| Golf Course | Golf Course History and Information |
|---|---|
| Echo Lake Country ClubEcho Lake Country Club Westfield (908) 232-4288 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 2.3 miles | Since 1899 Echo Lake Country Club has offered members and guests a wonderful setting in which to tee off. Echo Lake Country Club has a long and proud dedication to the game of golf and a rich history of hosting both local and national championships, most recently the USGA "Junior Girls Championship" in 2002. The golf course, designed by Donald Ross was opened in 1913 and was the site of the Metropolitan Open in 1934 in which Paul Runyon defeated Walter Hagen with a score of 287. Since then the club has hosted two New Jersey Amateurs and Three New Jersey State Opens. Echo Lake Country Club has come to be known as the "Hidden Gem" of New Jersey Golf. The private course is a 6,709-yard par 72. The club also offers extensive dining and entertaining facilities, swimming, tennis and a day camp. |
| Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club Scotch Plains (908) 233-3989 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 1.7 miles | Founded in 1916, this Private Club was once host to the Cavalcade of Golf. Due to its close proximity to Westfield, it is home course to many residents. The 18 holes of the "Shack" wrap around the Shackamaxon Lake, which dutifully enhances both the scenic and challenging elements of the course. The clubhouse, which boasts a ballroom, has undergone a recent $6 million dollar renovation and sits overlooking the lake and the beautiful Watchung Mountains. The course measures an impressive 6,615 yards, so make sure you hire one of the available caddies if you plan on walking. The Shackamaxon hosts numerous outings throughout the year, and they encourage you to hold your next corporate or social event with them. For the kids, Camp Shackamaxon sits on the property, and with teacher certified counselors you can rest assured that your children will not only be kept safe, but will have a great time, too. |
| Hyatt Hills Golf Complex Clark (732) 669-9100 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 2.8 miles | Given the recent surge in the importance of environmental conservatorship, it has become increasingly important to support those that have taken the green mentality to heart. The Hyatt Hills Golf Complex has been recognized for its extended measures towards environmental excellence by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS). It has been deemed a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" thanks in part to the efforts made by those in charge to maintain and preserve the area for the diverse wildlife, which share their home with visiting golfers. Recognized by the Newark Star Ledger as the, "Best conditioned 9-hole course in New Jersey", this public facility has a full-service clubhouse where you can relax with friends and family over a meal after a short round of golf. If you want to get an edge over your golf buddies, head over to the driving range or putting green to work out any kinks you may have with your driver or putter, respectively before you set out to play. Keep the kids busy with the eighteen-hole miniature golf course. Don't forget to put your name in the drawing to win a free round of golf before you leave. |
| Baltusrol Golf Club Upper/Lower Springfield (973) 376-5160 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 2.8 miles | When a course has housed fifteen USGA championships and a PGA championship, you can be sure that such a course will offer everything you ever wanted by way of golfing and more. A private club with two 72 par courses, Baltusrol has seen the likes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer walk its grounds, to name just a few. Baltusrol has been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of "The First 100 Clubs in America" and appropriately, some great moments in golf history have taken place here, including Nicklaus's record-setting victory over Isao Aoki in the 1980 U.S. Open. The 18-hole lower course is both challenging and beautiful, with sand traps at every turn and a perfectly manicured green. The upper course is currently under renovation but will most likely exceed all expectations upon its completion. In 2016, the PGA Championship will return to Baltusrol for the second time in history. |
| Suburban Golf Club Union (908) 686-0444 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 6.6 miles | Perched 80 feet above sea level, the Suburban Golf Club is a non-profit, 18-hole club, in close proximity to many of the major New Jersey state highways. Founded in 1896, its course was designed in 1922 making it one of the oldest courses in New Jersey, and it hasn't lost an ounce of its charm since. Suburban has one of the richest recorded histories of any golf course and stories are told of golfers being struck by lightning, chickens running amuck across the course, and even a rumored Native American burial site behind the sixth green. Many great golfing memories have been made at this club, and Suburban still proves that its tree-lined green is still as relevant as it once was. With a PGA professional in charge of the pro shop, you can be sure to receive expert advice on anything from your swing to your newest set of clubs. The official course record score stands at 64, proving that Suburban will offer a hefty challenge for those looking to get their name in the books. |
| Plainfield Country Club/West Nine Edison (908) 757-1800 Distance from Downtown Westfield: 5.7 miles | Future home of the Barclays in 2011, the Plainfield Country Club is a private, eighteen-hole country club which boasts an additional semi-private 9 hole "west nine". Originally founded in 1890 as a tennis club, this course is consistently ranked amongst the top fifty golf courses in the United States and is currently 28th on Golfweek's "America's Greatest Classic" courses. This can most likely be attributed to the fact that Donald Ross himself (famed founder and first president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects) designed the course's layout. The "Green Monster" as it has come to be known, has served as host to the 1978 U.S. Amateur as well as the 1987 U.S. Women's Open, and has truly stood the test of time. The club hosts numerous tournaments for men and women of all ages. True to its roots, golfing isn't the only thing the Plainfield Country Club has to offer. There is a pool for those hot summer days, and courts for racquet sports. Swim laps, soak up the sun, or enjoy a tennis match with friends. Afterwards, don't hesitate to grab a meal in the dining hall and be sure to check out the banquet hall for your next special occasion. |
| Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club 1607 Shackamaxon Dr Scotch Plains NJ (908) 233-3989 Holes: 18 Membership: Private Par: 72 Yards: 6603 Other Sports: Pool, Tennis, Camp Miles from Westfield: 1.7 | Ash Brook Golf Course 1210 Raritan Rd Scotch Plains NJ (908) 756-0414 Holes: 18 Membership: Public Par: 72 Yards: 6916 Miles from Westfield: 3.8 | Suburban Golf Club 1730 Morris Ave Union NJ (908) 686-0444 Holes: 18 Membership: Private Par: 71 Yards: 6423 Miles from Westfield: 6.6 |
| Scotch Hills Country Club Jerusalem Rd Scotch Plains NJ (908) 233-2220 Holes: 18/9 Membership: Public Par: 33 Yards: 2247 Miles from Westfield: 1.8 | Galloping Hill Golf Course Galloping Hill Rd Union NJ (908) 686-1556 Holes: 18/9 Membership: Public Par: 71 Yards: 6160 Miles from Westfield: 4.9 | East Orange Golf Course 440 Parsonage Hill Rd Short Hills NJ (973) 379-7190 Holes: 18 Membership: Semi-Private Par: 72 Yards: 6120 Miles from Westfield: 7.8 |
| Echo Lake Country Club 515 Springfield Ave Westfield NJ (908) 232-4288 Holes: 18 Membership: Private Par: 72 Yards: 6709 Other Sports: Pool, Swim Team, Platform Tennis Miles from Westfield: 2.3 | Metuchen Golf & Country Club 244 Plainfield Rd Edison NJ (732) 548-3003 Holes: 18 Membership: Private Par: 72 Yards: 6614 Other Sports: Pool, Swim Team Miles from Westfield: 4.9 | Fairmount Country Club 400 Southern Blvd Chatham NJ (973) 377-8900 Holes: 18 Membership: Private Par: 72 Yards: 6757 Other Sports: Tennis, Pool, Swim Team Miles from Westfield: 10.4 |
| Hyatt Hills Golf Complex 1300 Raritan Road Clark NJ (732) 669-9100 Holes: 9 Membership: Public Par: 36 Yards: 3350 Other Sports: Driving Range, Miniature Golf Miles from Westfield: 2.8 | Roselle Golf Club 417 Raritan Rd Roselle NJ (908) 245-9671 Holes: 9 Membership: Private Par: 36 Yards: 3104 Other Sports: Pool Miles from Westfield: 5.2 | Millburn Municipal Golf Course White Oak Ridge Rd Short Hills NJ (973) 379-4156 Holes: 9 Membership: Private Par: 27 Yards: 1185 Miles from Westfield: 10.7 |
| Baltusrol Golf Club Upper/Lower 201 Shunpike Road Springfield NJ (973) 376-5160 Holes: 18/18 Membership: Private Par: 72/72 Yards: 7221/6975 Miles from Westfield: 2.8 | Plainfield Country Club/West Nine 1591 Woodland Ave Edison NJ (908) 757-1800 Holes: 18/9 Membership: Private/Semi Par: 72/35 Yards: 6865/2503 Other Sports: Pool, Swim Team Miles from Westfield: 5.7 | Canoe Brook Country Club North/South 1108 Morris Turnpike Summit, NJ (908) 277-2683 Holes: 18/18 Membership: Private Par: 72/72 Yards: 7066/6691 Other Sports: Tennis, Paddle Tennis, Pool Miles from Westfield: 11.9 |