forecaddie

[ fawr-kad-ee, fohr- ]

noun

, Golf.

1. a caddie positioned on the course at a distance from the tee or a given lie, to locate balls after they are hit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of forecaddie¹

First recorded in 1785–95; fore- + caddie

Example Sentences

Luckily, his forecaddie dived in and pulled the golfer out.

From Golf Digest

A forecaddie waits on the next group to come through.

From Golf Digest

Luckily, his forecaddie dived in and pulled the golfer out.

From Golf Digest

And if your foursome would rather request just one forecaddie, that'll cost $110, plus a suggested tip of $100.

From Golf Digest

The fee is $2,000-$2,500 for a foursome, and don’t forget to tip your forecaddie.

From Golf Digest