The majority of golf courses in northern NJ are private, members-only clubs. However, there are excellent public and semi-private golf courses. Closest are:

-PINCH BROOK GOLF COURSE, 234 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ: 973-377-2039 https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/golf/pinch-brook-golf-course

-EAST ORANGE GOLF COURSE, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, NJ: 973-379-7190 https://www.eastorange-nj.gov/275/Golf-Course

-GALLOPING HILL GOLF COURSE, 3 Golf Dr, Kenilworth, NJ: 908-686-1556 https://www.gallopinghillgolfcourse.com/

-SHADY REST COUNTRY CLUB, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ: 908-232-9748 https://shadyrestcountryclub.com/