The second nine holes of an 18-hole round of golf are known as the "golf back nine". The term clearly comes from the English language and is freely translated into German by golfers as "back nine" or "second nine holes". A look back at the history of golf reveals that the golf back nine has always been the one planned by the architects from the direction back to the clubhouse. The front nine, i.e. the so-called first nine holes, were therefore always planned and built in the opposite direction. This is why, for example, you will often still find the terms "Out" for the first and "In" for the second nine holes of an 18-hole course on the scorecard. Nowadays, this is generally no longer the case. Modern golf course architects try to place tee 1, tee 10, green 9 and green 18 in the immediate vicinity of the clubhouse. This is not only intended to increase the vitality of the clubhouse, but also to simplify play by making it possible to play just one 9-hole round. On the golf back nine, the even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 are always used for the distribution of the handicap and the degree of difficulty. The hole with a handicap of 2 is the most difficult golf hole on the second nine holes and the golf hole with a handicap of 18 is the easiest. Not only on the back nine, but also on the entire 18-hole golf course.
Consider starting your next round of golf with your flight on the 9th tee and playing the back nine holes. However, find out about the playing conditions and the possibilities of playing a back nine beforehand. Always observe the rules and etiquette when entering the back nine and do not obstruct any flights.
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