back nine

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Rose had played some of the best final day golf ever seen at Augusta National; 10 birdies, six of them on an inspired back nine.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"The risk and reward of the back nine asks relentless questions and he failed pretty much immediately," said Wilson who was part of the 5 Live commentary team in Florida.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Undeterred by his misfortune two holes earlier, Bridgeman began the back nine with a birdie at No. 10 and an eagle at No. 11 to give himself a four-shot cushion.

From Los Angeles Times • 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