Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers a classic parkland challenge with its 18-hole championship layout just minutes from Edison, New Jersey. Known for its balanced playability and well-maintained fairways, it provides a refined golfing experience suited to a wide range of players.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers a refined private golf experience just outside Edison, New Jersey, set within the Central New Jersey golf region. This 18-hole championship layout balances strategic challenge with approachable playability, making it an ideal venue for golfers of various skill levels. The course unfolds across gently rolling parkland terrain, where well-manicured fairways are framed by mature trees and thoughtfully placed hazards. The styling emphasizes clean lines and natural contours, presenting a testing yet fair challenge without overwhelming the golfer.
Golfers encounter a thoughtfully crafted arrangement that demands precision from the tee and creativity around the greens. Moderate elevation changes and water features provide both variety and strategic opportunities, while bunkers serve as firm guardians around the greens, inviting well-planned approach shots. The course’s condition reflects a steady commitment to maintenance, ensuring lush fairways and consistently quick, true greens during the prime playing seasons.
The clubhouse at Plainfield Country Club supports the golfing experience with classic amenities including dining facilities, a well-stocked pro shop, and locker rooms that underscore the club’s commitment to member comfort. Walking is encouraged, allowing players to immerse themselves fully in the course’s rhythm. The environment is calm and controlled, favoring thoughtful golf over fast-paced rounds.
Plainfield embraces a membership-only policy, preserving a quiet, exclusive atmosphere that respects tradition while providing modern conveniences. Seasonal conditions tend to be best in spring through early fall, when the course’s natural elements come alive in vibrant color and optimal playing conditions.
Attention to detail is evident in every hole, but several stand out for their blend of scenic beauty and challenge. Water hazards come into play subtly but decisively, while tree-lined fairways create strategic corridors where shot placement can dictate scoring potential. This course invites golfers seeking a measured test of golf shotmaking in an uncluttered and genuine setting.
In essence, Plainfield Country Club is a quiet gem in Central New Jersey, offering a solid combination of classic design and member-focused amenities, ensuring a rewarding round for those who appreciate a steady, thoughtful golf experience.
Course Highlights
The course features mature tree-lined fairways and well-positioned bunkers that demand strategic tee shots. Water hazards appear subtly on a handful of holes, providing visual interest and shot-making decisions without overpowering the layout. The clubhouse offers traditional member amenities and a quiet environment focused on the game.
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Guest Reviews
Sean Walker
The course was really nice and also the carts were the best I've ever had.
Jessi Jones
Not a super high end course, but for under $50 twilight it's magnificent!! Conditions were above avg for the price range. The course layout was fun , challenging, yet fair. Great design!
Ryan A
Very beautiful course, fairways and greens are well maintained. Golf carts have GPS and bluetooth. Beyond that, the service from the clubhouse staff was exceptional. So attentive and easy going. Booking the tee time was easy, and it’s a very relaxed environment for how nice the golf course is. Highly recommend this golf course.
Ben Vogel
If you're not a 60 year old white man you should probably pass on this place. EVERYTIME I have come to this place, whether I'm hitting a bucket of balls or playing a round of golf, one of the instructors there will single me out without fail and ask me at least twice if I purchased something. I've never seen him speak to anyone else there this way and it's humiliating when you're there around tons of people and he singles you out of everyone like you're a criminal. Even after I have confirmed that I purchased a round or ball tokens he will stare at me and sometimes follow me. To be fair, the pro shop employees, the wait staff, and other workers there have always been very nice and the course is really a beautiful place. But it's not worth driving 30 minutes, paying $60, and then have to look over your shoulder waiting to be embarrassed in front of everyone because I don't look like the "average" golfer there.
Griff Griffiths
We were from out of town, playing a twilight round with our local family who never has played golf before. The staff & course were not just professional & polite but provided near perfect experience, we are very grateful for the reasonable price & the well kept course, thank you! Definitely go play this golf course.
Jeff Mills
It’s just an ok courses. The course was in margin shape and two of the tee boxes were just on a flat grass area. The proshop needs a refresh and when I bought Gatorade and asked for a bag of ice I was as told rather rudely you better not be bring in outside water. They also don’t let you drive the golf carts in the parking area so be prepared to carry your clubs to the carts. If you don’t golf much and want to save money then this maybe for you .
Griff Griffiths
We were from out of town, playing a twilight round with our local family who never has played golf before. The staff & course were not just professional & polite but provided near perfect experience, we are very grateful for the reasonable price & the well kept course, thank you! Definitely go play this golf course.
Jeff Mills
It’s just an ok courses. The course was in margin shape and two of the tee boxes were just on a flat grass area. The proshop needs a refresh and when I bought Gatorade and asked for a bag of ice I was as told rather rudely you better not be bring in outside water. They also don’t let you drive the golf carts in the parking area so be prepared to carry your clubs to the carts. If you don’t golf much and want to save money then this maybe for you .
Robert Wilbanks
The Pro Shop employee is very rude and disrespectful. Brought my son and nephews to play and was not allowed to get a cart because my son didn't have his drivers license with him. We asked to walk the course and he wouldn't allow us to do that either. Crazy. I had my license and am responsible for my son and nephews however that didn't matter to this guy. He said that we couldn't walk and we couldn't get a cart. On top of that, he was rude in the way he said No. In addition, we had to wait 15 minutes for him to get off the phone before he even waited on us.
Jessi Jones
Not a super high end course, but for under $50 twilight it's magnificent!! Conditions were above avg for the price range. The course layout was fun , challenging, yet fair. Great design!
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse with dining, pro shop, and locker rooms
Walking is encouraged and supported; wear comfortable golf shoes suitable for grass and gentle hills.
Member invitation required; advanced tee time reservation mandatory.
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