I go up that way every so often. Not a whole lot of good choices right in the Linden area, that is about as far from being a golf mecca as one could be. But an hour or so in any direction, you have access to some of the best courses in the workd.
If you have access to a club pro who can make a few calls, my personal favorite is the Banks Course at Forsgate in Jamesburg. That would be a quick run south down the NJ Turnpike.
Good luck.
Eric