back nine

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However, two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut for a third successive major, while Jon Rahm shipped six shots in five holes on the back nine to play himself out of the weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

"When I entered the back nine all Jay and I were talking about was one shot at a time," the champion said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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