2006-10-28 07:55:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
'fore' is Scottish in origin, and is a shortened version of the word 'before' or 'afore.' The old Scottish warning, essentially meaning "look out ahead," most probably originated in military circles, where it was used by artillery men as a warning to troops in foreword positions. Golfers as early as the 18th century simply adopted this military warning cry for use on the link
2006-10-28 07:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do golfers shout 'Fore!' when they hit an errant shot? The word 'fore' is Scottish in origin, and is a shortened version of the word 'before' or 'afore.' The old Scottish warning, essentially meaning "look out ahead," most probably originated in military circles, where it was used by artillery men as a warning to troops in foreword positions. Golfers as early as the 18th century simply adopted this military warning cry for use on the links.
2006-10-28 15:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by Rupert Picante 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fore!" is shouted as a warning when it appears possible a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. It means "ahead", and it's believed to come from the military "beware before", which was shouted when shooting battery behind the troops. This is the generally accepted etymology of the term.
Another explanation sometimes offered up is: Flying Object Returning to Earth, which would seem to be a backronym and is somewhat entertaining albeit erroneous.
2006-10-28 15:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a shortened version of either: 'Aye up you lot, duck beFORE the ball whacks you on the head', or : 'Get out the way, the balls coming FOR you.'
Sorry! But the other answers, though correct, were so boring!
2006-10-28 15:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Val G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fore is a prefix used to denote be"fore"
perhaps forewarn, foretell, fortune or a derivative of such a word. but i don't really know.
2006-10-28 15:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by Paul E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋