Following is a directory of public courses in the area. Scotch Hills Country Club 820 Jerusalem and Plainfield Ave. Open seven days a week from March 15 to Dec. 15, memberships are available but not necessary. Formerly known as Shady Rest Country Club, it was the only black country club in the country. Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie all enjoyed its short, hilly, tight course.
Memberships are available.
Tee times are required on weekends. The course was known as formerly known as Pike Brook, and Jack Nicklaus played there many years ago on the short, well-bunkered course. The course is not as easy as it looks, but it is a great challenge for all levels. A regulation 9-hole course. Tee times not required.