Shackamaxon Country Club Voted a Top Private Club Bargain

For the third consecutive year, Garden State golfers have voted Shackamaxon Country Club—a century old gem in the Scotch Plains/Westfield area of Union County—among the Top 10 “Best Private Club Bargains” in GolfStyles New Jersey 2015 Readers Choice “Best of the Best” online survey. Shackamaxon was also ranked among the top private clubs in the “Favorite Private Course” and “Favorite Teaching Professional” (Joe Bush) categories.

More than 60,000 votes were cast by golfers in the annual survey that garners readers’ opinions on both private and public golf in New Jersey.

Opened in 1916, Shackamaxon features a classic A.W. Tillinghast-designed course that boasts the architect’s famous island green, an expansive clubhouse with numerous venues for special events or meetings, casual and gourmet dining, and a pro shop filled with the latest fashions and equipment.

In the summer of 2015, Shackamaxon unveiled to its members and guests a high-end, resort-style pool complex. A 25-meter main pool surrounds a sprawling deck with chaise lounges, chairs and private cabanas. Other highlights include an in-water lounge, swim-up/walk-up tikki bar with flat screen TV’s, separate adult pool area and spa, and a children’s pool with water features.

The pool complex is the latest enhancement for Shackamaxon since being purchased in December of 2011, by an affiliate of RDC Golf Group, a New Jersey-based golf course ownership and management company. Other improvement projects have included a full golf course bunker renovation and construction of a new cart barn along with the refurbishment of the main ballroom and upgrade of the men’s locker room.

With these enhancements, a dedicated staff, and a myriad of events and activities, Shackamaxon is experiencing an exciting renaissance. Social Memberships have nearly tripled in three years and Golf Memberships are near capacity. Golfstyles award-winner Joe Bush, Shackamaxon’s director of instruction, is a member favorite who has created one of the strongest junior programs in the area. Sports Memberships (includes pool) offer area residents a great recreational option in an unobtrusive country club atmosphere.

“In less than five years, Shackamaxon has established itself as the golf and social center of the Scotch Plains-Westfield area” says Christopher Schiavone, co-owner of Shackamaxon Country Club and chief executive officer of RDC. “Our investment in the preservation of the club’s A.W. Tillinghast masterpiece as well as the introduction of top-notch amenities and services is resonating with our members through unprecedented growth. The acknowledgement from Golfstyles readers further validates that ‘Shack’ is a great private club value.”

For detailed information on the variety of membership categories available, contact Director of Membership David Miniman at 908-233-1300 extension 1230. To learn more about Shackamaxon, visit the club’s website www.shackamaxoncc.com, “like” the club on Facebook or follow the club on Twitter @ShackamaxonCC.

About Shackamaxon Country Club
Shackamaxon was founded in 1916, and offers a spectacular A.W. Tillinghast 18-hole championship golf course. The par 70 course boasts one of the most famous holes in the Metropolitan area: the 18th hole island green. The club has hosted a number of prestigious events including the 1922, 1937, 1972 and 2002 New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA) Open Championship, the 1924 and 1977 NJSGA Amateur Championship, the 1928 Met Open, the 1955 Cavalcade of Golf and the 2015 U.S. Junior Amateur sectional qualifying round. For information on membership, please visit the club’s website or contact Director of Membership David Miniman at (908) 233-1300.

About RDC Golf Group, Inc.
Founded in 1993, RDC has rapidly become a recognized industry leader in golf course ownership and management whose properties have garnered numerous golf course and hospitality awards. RDC and/or its affiliates own and/or operate the A.W. Tillinghast-designed Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J., and the renowned Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J. The company currently provides management services for the award-winning Tallgrass Golf Course on Long Island, N.Y. For more information on RDC, visit www.rdcgolfgroup.com or call (732) 656-8900.

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