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"Best Nines"

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Definition: Best Nines is a betting game that is more commonly called Nassau. It's essentially three tournaments (or bets) in one: the front nine, back nine and 18-hole scores all count as separate tournaments or bets. See Nassau for explanation and examples.

Also Known As: Nassau, or 2-2-2 when referring to a $2 Nassau

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