Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club delivers a classic parkland golf experience with a thoughtfully crafted 18-hole layout that challenges accuracy and touch. Set just outside Edison, this private championship course is known for its smooth greens, strategic bunkering, and a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club, located just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, offers an 18-hole private golf experience that balances tradition with playability. This championship course is set within a classic parkland landscape where mature trees line wide fairways, providing both a visually engaging and strategically layered round for golfers of various skill levels. The course sprawls across gently rolling terrain, where natural contours subtly influence shot selection without overwhelming players with extreme elevation changes.
The layout invites a thoughtful approach, blending challenging par-4s that demand accuracy off the tee with approachable par-3s featuring well-guarded greens. Its design accommodates those seeking to test their precision while remaining accessible to mid- and high-handicap players aiming to improve their game. The greens, known for smooth putting surfaces, reward keen reading and confident pace control, making every round a lesson in finesse as much as power.
Beyond the course, players enjoy access to a well-appointed clubhouse that anchors the property with classic architecture and welcoming spaces. Amenities include a fully stocked pro shop offering the latest in golf apparel and equipment, as well as practice facilities consisting of a driving range and putting green to fine-tune your skills before teeing off. The club maintains a steady commitment to course conditioning, presenting fairways and bunkers that challenge but don’t frustrate.
Walking the course is encouraged, with pathways designed to accommodate those who value a traditional golf experience. The terrain is manageable for most walkers, although comfortable footwear is advised due to some gentle undulations. Members often note the club’s peaceful surroundings, where the quiet rustle of leaves and occasional breeze form an understated soundtrack to play.
Overall, Plainfield Country Club serves as both a competitive venue and a retreat for golfers seeking a quiet, refined environment. Whether visiting for a leisurely round among friends or joining one of the club’s numerous competitive events, this course provides a testing yet fair challenge framed by quintessential New Jersey parkland scenery.
Course Highlights
Plainfield Country Club stands out for its mature tree-lined fairways and a mix of shot-making challenges that emphasize placement over length. The course's smooth greens invite nuanced putting, while well-maintained bunkers protect many approach shots. The club’s traditional clubhouse offers a welcoming atmosphere, complementing the serene parkland setting that connects players closely to the natural surroundings.
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Guest Reviews
Jason Feldman
Right from the beginning, this was a top notch experience. The golf shop was friendly, helpful and informative. Range is great with a nice short game area. Putting practice green is large with many holes. And all of that is before the amazing course and great golfing experience! Cannot recommend enough!
will luna
Holy wow. What a dream course. Play here during sunset on a beautiful day with light wind if you have the option. This track was such a dream
C Tedesco
Spyglass is a real treat. From the start you get an ocean side course with the beauty of the Pacific. The back half of the course is a challenging tree-lined course with some very cool holes that you will love. A lot of people say that Spyglass is better than Pebble. In my opinion, if you are playing the courses just once each, I’m not sure I would agree with that. The views and some of the holes at Pebble are just more memorable. However over the course of many rounds, it is a good debate for sure. If you are headed out to Pebble, you have to try to play Spyglass.
will luna
Holy wow. What a dream course. Play here during sunset on a beautiful day with light wind if you have the option. This track was such a dream
Luke
All in all, a great course and a must if you are an avid golfer. So much history here and it’s always great to tee it up where the pros play yearly. The course was in 8.5/10 shape. The greens are rolling great and the fairways and tee boxes are super pure. The starter never told us that 14 and 15 are changed and used temporary greens since there is construction happening on 15, it was fine but very unexpected. The only thing I had an issue with is that the bunker sand depth was pretty inconsistent. Some bunkers were fluffy when others were super firm and had maybe an inch of sand in them.
Luke
All in all, a great course and a must if you are an avid golfer. So much history here and it’s always great to tee it up where the pros play yearly. The course was in 8.5/10 shape. The greens are rolling great and the fairways and tee boxes are super pure. The starter never told us that 14 and 15 are changed and used temporary greens since there is construction happening on 15, it was fine but very unexpected. The only thing I had an issue with is that the bunker sand depth was pretty inconsistent. Some bunkers were fluffy when others were super firm and had maybe an inch of sand in them.
Matt Johnson
Absolutely beautiful golf course. Love the mix of links style golf with treelined holes. It's almost like two smaller golf courses combined. It's just a gorgeous challenge. Hint... check the trees on #6 for a booze box. :)
Mike Schneider
Love the course, my caddie was awesome, my playing partners' caddie was awesome, the pace of play was even better than I expected... but $525 for a round of golf? I paid it, but I likely won't do it again. One of my biggest frustrations regarding my round was that one of their iconic par 3 holes, the 15th, was completely unplayable at the time of my visit. It was not mentioned on their website in either the Course Notices section, the hole-by-hole description, or anywhere else I could find. Instead of playing the 15th, they shortened the par 5 14th, built a very nice temporary green in the middle of the fairway, and then used the actual 14th green to receive tee shots from the new temporary 15th tee. A very similar thing happened to me at Pebble Beach last year with a new green being built for the 6th, but at least I got to play each hole there. If I'm going to pay full price for a round, I should get to play the full course. Or, they should tell me when I call to take my reservation that part of the course is under construction, or they should post it in a prominent place on their website, so I can make an informed decision before they take that much of my money. They don't let you cancel within 14 days, so you're stuck if you get there and find out something will be missing from your round. It was a good golf experience overall, but to me, WAY overpriced, especially considering I couldn't even play the whole course. Definitely a bucket list item checked off, but I don't think they'll be earning repeat business from me. Hope you have better luck and schedule at a time when the course is not under construction! However, given this happened to me at both Pebble and Spyglass in consecutive years, I am going to guess this is a recurring theme at Pebble Beach golf properties. Good luck to you, and if you go, enjoy your round!
David Raley
Wow!
Jason Feldman
Right from the beginning, this was a top notch experience. The golf shop was friendly, helpful and informative. Range is great with a nice short game area. Putting practice green is large with many holes. And all of that is before the amazing course and great golfing experience! Cannot recommend enough!
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Classic clubhouse featuring dining, locker rooms, and pro shop
Walking permitted and encouraged; course features moderate terrain, recommend sturdy golf shoes for comfort
Member invitation required; advance tee time reservation mandatory
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