Mike,
Other than Laurel Creek, I've played all of the courses on the list and every one of the top 20 except one in the last two years.
I've played Bayonne and Trump (old & new) numerous times in the last two years, so I feel very familiar with them.
As to Matt playing Mountain Ridge since the recent changes..... That's impossible as the changed holes remain closed and are scheduled to open this coming Tuesday.
Ron Prichard did a terrific job on #'s 12, 13 and 15
In addition many, many more trees are gone and every bunker has been redone, with some new bunkers added on # 12 and 15.
Matt has always favored Bayonne and Galloway, but neither is in MRCC's league.
Ditto both Trump courses.
As to walking Hamilton Farms, it's very difficult, far more difficult than Montclair and I've been walking Montclair for 55 years, so I feel qualified to assess Montclair. I happen to like # 2 & 4 nines. # 1 got ruined when they put in the tennis courts in the 70's
My nephew is the club champ there