back nine

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On the back nine, five players were within one stroke of the lead at the same time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

England's Tommy Fleetwood, who was four over after the first round, shot three birdies on the back nine in a second-round 69 to make the cut on one over.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"Once I started to trust my reads a bit on the back nine and I went more with my first instinct, I putted a little bit better," McIlroy said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 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