markmassey

I hit the sweetspot, ahead of a tournament, playing solo in Summer on a gorgeous morning. Greens in great condition, not super fast but consistent. Shape of the layout on the Woodland side very appealing; early morning sun through fir trees is my favorite. Parred all but one hole on the back 9, so a good memory for a long time to come.

McCormick was my fave course for over a decade ... Until they cut down all the fir trees last year. It completely changed the woodsy character of the course. Now houses are more visible, more sound, etc. It is still an excellent challenge .... Just no longer visually appealing, nor particularly "Northwest" any longer ... Just like one of dozens of other nice courses that all look vaguely the same. Nothing wrong with the golf experience, though -- just no longer "special" to me ....

I come to Eagle Valley every time I visit Reno. I plAy in the afternoon ... not ideal for some, but fits my schedule. It is a solid but not scary golf test, and the rate with a cart is a bargain. They've always been friendly, and indulged my desire to play alone when possible.