back nine

noun

golf
: holes 10 through 18

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This was shaping up as another horror show for McIlroy, who in 2011 lost a four-shot lead on the final day with a 43 on the back nine, a highlight reel that now can start collecting dust. Time, 14 Apr. 2025 Patrick Reed, who won the Masters in 2018, birdied two of the last three holes for a 69 and was at 6-under 210 along with Ludvig Aberg, the runner-up a year ago who finally got in gear with three straight birdies on the back nine for a 69. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 But Ryder saved his best for last, birdieing six more holes on the back nine, including the par-3, 249-yard 13th, considered the toughest hole at TPC San Antonio. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 The par 4 at No. 14 is the most difficult hole at 529 yards, and the closing hole at No. 18 is another tough 500 yard par 4 with the tougher long par 3 at No. 11 making the back nine more challenging. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for back nine

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