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It is a widely accepted term used frequently in Golf, other golfers know that when they hear fore the should be wary that a ball may be coming their way, and they'll duck because getting hit with a golf ball will hurt.

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What is golfers warning cry?

FORE - Meaning lookout ahead


Why do golfers yell fore?

It's another way of saying "watch out" According to the site about.com: Fore" is another word for "ahead" (think of a ship's fore and aft). Yelling "fore" is simply a shorter way to yell "watch out ahead" (or "watch out before"). It allows golfers to be forewarned, in other words.


What is the word that is yelled out as a safety measure to warn golfers that a golf ball is coming towards them?

Fore.


Why do a golfer have to say fore and not five?

It is "Fore", not "four", hence not "five" either. The "Fore" comes from the old use of "Fore-caddies" who were down the fairway looking for the golfers ball coming down the fairway from the tee. The golfer would yell "Fore" telling the "Fore-caddie" that the ball was on the way. Now, of course, "Fore" means "Watch out! Ball is coming your way."


Why do they say four please after announcing golfers?

The phrase "fore please" is used by golfers to alert others on the course that a ball is headed their way and to warn them to take cover. The term "fore" is derived from the word "before," indicating that players should be aware of impending danger. It's a safety precaution to prevent injuries from stray golf balls. The addition of "please" adds a polite touch to the warning.


How do you put fore in a sentence?

The word "fore" can be a noun, adjective, or adverb. All have a common definition meaning front or beginning. It is a rarely used word. The word "for" is a very common word and is a preposition. It is generally used as a function to indicate purpose.


What do you call a caddy checking to see where the balls have landed and marking them?

a fore caddy


Where did the golf term 'fore' come from?

As today players many years ago had caddies, and each caddy had a "forecaddy", the forecaddy would assist the caddy. The forecaddy would stand out in the fairway and wait for the balls to be hit from the tee, so they could be found. As soon as the player hit the ball, the caddy would shout "fore", a shortening of the word forecaddy, to let him know the ball was coming.


What do you do if you hear a Danger call in Golf?

The danger call is "Fore" ... best thing is to duck or crouch down as far as possible.


What is primary sales?

stock which fore price company to distributor is call primary sales


What can you use a phone fore?

To call people incase of an inmergancy, or to use to communicate with your friends


What is the opposite of fore?

Regarding Boat and ships: Aft Regarding golf: Oops, call 911