I just want a flow through 18. Some holes to catch a breath, make a birdie, some stretches of difficulty, probably in the middle. Riverton is a nice old course in South Jersey, and, imho, the back nine is better than the front, but 17 and 18 are not really good holes. 17 is probably the easiest hole on the course and 18 is just okay. So having the back nine better can be undone by a mediocre finish. Riverton was redone years ago and the original first hole is now 13, but there was a desire to get the clubhouse in a town with a liquor license. If it still ended with 10, 11, 12, it would be even better. It also creates a 37-34 = 71 layout which was okay to me. I am not sure everyone playing just nine holes liked playing a par 37. A bad 18th, either too dull, too difficult, or just a bad hole, can kill a nine. Start with some good holes, end strong, mix up the middle. Sounds like Merion, Kiawah, PB, PV. If I had to choose I would go with a better back as you can build up the round, but defining a course by nines never caught my fancy.