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Trailing by three strokes to start the third round, Thitikul was helped by Lee's three bogeys in four holes on the front nine.
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Fleetwood had two bogeys and a birdie on the front nine but settled down from there.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Hisatsune was at 5 under after two birdies on the front nine, then electrified the rowdy crowds by going 6 under in a five-hole stretch — highlighted by his chip-in at 17 — to reach 11-under 131.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
His front nine included three birdies and an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Fleetwood had two bogeys and a birdie on the front nine but settled down from there.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Hisatsune was at 5 under after two birdies on the front nine, then electrified the rowdy crowds by going 6 under in a five-hole stretch — highlighted by his chip-in at 17 — to reach 11-under 131.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
His front nine included three birdies and an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Front nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20nine. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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