Does saying for in golf mean anything

Question

like in a different language does it mean anything?

Answer 1

"Fore!" is shouted as a warning during a golf game when it appears possible that a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. The mention of the term in an 1881 British Golf Museum indicates that the term was in use at least as early as that period.  The term means "look ahead", and it is believed to come from the military "beware before", which was shouted when a battery fired behind friendly troops.

Other possible origins include the term being derived from the term "fore-caddy", a caddy waiting down range from the golfer to find where the ball lands. These caddies were often warned about oncoming golf balls by a shout "fore!".  The Colonel Bogey March is based on the descending minor third which the original Colonel Bogey whistled instead of yelling Fore around 1914.

It may have also may have a contraction of the Gaelic cry Faugh a Ballach! (i.e. Clear the way!) which is still associated with the sport of road bowling which has features reminiscent of golf.

Answer 2

It's FORE, which was shortened from the original BE FOREWARNED.

Answer 3

I am not certain of the derivation of the term " Fore "but it is a warning to players up ahead to be on the alert . It usually accompanies a poorly struck ball or one not within the intended area.

Answer 4

who cares just say when some ones about to get hit so u dont get sued

Answer 5

Not that I know of but it would be interesting to find out.

Have a good one...

Answer 6

Hahah one of my college professors told me that it stood for. Gentelman only ladies forbidden, but i think that that is just a myth.

Answer 7

in golf the word "fore" means heads up, or look out. trust me. at my dads house all we do is sports or hunt.