Membership Information Thank you for your interest in membership at Shackamaxon Country Club! Our 18-Hole Championship Golf Course is designed by Albert W. Tillinghast, named one of the great golf course architects by Golf Magazine, world renowned for designing Baltusrol, Bethpage Black, Winged Foot and Quaker Ridge. Come play where history is made!
OUR CLUB HISTORY Founder Robert W. Nelson was looking to move his family from Staten Island to somewhere in the Westfield, NJ area. Looking for a farm and a lake, he was shown the Lambert Farm. The farm had everything Mr. Nelson was looking for - meadows, woods and a lake. On the advice of a friend, Mr. Nelson decided to build a golf course & club on his farm. He named the club Shackamaxon to honor the name of the Native Americans that once lived in this area. The word Shackamaxon translates to “a place where chiefs meet.”
CLUB OPENING On September 3rd, 1916 the new Shackamaxon Country Club would have its opening day. Complete with a newly BUILT clubhouse, the course was opened over the Labor Day weekend and the public was invited. Over six hundred residents visited the club that weekend and the membership list grew rapidly. As time passed and Shackamaxon grew in popularity in the area, it has affectionately become referred to as "Shack".
ISLAND GREEN Of all the great holes that Tillinghast designed at Shackamaxon none received more notoriety than the ninth, one of the first island greens in the United Stated. The famous ninth green has been written about in several golf design books, newspaper articles and even used in advertisements. It was voted one of the most intimidating holes in the metropolitan area.
GOLF Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level. Shackamaxon will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge and improve your game. In your downtime, you will enjoy practicing on our Driving Range, Putting Green and Short Game Area or year-round indoor golf simulator. Shack provides you with a quality golf experience from practice to final putt.
GOLF PRO SHOP The Pro Shop is your contact for all golf-related activities and offers the best in equipment and apparel to complement your game. We provide lessons or clinics with our Director of Golf or Director of Instruction, offering a myriad of opportunities to improve your game. Adjacent to the Locker Rooms, the Shop is the center of all things golf at Shack!
THE COURSE The Tillinghast-designed par 70 course boasts one of the most famous holes in the metropolitan area: the 18th hole island green. The legendary Ben Crenshaw actually flew in by helicopter to play this formidable hole. Shackamaxon has been a strong supporter of tournament play in the metropolitan area, hosting the prestigious Cavalcade of Golf in 1955, the NJ State Open (1922, 1925, 1937, 1972 and 2002), the NJ State Amateur (1924, 1977) and the NJ Senior State Open (2009).
LIFESTYLE Shackamaxon Country Club members enjoy a dining experience like none other. From casual to gourmet, our dedicated staff promises to deliver an exceptional dining experience. With both indoor and outdoor seating and picturesque views of our famous 18th island green, members savor fine cuisine in a gorgeous ambiance.
The pool complex at Shackamaxon Country Club features a state-of-the-art design sure to impress. Shack's resort-style pool complex is your ultimate relaxation destination. The Adult Pool features in-pool loungers, a swim up bar and pod spa while the Family Pool features a Jr Olympic pool and fun and games for all ages Forget the beach and spend summers at the Shack Pool!
Shackamaxon plans a wide range of year-round Social Activities for both Adults and Children alike. Whether it be a First Friday Happy Hour or Kid's Pizza Making Class, rest assured you will always have something to do. Just a few of the many activities offered include Wine Dinners and Tastings, Holiday Events, Pool Parties, Kid's Movie Nights, Paint and Sips, Dueling Pianos and more!
You Belong Here. Whether you have been golfing your entire life, or have just begun to appreciate the game, Shackamaxon offers a membership option that suits you.
908.233.1300 | www.shackamaxoncc.com | 100 Tillinghast Turn, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076