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forecaddie

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fore·​cad·​die | \ ˈfȯr-ˌka-dē How to pronounce forecaddie (audio) \

Definition of forecaddie

: a golf caddie who is stationed in the fairway and who indicates the position of balls on the course

Examples of forecaddie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All of the courses will be walking only, and only forecaddies will be available. — Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Eight Milwaukee County golf courses will open for play starting Friday," 22 Apr. 2020 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019 Info: Green fee costs $550, including forecaddies and cart. — Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, "$550 to play a round of golf at Wynn Las Vegas’ re-imagined course," 3 Oct. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019 The event starts at noon and includes a barbeque lunch & refreshments, cart and forecaddie. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "What’s Happening sports briefs for Aug. 30," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of forecaddie

1792, in the meaning defined above

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“Forecaddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forecaddie. Accessed 19 Apr. 2021.

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