nine holes

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She was four under through her first nine holes in 2017 before going two over in her second nine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Rory McIlroy says he was "pleasantly surprised" at how good his troublesome right foot felt as he completed nine holes of practice on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink near Philadelphia.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I play nine holes with a ladies’ recreational group on Wednesday evenings from April through October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

He shot eight birdies in his final round including five in his last nine holes.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

I was hired by a florid-faced white man at the rate of fifty cents for nine holes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright