Shady Rest Country Club
Plan your round at Shady Rest Country Club
Shady Rest Golf and Country Club is a public nine-hole course at 820 Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with an 18-hole mini golf course and a historic clubhouse. A group of Black investors bought the property in 1921 and ran it as the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club until the township took it over and opened it to the public in 1964. The course plays to par 33.
- Public
- 9 holes
- Par 33
Course strategy
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Shady Rest Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
285
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
305
yds ·White
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Hole 3
164
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
295
yds ·White
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Hole 5
230
yds ·White
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Hole 6
190
yds ·White
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Hole 7
166
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
358
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
180
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | White |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 285 |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 305 |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 164 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 295 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 230 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 190 |
| 7 | 3 | 8 | 166 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 358 |
| 9 | 3 | 6 | 180 |
| Total | 33 | 2,173 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear proper golf attire (no jeans, tank tops or cut-offs)
- Call the pro shop for daily hours and course conditions
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid possible fees
- Pack water and food: there is no restaurant or alcohol on site
Dress code
Proper golf attire is required; jeans, tank tops and cut-offs are not allowed on the course.
Carts & walking
Golf carts can be rented, subject to weather and course conditions. Walking is encouraged.
Practice facilities
There is no full driving range, but the course has putting and chipping areas.
Food & drink
There is no restaurant and no alcohol is served; the pro shop sells snacks such as chips and granola bars.
Policies
Hours change with the season; the course generally opens at sunrise and closes at dusk, and the pro shop can give daily updates. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid possible fees. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Quick answers
Shady Rest Country Club at a glance
Is Shady Rest Country Club open to the public?
Yes. Shady Rest Country Club is a public course.
How many holes does Shady Rest Country Club have, and what's the par?
Shady Rest Country Club has 9 holes and plays to a par of 33, at 2,173 yards.
What's the dress code at Shady Rest Country Club?
Proper golf attire is required; jeans, tank tops and cut-offs are not allowed on the course.
What are the cart and walking rules at Shady Rest Country Club?
Golf carts can be rented, subject to weather and course conditions. Walking is encouraged.
What practice facilities does Shady Rest Country Club have?
There is no full driving range, but the course has putting and chipping areas.
What food and drink does Shady Rest Country Club have?
There is no restaurant and no alcohol is served; the pro shop sells snacks such as chips and granola bars.
How do you book a tee time at Shady Rest Country Club?
Call the course at (908) 232-9748.
Where is Shady Rest Country Club?
Shady Rest Country Club is at 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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