This is a shame. I hope Montclair members keep it in some form.
I played it a couple years ago. A buddy of mine is a Yale grad who could get access through Yale Club membership. I thought it was a really cool, close to Manhattan (where we live) option, that had potential to do some innovative business model thing. Limited membership? Maybe if you were a member of a social, or higher end fitness club in NYC, you could get some twilight/weekday access?
I've played Westhampton, Southampton, Essex County CC, Northshore, and Knoll West (Banks), and they all honor the Raynor/Banks pedigrees. It would be a shame to lose one, especially since Montclair has such a unique architect roster!
Lots of movement in the first 2 holes, and the 3rd was no joke about losing it left! Not sure what hole, maybe 16 with a false front wrecked my score, and I didn't even mind playing through the range on 18. I liked that old school land use!
I have not played the other Montclair 9's, but I was so excited to hear they were taking over....and hope not just to downsize. I guess it's idealistic to think Rock Spring would remain, improve, and be there for a long time!