Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club features a classic 18-hole parkland course set near Edison, New Jersey, combining strategic design with a welcoming environment. With mature trees, well-kept greens, and manageable elevation changes, it offers an approachable yet rewarding test for players seeking both challenge and playability.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers an engaging 18-hole championship layout set within the gentle, rolling terrain of Central New Jersey just outside Edison. This private club combines classic course design traditions with a setting that comfortably balances challenge and accessibility. The fairways weave through mature hardwoods and subtle elevation changes, creating an environment that demands thoughtful shot placement while remaining welcoming to players with a range of skill levels. Its parkland-style routing favors strategic precision over power, making it equally rewarding for precision players seeking to navigate well-guarded greens and for those newer to the game looking to develop course management skills.
The course’s conditioning consistently reflects a high standard, with clean, well-maintained fairways and smooth putting surfaces that allow approach shots and short games to shine. Several holes reveal the character of the land through their natural contours, while occasional sand bunkers protect key pin positions, urging a steady focus from tee to green. The presence of water hazards on select holes adds an additional layer of complexity, without overburdening the round.
Plainfield Country Club’s clubhouse serves as a refined hub for both social and golf-related activities. Members benefit from amenities geared toward comfort and convenience, including practice facilities designed to hone driving, chipping, and putting. The club fosters a friendly yet tradition-minded atmosphere, promoting camaraderie across all levels of play.
Situated within reasonable driving distance for area residents and visitors to Edison, the course invites a pace of play that honors the game’s rhythm. Walking is encouraged, and the course’s topography is manageable for most players who prefer to experience the layout on foot. With tree-lined fairways and a course design that rewards thoughtful strategy, Plainfield Country Club delivers a round that is both engaging and satisfying, providing a memorable day of golf amid a quietly refined setting.
Course Highlights
The course blends traditional parkland elements with subtle elevation changes and a handful of water hazards that influence strategy. Several holes feature bent grass greens guarded by thoughtful bunker placement, rewarding precision approach shots. The mature hardwood tree lines and elevated tees offer visual interest and test shot-making throughout the round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Reviews
Connor Bussard
Do not recommend. Course isn’t the greatest but for the price is fine. Reserved the last available tee time they had for 9 holes. Arrived 20 minutes early (they requested we arrive only 15 minutes early). The employee at the counter was the worst. He immediately had an attitude about what time it was. Told us we will only have an hour and a half, we said it’s fine we know we planned on going quickly. To which he replied “No you won’t!” Then told us we better be back before they close. Maybe don’t have that tee time available if you don’t want people reserving it.
Robert Morris
White Plains Golf Course leadership (including an old cranky curmudgeon) has decided to NOT the display of the American Flag on their pins on holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, etc. I find this position to be spineless! As a disabled veteran, this policy is a slap in the face of anyone who served. I live here and am a shareholder in the course. It’s time for a change!
Chelsea
I will preface this with a massive shoutout to Jim. Super kind man and probably the only saving grace of our round. He allowed us to finish out our round after this ordeal. But I am also gonna say the GM Jeff is the rudest person I’ve ever met. Called the ranger on us for my 9 yr old arthritic dog (who normally never gets off the cart) having to come with us after an entire hole was basically roped off and I wasn’t leaving him alone. Meanwhile there’s a group behind us with their kids driving holes into the fair way with their parents clubs. So glad you saved your garbage fairways from my 10 lb dog. Spend your money literally anywhere else. We will not be back!
Umi C
It’s a community located on a golf course, so most pf the holes you have to play on someone’s backyard
Robert Morris
White Plains Golf Course leadership (including an old cranky curmudgeon) has decided to NOT the display of the American Flag on their pins on holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, etc. I find this position to be spineless! As a disabled veteran, this policy is a slap in the face of anyone who served. I live here and am a shareholder in the course. It’s time for a change!
Ricky Lack
This golf course is not good. You have to move the ball (play it up) in order to play here. It has a goofy layout, and it is in really poor condition. Bunkers are filled with dirt, and the fairways are in rough shape to say the least.
Umi C
It’s a community located on a golf course, so most pf the holes you have to play on someone’s backyard
Delana SHRADER
I would put 0 stars if I could. It started out very nice , however, they are very racist to my boyfriend and we will not be back. They are not inclusive at all.
Chuckey Rollins
Eli Clark
Nice course ans staff
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Plainfield Country Club Clubhouse
Walking is permitted and encouraged; the terrain is moderately hilly, so sturdy walking shoes are recommended for comfort.
Member invitation required for tee times; guests must be accompanied by a member.
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