Plainfield Country Club delivers a classic 18-hole parkland challenge with mature trees, strategic bunkering, and a clubhouse offering refined amenities. Its well-maintained layout balances approachable playability with championship test across 6,700 yards, making it a standout private course near Edison.
Plainfield Country Club stands as a distinguished private golf venue just outside Edison in Central New Jersey. This 18-hole championship course features a traditional parkland layout that balances strategic challenge with welcoming playability, making it a refined choice for both low and mid-handicap golfers. The terrain is characterized by gentle undulations and well-placed bunkers that require careful navigation, while mature hardwood trees frame many fairways, offering subtle protection and a visual focus that both guides and tests each shot.
From the tee, the experience is one of measured precision and thoughtful shot selection. Greens are firm with moderate undulation, rewarding an accurate short game without punishing the occasional misread. The course stretches over approximately 6,700 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, demanding length and thoughtful approach shots, yet there are forward tees that keep the layout accessible for less experienced players.
The clubhouse at Plainfield Country Club enhances the overall visit with a refined yet comfortable atmosphere where members enjoy fine dining and social spaces that overlook parts of the course. Amenities include practice facilities where players can hone their swings before advancing to the course. The private setting ensures a pace of play that remains brisk and enjoyable.
For those planning a visit, walking is encouraged and the well-maintained paths are manageable in standard golf shoes, though the modest elevation changes call for appropriate footwear to maintain balance and comfort. Seasonal conditions typically favor spring through fall, with winter months requiring attention to weather as some areas may become more challenging.
Golfers will appreciate this course for its classic New Jersey parkland charm, combining natural features with a strategic layout that invites thoughtful play. Whether seeking a competitive round or a casual day with friends, Plainfield Country Club offers a polished experience where skill and scenery coexist with understated elegance.
Classic parkland layout with mature hardwoods framing fairways, well-positioned bunkers that demand strategic shot placement, firm and moderately undulated greens that reward a confident short game, and a clubhouse that complements the course experience with refined dining and social areas.
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1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse offering dining and social spaces overlooking the course
Walking encouraged; course terrain features gentle elevation changes, so good golf shoes are recommended
Member invitation required; reservations mandatory