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Thompson flirted with the lead with three birdies on the front nine before Scheffler (who started on the back nine) got into the mix.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The Japanese pro virtually won the tournament on the back nine, with six of his birdies coming down the stretch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Six holes hug the ocean at different points on the front and back nine.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Novak couldn’t apply his own pressure to English, making no birdies on the back nine.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The Japanese pro virtually won the tournament on the back nine, with six of his birdies coming down the stretch.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Six holes hug the ocean at different points on the front and back nine.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Novak couldn’t apply his own pressure to English, making no birdies on the back nine.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Back nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20nine. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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