How to Use front nine in a Sentence

front nine

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Definition of front ninenext
  • Clark and McIlroy both played the front nine to 34, one under.
    — Alan Blinder, New York Times, 19 June 2023
  • Cantlay shot five under on the front nine and two under on the back.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Now, this is all to be forgotten like a bogey on the front nine.
    — The Editors, National Review, 9 June 2023
  • Billy Bell front nine, the senior led the Dons to a 25-stroke win over La Jolla.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Matthew bogeyed two holes on the front nine, but then picked up four birdies and just one bogey on the back nine.
    — Jodom, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Morgan roared through the front nine with a 38 while Molly lagged behind with a 43.
    — Emma Healy, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The Bruins made 16 bogeys and four double bogeys on the front nine, as the lead shrunk to a single stroke.
    — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 12 May 2023
  • The Englishman had three birdies on the front nine and another on the second, along with a bogey on each side of the turn.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 July 2023
  • Stoll posted her final round score after getting off to a hot start with five birdies on the front nine.
    — oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • McIlroy, by contrast, made five birdies on the front nine and added another before the shocker at 18.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 16 June 2023
  • Her impressive third round included six birdies — four on the front nine — and one bogey.
    — Jodom, oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Sutherland shot a 28 on the front nine and 31 on the back – which incredibly included a bogey on his final hole.
    — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2023
  • Stricker made the turn with an impressive 3-under performance on the front nine, while Kelly was even par with two birdies and two bogeys.
    — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2023
  • Tijeras Creek Golf Club is known for its water obstacles on its front nine and elevation changes on its back nine.
    — Paul O'Donnell, Dallas News, 13 June 2023
  • After ending round one five-over par on Monday, Ly started Tuesday by ending the front nine at 5-under par en route to jumping four places on the leaderboard.
    — Nick Celario, oregonlive, 17 May 2023
  • Jordan Spieth Spieth is looking to regain composure after a shakey showing on the front nine.
    — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 23 July 2023
  • Scheffler makes first birdie in frustrating second round Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler made a birdie on the par-5 eighth hole after showing visible signs of frustration throughout the front nine.
    — Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2023

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