Plainfield Country Club presents an 18-hole private parkland layout just outside Edison, New Jersey. The course offers strategic challenges with well-positioned bunkers and greens, alongside comprehensive practice and clubhouse amenities for members and their guests.
Situated just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole private championship course that balances classic design with an inviting, strategic test. The layout unfolds across well-maintained parkland terrain, where mature trees frame each fairway and bunkers are placed with precision to challenge every shot. This course demands thoughtful play rather than brute strength, rewarding accuracy off the tee and careful approach shots.
The routing comfortably guides players through a sequence that blends length with shotmaking variety. The fairways are generous but guarded by subtle contouring and well-positioned hazards, presenting clear challenges for golfers seeking to refine their game. Greens are moderately sized with true surfaces, lending themselves to putts that reward keen attention to pace and break.
Plainfield accommodates players of varying abilities by offering multiple tee boxes, allowing both members and their guests to enjoy a fair test without feeling overwhelmed. Its condition and design encourage steady progress for mid-handicappers while still requiring skilled execution for those with lower handicaps.
The club’s amenities include a full-service clubhouse that offers a comfortable setting for dining and socializing before or after rounds. Locker rooms, a pro shop stocked with the latest equipment, and practice facilities such as a driving range and putting green provide players with everything needed to prepare and unwind.
Walking the course is encouraged, with well-maintained turf and gentle elevation changes that keep the pace steady without sapping energy. The grounds invite you to focus on swing and strategy amid quietly elegant surroundings typical of historic private clubs of the region. Whether honing precision or embracing competitive rounds, Plainfield County Club remains a distinguished, well-rounded destination for devoted golfers.
The course integrates classic parkland features with strategic bunkering and contouring. It is known for its thoughtfully placed sand traps that demand accuracy on approach shots and a clubhouse offering full amenities. The layout occupies mature terrain that emphasizes shot-shaping rather than length, making it a fair yet demanding challenge.
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1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Plainfield Country Club Main Clubhouse
Walking is permitted and common; smooth paths and moderate elevation changes make for comfortable wear of golf shoes with soft spikes.
Member invitation required; tee times reserved in advance.