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What should you shout when your ball may hit someone?
Shout Fore loudly as soon as you see possible danger.
- Quietly say watch it
- Wave your arms without speaking
- Yell Fore loudly ✔
Why: Rule 1.2a says if your ball might hit someone, shout a warning right away, such as the traditional fore.
Huh, didn't know that: Rule 1.2a also asks every player to look out for the safety of others.
I yell fore so often that my neighbors think I am counting my strokes.
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Answer: Yell Fore loudly. Rule 1.2a says if your ball might hit someone, shout a warning right away, such as the traditional fore.
- The R&A, Rules of Golf, Rule 1 The Game, Player Conduct and the Rules www.randa.org/en/rog/the-rules-of-golf/rule-1
they should immediately shout a warning, such as the traditional warning of “fore”
Checked 2026-10-12.
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