Scotch Hills Country Club
Scotch Plains, NJ (1920)
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Claim this courseA municipal course in Scotch Plains, New Jersey (1920). 33 par stretching 2,247 yards.
Location & Nearby
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 33 |
| Yards | 290 | 297 | 165 | 305 | 235 | 195 | 170 | 360 | 173 | 2,190 | 2,190 |
| HCP | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 |
Course Insights
Season & Weather
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Restaurants
- fresh&co1.2 mi
- Fanwood Bagel1.2 mi
- Dim Sum II1.2 mi
- Famous Dave's1.2 mi
- Cosimo's1.3 mi
Hotels
- Embassy Suites2.4 mi
- The Lounge at Watt Hotel6.1 mi
- Linden Motor Inn7.8 mi
- aven home8.2 mi
- Archer Hotel9.0 mi
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About Scotch Hills Country Club
The Shady Rest Country Club is located at 820 Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains in Union County, New Jersey. Established in 1921, Shady Rest was the first African-American country club in the United States. From 1931 to 1964, it was the home of John Shippen (1879–1968), the first American professional golfer and the first African American to compete in the U.S. Open. His presence marked a golden era for the club, which became a vibrant social and cultural hub for Black intellectuals, artists, and athletes.
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- 11 hazards