Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole private championship course framed by classic parkland scenery. Balanced and strategic, the layout is both approachable for developing players and challenging enough to engage experienced golfers.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, presents an 18-hole championship layout that gracefully balances tradition with playability. This private course is designed to challenge skilled players while remaining accessible for those still refining their game. Spread across gently rolling terrain characteristic of Central New Jersey’s parkland style, the course offers a welcoming yet testing golf experience through fairways lined with mature trees and greens guarded by well-positioned bunkers.
Each hole invites a thoughtful approach, where shot placement is rewarded and risk-taking is measured by strategic hazards that demand respect without overwhelming the golfer. The fairways, generous but precise, provide opportunities to unleash controlled drives, while the greens vary in contour, encouraging a keen read and steady pace on the putting surface. Plainfield’s course design encourages players to make calculated decisions, accommodating a range of handicaps but providing a meaningful test for low handicappers seeking to sharpen their skills.
The setting is understated yet striking, with the club’s grounds blending manicured turf and natural wooded areas that offer seasonal color changes, enhancing the atmosphere throughout the year. It’s a course where the landscape quietly influences your strategy, and the wind off nearby woodlands can subtly affect ball flight and tempo.
Beyond the course, Plainfield Country Club extends a refined environment through its well-appointed clubhouse, offering classic amenities including dining and locker rooms that support a comfortable day on the links. Member access ensures a private atmosphere where pace of play is maintained and the focus stays on golf.
For golfers planning a visit, walking is encouraged on relatively gentle terrain, making it a pleasant experience with appropriate footwear. Tee times require advance coordination through member invitations, ensuring exclusivity and well-managed play. Whether honing your short game on challenging greens or enjoying the quiet setting away from public crowds, Plainfield Country Club offers a rewarding combination of challenge and charm in the heart of Central New Jersey.
Course Highlights
A classic parkland-style course featuring mature tree lines and strategic bunkering, the layout challenges golfers with nuanced greens and thoughtful risk-reward opportunities. Noteworthy for its seasonal variety, the course experiences striking autumn foliage and a quiet, private atmosphere. The clubhouse amenities complement the overall experience with elegant facilities suitable for members.
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Guest Reviews
Shannon Shelton
Exactly what you'd expect at a resort mountain course. Small greens, thick rough and everything in near manicured condition. Excellent staff. Great golf carts. I'm not a morning person but came on a 25th anniversary trip with the wife so I teed off first player so I could be back by the time she decided to get out of bed. I dont know how to and dont like playing in morning dew and the constant swarm of knots but for other golfers I'm sure they love it. A couple great views of the resort. The ups and downs weren't extremely challenging but just enough to make your club choice important. Greens are PGA quality, just small. As in 25 yards total kind of size. Fairways maintained very well as well as cart path. The rough is kept but it was about 6 inches thick. Fairways are an average of 40 yards wide. The challenge here is small greens, thin Fairways and thick rough. You'd think more highs and lows but that's not the challenge here. Worth about $85 being a resort. Don't pay the $200+ rack rate. Get the pga stay n play resort pricing.
Britten McDowell
Amazing course and worth the greens fees. The views were amazing the lies not so much hahaha. This course was very challenging. I played 27 holes here over our vacation. The staff was awesome. They took care of my clubs from the time I arrived until I checked out. You need to give this course a play!
Kirat Anand
Pleasure teeing off at Americas oldest tee in continous use. Amazing views from every hole, with the mountains in the backdrop and view of the Old Himstead. The 6 par 3s, par 4s and par 5s are a nice touch. Stop by the pro shop and say hello to the GM Mark, and the rest of the team.
Kendall Lancaster
Great course, very mountainous, excellent greens!
H N
One of the most peaceful places 🥰. It has alot of fun and energetic activities, we tried the zip line, shooting and kayaking and all of them were good. The pool is clean and they have kids area. I am giving 4 stars though, Because some of the furniture was not very clean and because it became more expensive.
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Shannon Shelton
Exactly what you'd expect at a resort mountain course. Small greens, thick rough and everything in near manicured condition. Excellent staff. Great golf carts. I'm not a morning person but came on a 25th anniversary trip with the wife so I teed off first player so I could be back by the time she decided to get out of bed. I dont know how to and dont like playing in morning dew and the constant swarm of knots but for other golfers I'm sure they love it. A couple great views of the resort. The ups and downs weren't extremely challenging but just enough to make your club choice important. Greens are PGA quality, just small. As in 25 yards total kind of size. Fairways maintained very well as well as cart path. The rough is kept but it was about 6 inches thick. Fairways are an average of 40 yards wide. The challenge here is small greens, thin Fairways and thick rough. You'd think more highs and lows but that's not the challenge here. Worth about $85 being a resort. Don't pay the $200+ rack rate. Get the pga stay n play resort pricing.
Kendall Lancaster
Great course, very mountainous, excellent greens!
Tyler Hunt
The Old Course at the Homestead is one of the finest mountain courses in Virginia and one of the best public courses as well. The staff show the finest hospitality that I’ve ever encountered and make you feel welcome during the round. The course itself is a shorter and older layout but is no pushover by any means. The course has small and severely undulating greens that are lightning fast and fairways that are severely sloping resulting in very few even lies. The conditions of the course are immaculate and make for an enjoyable day of golf for all skill levels.
Brian Lutz
Oldest 1st Tee in America. Beautiful views every hole. We ended up golfing the Old Course 2 days in a row!
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Plainfield Country Club Clubhouse offers dining, locker rooms, and event spaces in a refined setting.
Walking is allowed and recommended; the terrain is gently rolling with well-maintained paths. Proper golf shoes are advised for comfort and traction.
Member invitation required; tee times must be booked in advance through club management.
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