Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club features a classic 18-hole parkland course just outside Edison, New Jersey. Designed for a broad range of golfers, its well-maintained fairways, strategic bunkering, and gentle elevation changes create an inviting yet engaging test of golf.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole championship golf experience located just outside Edison in Central New Jersey. As a private, members-only club, it presents a traditional parkland layout where mature trees and manicured fairways frame each hole. The course demands thoughtful shot-making without overreaching into punishing territory, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still challenging low handicappers with strategic hazards and well-kept greens.
The routing unfolds through gently rolling terrain, where elevation changes add subtle complexity to club selection and approach shots. Bunkers strategically placed around the greens serve both as hazards and visual markers, encouraging precise iron play. Water comes into play on select holes, offering moments that test driving accuracy and course management. The landscape’s quiet presence invites concentration amid a serene setting that distinctly reflects the region’s golf heritage.
Members and guest players can enjoy a clubhouse facility that supports both casual and competitive golf, providing dining options and event spaces suitable for social gatherings or tournaments. Walking is encouraged on the course, with well-maintained cart paths ensuring smooth transitions between holes. Comfortable golf shoes are recommended due to the modest elevation shifts and natural terrain underfoot.
Whether you seek a weekend round with friends or a competitive outing, Plainfield Country Club balances classic parkland design with modern course conditioning. Its playability and inviting atmosphere make it well suited for players aiming to improve their game or simply enjoy a quality round in Central New Jersey.
Strategic shot placement is rewarded here, while the course’s friendly pace keeps rounds flowing even on busy days. Planning a visit requires understanding its private status: advance reservation and membership sponsorship are necessary. This exclusivity shapes the experience into one characterized by attentiveness and community among golfers who appreciate a well-maintained, tradition-rich venue.
In every round at Plainfield, players can expect quality turf, thoughtful design, and a test that honors the spirit of golf without overwhelming. The course’s embrace of its Northeastern parkland setting situates it as a noteworthy destination for discerning golfers within the New Jersey golf scene.
Course Highlights
The course’s classic parkland character is emphasized by mature hardwoods lining wide fairways, well-placed bunkers that protect subtle greens, and several holes that incorporate water hazards to test accuracy. The clubhouse serves as a social hub with modern amenities, maintaining a welcoming yet exclusive atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Reviews
Nicholas Taylor
I don’t like writing negative reviews, but I feel I need to warn other golfers of Mid Ocean. I’ve played well over a hundred golf courses, and I have to say that Mid Ocean is one of the worst I have played in my life. Why? Because there is no value in playing here: it has a layout of a municipal course, and to rent clubs and play here costs over $500 per player. Mid Ocean is a pretty course, and the greens and bunkers were in good shape. However, the whole island of Bermuda is gorgeous, so if you want the views, then take a walk on the island. Mid Ocean’s layout itself is quite boring (parallel fairways, minimal bunkers that aren’t in play, lack of hazards, etc.). Also, the driving range is awful (limited-flight balls you hit way downhill and don’t get to see where they land). If you want pretty views AND a good layout, go play Kiawah, Sea Island, Whistling Straits, Wolf Creek, The Links at Spanish Bay, or Tidewater (North Myrtle Beach… regarding layout, I could name 50 courses in Myrtle better than Mid Ocean). If you have money to burn, then play here. Otherwise, save your money and go take a nice golf trip somewhere else.
Warren Taylor
What a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! First the cost for two people with rental clubs was $1,045.00! Value = 0. The course layout gets a 1 - it reminded me of a municipal course. Fairways run parallel on many holes and tee boxes are right next to the greens on many holes. Municipal course. The greens and fairways get a 4+. The tee boxes a 2. The course might have 5 or 6 holes where you can see water (which was gorgeous), the other holes saw houses or jungle. If this course cost under $200 it might be worth it. In SC, I play courses nicer than MOC for about $60. Unless you have money to burn, skip playing here.
Freddie Mills
Amazing
Ryan Biek
Best course I’ve ever played. Every hole is incredible
Ricky L. Potts, Jr., CCM
What can I say? I got the chance to play here before the #WorldPar3 and am so glad I did. What a treat. The views here are breathtaking and the course is unforgettable. Just look at the photos of this place... While in Bermuda, make sure you play The Mid Ocean Club. You won’t be sorry.
Eliza Ike
Beautiful course along the water! The course is rather short, but requires shot-making to navigate.
Howard Mackie
No words to describe how beautiful this place is.
Howard Mackie
No words to describe how beautiful this place is.
Nicholas Taylor
I don’t like writing negative reviews, but I feel I need to warn other golfers of Mid Ocean. I’ve played well over a hundred golf courses, and I have to say that Mid Ocean is one of the worst I have played in my life. Why? Because there is no value in playing here: it has a layout of a municipal course, and to rent clubs and play here costs over $500 per player. Mid Ocean is a pretty course, and the greens and bunkers were in good shape. However, the whole island of Bermuda is gorgeous, so if you want the views, then take a walk on the island. Mid Ocean’s layout itself is quite boring (parallel fairways, minimal bunkers that aren’t in play, lack of hazards, etc.). Also, the driving range is awful (limited-flight balls you hit way downhill and don’t get to see where they land). If you want pretty views AND a good layout, go play Kiawah, Sea Island, Whistling Straits, Wolf Creek, The Links at Spanish Bay, or Tidewater (North Myrtle Beach… regarding layout, I could name 50 courses in Myrtle better than Mid Ocean). If you have money to burn, then play here. Otherwise, save your money and go take a nice golf trip somewhere else.
Warren Taylor
What a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! First the cost for two people with rental clubs was $1,045.00! Value = 0. The course layout gets a 1 - it reminded me of a municipal course. Fairways run parallel on many holes and tee boxes are right next to the greens on many holes. Municipal course. The greens and fairways get a 4+. The tee boxes a 2. The course might have 5 or 6 holes where you can see water (which was gorgeous), the other holes saw houses or jungle. If this course cost under $200 it might be worth it. In SC, I play courses nicer than MOC for about $60. Unless you have money to burn, skip playing here.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse with dining, locker rooms, and event spaces
Walking allowed and encouraged; course features gentle terrain suitable for most golfers. Cleated golf shoes recommended.
Member invitation required for tee time reservations
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