front nine

noun

golf
: holes 1 through 9

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Scavo was 3 under after his front nine. Matt Wagner, Daily News, 29 May 2026 For much of the front nine Tuesday afternoon, Eastern Michigan held its own against the juggernaut Cardinal. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Ganne was 4 up over Shoemaker through five holes, and Ortengren was 5 up at the turn over Koo, who had four bogeys on the front nine and falling behind. ABC News, 27 May 2026 Zamora shot 7-over on Monday, mainly owing to a 6-over on the front nine. Dylan Heinrich, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for front nine

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“Front nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20nine. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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