back nine

Example Sentences

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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

Jack Nicklaus began working on his memoir in the early 1980s, as his playing career began to show signs of being on its back nine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

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

HP and Texas Instruments had their of fices on the back nine, along the tenth hole.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman