Shady Rest Golf and Country Club
Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Historic golf course in Scotch Plains, United States.
The nine-hole regulation golf course extends across 2,247 yards of terrain with a par of 33 and includes both a clubhouse and pavilion.
Established in 1921, Shady Rest Golf and Country Club made history as the first African American owned and operated golf club in the United States.
The venue welcomed notable musicians like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, combining golf traditions with musical performances during its early years.
The facility maintains a pro shop, offers golf cart rentals, and requires players to wear non-metal spikes while utilizing the course.
John Matthew Shippen Jr, the first American-born African American golf professional, established his career at this groundbreaking institution.
Location: Scotch Plains
Inception: 1921
GPS coordinates: 40.65611,-74.37250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:05
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