back nine

Example Sentences

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And that's what he did all day with his solid round, as he overcame a three-shot deficit on the back nine to beat Paul Azinger.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When Rory Darge gave new life to belief that a comeback might - might - happen with a wonderful team try, again Ireland hit back nine minutes later.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

"I think I just managed it really well today," said Penge, who birdied the first and sixth before five birdies on the back nine, starting with a 22-foot birdie putt at the 12th.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

He carded four birdies and two bogeys on the back nine early Friday morning to join McIlroy, Bridgeman and countryman Aaron Rai at five under par.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“At your peril you advertise! I wish I had only offered you a sovereign instead of ten pounds. Give me back nine pounds, Jane; I’ve a use for it.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë