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

A forecaddie waits on the next group to come through.

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

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

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

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That typically includes: valet/bag drop, locker-room attendant, caddie, forecaddie, cart/club cleaner and beverage-cart driver.

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