back nine

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Open title, pulling ahead on the back nine at Riviera Country Club, which was playing host to the major championship for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At 9-under par, Rai won his first career major with a bogey-free back nine that placed him three shots ahead of Rahm and American Alex Smalley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Korda, 27, made a positive start to the day, with two birdies on the first three holes, but two bogeys on the back nine meant the record slipped away.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

"I definitely felt more comfortable in the battle this year on the back nine than last year," McIlroy said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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