Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_26 (score VARCHAR, player VARCHAR, country VARCHAR, place VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the score when Fred Couples played in the United States and placed t9?
### Answer:
SELECT score FROM table_name_26 WHERE country = "united states" AND place = "t9" AND player = "fred couples"