Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-nine
noun
/ˈbak naɪn/
Definition
The last nine holes of an 18-hole golf course.
Examples
- After a strong start on the front nine, he struggled on the back-nine to maintain his score.
- Many golfers say the back-nine is where the game really gets interesting.
- She birdied three holes on the back-nine to win the tournament.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the second half of a golf course’s total layout, where players complete the remaining holes after the first nine.
Synonyms
- second nine
- final nine
- closing holes
