Why do they use the word FOUR in golf

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  1. Dixon

    Dixon New Member

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    When its abart to hit somebody... why not five or six...etc... </p>

    NINE!!!! 12 RIGHT!!!</p>
     
    Dixon, Aug 21, 2007
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    RichK Well-Known Member

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    Its actually Fore

    and it refers to the people 'afore' you (ahead of you) on the course.
     
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    Another Bubble New Member

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    Because

    It's actually FORE, to warn those in front of the ball to watch out.
     
    Another Bubble, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. Dixon

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    Tha learns summat new everyday...

    :) cheers
     
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    Because it's FORE

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fore_(golf)
     
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    *Windy Banned Idiot

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    Yeah.

    Or Too or ATE or something.
     
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