back nine

noun

golf
: holes 10 through 18

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O'Keefe, the low amateur at The Chevron Championship last month in the first LPGA major of the year, made only two pars along the back nine at La Costa Resort. ABC News, 25 May 2026 And came really close to shooting 29 for the back nine. Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026 Facing a 40-foot eagle putt, Rai delivered the shot that changed the complexion of the championship, pouring it in to move within one stroke of the lead and seize momentum heading to the back nine. Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Alex Smalley at least gets a head start thanks to his sublime play on the back nine at Aronimink Golf Club, with six birdies over his last 10 holes for a 2-under 68 and a two-shot lead. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for back nine

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“Back nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20nine. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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