why call 4
2006-09-20 01:18:43 · 11 answers · asked by Patrick B 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
It's actually "fore!" and not "four"....it's a warning to people in front to watch out because the ball is heading their way....it's old school for "incoming!" or "duck!"
2006-09-20 01:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only say this if the ball is coming very close to a person. That way they have a warning that a ball might hit them
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2006-09-20 12:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sophie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They call "four" because they want to make sure everyone is paying attention and won't get hit with the ball.
2006-09-20 02:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by lisamariewilliams25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from Scotland. Forewarned. Just like many words in the English language. Shortened for expediancy sake.
2006-09-21 05:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by bigman42718 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get people's attention so they don't get hit in teh head with the ball.
2006-09-20 01:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're not saying "four", they're saying "fore", which means "forward of" or "in front", as in, I guess, "my ball is in front of me (but not where I intended it to go)", so if you hear someone behind you yell "fore", heads up for an incoming ball.
2006-09-20 01:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by bearhill13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fore is short for forewarned, it gives the gallery advance warning that a errant golfball is coming their way.
2006-09-20 17:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by tesorotx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never hit a bad shot off the tee so i couldnt tell you
2006-09-20 02:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are calling fore, to forewarn someone of an errant shot that might hit them
2006-09-20 01:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the answers are right, comes from old sailing days, fore ahead.
2006-09-20 07:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by Bruce K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋