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Back Nine

Final nine holes

Pronunciation

/bæk naɪn/

Definition

The second nine holes of an 18-hole golf course, typically holes 10-18. The back nine leads back to the clubhouse and often features the most memorable holes, including challenging finishing holes on many championship courses.

Example

"His back nine 33 won the tournament."

Related Terms

Front Nine

More Course Terms

Tee

Starting point of a hole

Tee Box

Area where the first shot is hit

Fairway

Short grass between tee and green

Green

Putting area near the hole

Rough

Long grass bordering fairway

Fringe

Edge of the green

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