Shackamaxon Country Club Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Shackamaxon Country Club is a par-70 private course in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, playing 6,605 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,605 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Scotch Plains, New Jersey, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.6276, -74.3517 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,605 | 70 | 72 | 132 |
| Silver | 6,259 | 70 | 70.3 | 129 |
| Silver/White | 5,952 | 70 | 68.8 | 127 |
| White | 5,536 | 71 | 72.6 | 130 |
| Bronze | 6,006 | 71 | 74.6 | 132 |
| Green | 5,183 | 71 | 70.1 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72/132 | 544 | 166 | 449 | 530 | 215 | 362 | 451 | 221 | 370 | 3308 | 484 | 368 | 476 | 180 | 398 | 378 | 417 | 209 | 387 | 3297 | 6605 |
| Silver 70.3/129 | 520 | 151 | 404 | 521 | 204 | 347 | 413 | 200 | 349 | 3109 | 439 | 356 | 471 | 159 | 386 | 367 | 395 | 199 | 378 | 3150 | 6259 |
| Silver/White 68.8/127 | 520 | 134 | 404 | 521 | 167 | 322 | 413 | 161 | 314 | 2956 | 439 | 350 | 471 | 139 | 336 | 338 | 368 | 177 | 378 | 2996 | 5952 |
| White 72.6/130 | 436 | 134 | 353 | 450 | 167 | 322 | 328 | 161 | 314 | 2665 | 404 | 350 | 400 | 139 | 336 | 338 | 368 | 177 | 359 | 2871 | 5536 |
| Bronze 74.6/132 | 507 | 142 | 392 | 514 | 191 | 336 | 381 | 169 | 337 | 2969 | 430 | 350 | 464 | 144 | 372 | 354 | 370 | 186 | 367 | 3037 | 6006 |
| Green 70.1/126 | 427 | 129 | 345 | 444 | 161 | 314 | 320 | 134 | 306 | 2580 | 397 | 344 | 393 | 114 | 328 | 329 | 273 | 128 | 297 | 2603 | 5183 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,605 yards, 72/132)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Silver/White (5,952 yards, 68.8/127)
653 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,183 yards, 70.1/126)
1,422 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 544 yards. 14 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 166 yards. 129 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Shackamaxon Country Club?
Shackamaxon Country Club has a course rating of 72 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 70.1 with a slope of 126.
How long is Shackamaxon Country Club?
From the back tees, Shackamaxon Country Club plays 6,605 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Shackamaxon Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 451-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Shackamaxon Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,605 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,183 yards).
Is Shackamaxon Country Club public or private?
Shackamaxon Country Club is a private golf course in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Shackamaxon Country Club?
Nearby courses include Ash Brook Golf Course (Scotch Plains), Colonia Country Club (Rahway), Metuchen Golf and Country Club, Galloping Hill Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Shackamaxon Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Shackamaxon Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Shackamaxon Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Shackamaxon Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Shackamaxon Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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