SHADY REST COUNTRY CLUB

The bones of this 1916 A.W. Tillinghast design still shine through despite decades of modifications, with the architect's signature elevated greens and strategic bunkering demanding precision over power on New Jersey's rolling terrain. The par-4 14th stands as the crown jewel—a dogleg right that forces you to thread your approach between ancient oaks to a severely sloped putting surface that punishes anything but perfect distance control. While municipal budgets have their limitations, serious students of Golden Age architecture will appreciate the glimpses of Tillinghast's genius that remain intact across these 18 holes.