This long, straightaway par 4 is often considered the most difficult hole on the Eagle Nine. A big tee shot is needed to carry the ball over the crest of a hill. Large speed bumps cause trouble if coursing the right side of the fairway, so players will find significantly fewer obstacles if they are able to hug the fairway on the left. The challenging second shot is complicated by the sloping fairway, and learning how to navigate uneven lies takes lots of practice. The green itself is somewhat benign, but heavily protected. Its front right bunker probably sees more action than all others on the course. A par on the 9th is an extremely satisfying end to the first half of play. Head to Jack’s Shack for a celebratory drink before advancing to the 10th.