Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, USA

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4.3

246 Reviews (246)

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

4.6

Layout

4.0

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.3

Amenities

3.5

92.9%

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195 out of 246 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.4

28 Reviews (28)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.8

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.5

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.9

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28 out of 28 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.4

32 Reviews (32)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.7

Layout

4.2

Pace

4.5

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.9

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About

Holes 9

Type Municipal

Par 33

Length 2247 yards

Slope 106

Rating 33.3

Formerly known as Shady Rest Golf Club

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
White	33	2247 yards	33.3	106
Red (W)	35	2002 yards	32.7	105

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Shady Rest Golf & Country Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
Bue M: 63.4/114 W: 68.8/116	310	325	180	335	242	220	186	380	190	2368	4736
White M: 63.0/112 W: 67.2/107	290	297	165	305	235	195	170	360	173	2190	4380
Red M: 61.0/111 W: 64.2/111	260	255	150	285	215	177	155	350	158	2005	4010
Handicap	7	3	13	5	9	17	15	1	11
Par	4	4	3	4	4	4	3	4	3	33	66
Handicap (W)	5	3	13	1	9	17	15	7	11

Course Details

Year Built 1920

Greens Blue Grass

Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Golf School/Academy Yes

Teaching Pro No

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.3

246 Reviews (246)

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Southpaw62

Played On 06/15/2025

Reviews 3

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

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First Time Playing

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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ravip90

Played On 06/08/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

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First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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gdavis908

Played On 05/25/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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u000006208193

Played On 05/26/2025

Reviews 2

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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D4ZkBKLelMPh7fQWgH1t

Played On 05/18/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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Rgarofalo

Played On 05/12/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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lizpiech

Played On 05/03/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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S5VRDPTO9LReEGuw1neR

Played On 04/28/2025

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

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First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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JeremyFJimenez

Played On 03/25/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hilly is an understatement

1st time there. Planned on walking but was told carts weren't allowed due to very wet conditions from rain yesterday. 1st hole was slightly uphill which was fine. The rest of the 9-hole course was pretty hilly. Trudged my fat @$$ behind my push cart as best I could. Had to catch my breath on a few tee boxes, lol. Great gem in the middle of town

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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qiuyunchang

Played On 11/10/2024

Reviews 2

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u314163369913

Played On 10/10/2024

Reviews 34

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

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Previously Played

Used cart

Nice course. course in very good shape , greens beyond fast.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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ngmharris

Played On 10/03/2024

Reviews 15

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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mcooper0608

Played On 10/04/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great practice course

I love this course good way to practice for the 18. Staff is amazing and helpful. I was late due to having to go back to grab my putter, they said no worries and just put me with the next group. I feel like I see more of me there diversity in color which is important for Atleast me. Overall the players are kind and respectful.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

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u314160689059

Played On 09/23/2024

Reviews 18

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Shady Rest

Keep your head up out there tight course with beginners hitting balls all over the place. High school kids hit to a par 3 I was putting on and I had to teach em a lesson

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Fair

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rdchudzik

Played On 09/14/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314161123478

Played On 09/09/2024

Reviews 5

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Walked

Nice

A few of the holes had very challenging inclinations. Some real slopes! Nice peaceful area. Course was well maintained. People very friendly. Fairway and greens well cared for.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

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DerekFrancisco

Played On 09/02/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

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michaelriccardi

Played On 09/02/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great hidden Gem

A shorter course, with thin fairways. The greens are really fast and well kept! My one complaint would be how tight everything is. The holes can be too close (I played with someone who got hit by a non-fore calling player).

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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VickerK

Played On 08/27/2024

Reviews 33

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

New to me, enjoyable

Great layout, challenging...

Pristine conditions , showed wear in the tee box but that's expected

Will return next year

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Brianeduardo97

Played On 08/24/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Slim Shady

Nice course - Slim / narrow fairways. Keep it straight and have fun.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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FAQ

What is the address of Scotch Hills Country Club?

Scotch Hills Country Club is located at 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, Union County.

Is Scotch Hills Country Club open to the public?

Yes, Scotch Hills Country Club is open to the public.

What year did Scotch Hills Country Club open?

Scotch Hills Country Club was built in 1920.

What type of grass does Scotch Hills Country Club have?

Scotch Hills Country Club has Blue Grass greens.

What is the par of Scotch Hills Country Club

The par of Scotch Hills Country Club is 33.

What is the length of Scotch Hills Country Club

The length of Scotch Hills Country Club is 2247 yards.

What is the rating of Scotch Hills Country Club

The rating of Scotch Hills Country Club is 33.3.

What is the slope of Scotch Hills Country Club

The slope of Scotch Hills Country Club is 106.

What are the course conditions at Scotch Hills Country Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Scotch Hills Country Club are great.

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