9-HOLE COURSE

(photo courtesy of scotchplainsnj.com)

Manager: Chris Monahan

General Info & Pro Shop: 908-232-9748
Reservations: not available
Run by:  Township of Scotch Plains
Open:  mid-March thru mid-December
Restrictions: min. age 10, soft-spikes only
Available for Outings: yes
USGA Computer ‘handicap’ system
available: yes.  Cost:  $12/yr.
Credit Cards accepted: no
Memberships: available, call for details
Carts: Pull - $4    Power - $14 for 9 holes       
Discounts: for seniors, juniors & twilight play
Club Rentals: yes, $10 for 9 holes

Amenities: 
Pro Shop: yes, full service
Lessons: yes     Clinics: yes    
Driving Range:  none
Practice Putting Greens: yes          
Practice Chipping Area: yes
Clubhouse: yes     
Lockers / Showers: none    
Restaurant: none  
Bar / Lounge: none
Snack Bar: yes

Website: www.scotchplainsnj.com

9-HOLE COURSE

Built: 1920

Description: Built on hilly terrain featuring narrow fairways & small, slick greens.  Prior to the ownership by the Town of Scotch Plains, Scotch Hills was known as the Shady Rest Country Club.  This historic club was the birthplace of African-American golf, having hosted the 1st National Competition for African-Americans in 1925.  The course was also the home course of John Shippen, the first American born golf professional, having competed in the 2nd U.S. Open in 1896.

Directions: Distance from Manhattan approximately 28 miles.
Holland Tunnel to Rte. 78 West to Exit 41 (Scotch Plains).  Go right off the exit ramp & proceed to end then go right onto Bonnie Burn Rd.  Go to 2nd light and make right.  Take ramp up and over Rte. 22...stay in right lane to end and make right onto Park Ave.  Proceed to first light & go left onto Mountain Ave.  Follow to Jerusalem Rd. & go right, course is at the top of hill on right.

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