Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, is an 18-hole private parkland course known for its strategic layout, mature tree lines, and playability across all skill levels. With its quietly rolling fairways and well-protected greens, the course offers a compelling test in a classic setting just minutes from central New Jersey locales.
Course Overview
Located just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole championship layout designed to challenge and reward golfers of varying skill levels. The course blends classic parkland characteristics with gently rolling fairways, mature tree lines, and well-placed bunkers that demand accuracy and strategic shot-making. The landscape is defined by its quietly shifting contours and undulating greens, which require careful attention to pace and break, making every putt a test of touch.
Plainfield Country Club is a private, members-only facility that attracts golfers seeking a refined experience without sacrificing playability. The course stretches over a competitive yardage yet remains approachable due to thoughtfully designed tee options, ensuring that both low and mid-handicap players can find their ideal line of attack. The fairways, typically trimmed to perfection, provide a firm yet forgiving surface, while the rough presents enough challenge to keep errant shots in check without overwhelming less experienced players.
The course’s setting offers a subdued beauty with mature hardwoods framing many holes, creating pockets of shade and lending a sense of quiet seclusion throughout the round. Water hazards appear on several holes, adding strategic layers to hole placements and forcing players to weigh risk versus reward on drives and approach shots alike.
Players will find a well-appointed clubhouse close to the first tee, featuring modern amenities including locker rooms, dining facilities, and a pro shop stocked for last-minute needs. The staff emphasizes hospitality and efficiency, which enhances the leisurely pace common on private courses.
For those planning a visit or considering membership, walking the course is encouraged to fully appreciate its subtle elevations and design cues. Carts are available but usage policies prioritize the health of fairways and the overall pace of play. Playing conditions tend to be best in spring through fall, with occasional winter closures depending on weather.
Plainfield Country Club stands out as an elegant venue that retains a balance between challenge and enjoyment, where every round offers a fresh perspective for players who appreciate a classic, thoughtfully maintained New Jersey parkland course.
Course Highlights
Classic parkland layout with mature hardwoods framing fairways; well-contoured greens require precision putting; strategically placed bunkers and water hazards shape multiple holes; clubhouse amenities support an elevated private club experience.
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Guest Reviews
andrew johnson
It’s easy to tell the new ownership truly care about this place between the upgrades to the course, enhanced customer experience and solid staff across the board. Course offers challenges and forces you to make choices but rewards accurate shots. Fun course, fun people, and I’m looking forward to seeing their continued progress.
Alex Smith
Place used to be a good bargain for the conditions. They increased prices to rival nicer courses but the conditions don’t match. 6”-8” rough, not mowed, losing balls in long grass
Nathan Hallaway
Slow on every tee box, asked the pro shop about the slow play and said it’s red for pace of play everywhere on the course and that I have to be patient. There was no ranger that she mentioned that was out there, I even was playing with someone that works at the course and he said there’s no rangers at all. What a joke of a course for the money. Go else where
J P
Incompetent. Booked online and then wouldn’t let us out. No call, no email. Just nonsense. Been playing here for years. Complete disrespect. No accountability
J P
Incompetent. Booked online and then wouldn’t let us out. No call, no email. Just nonsense. Been playing here for years. Complete disrespect. No accountability
Stuart Rieve
Don't go there after it rains. Not sure where there was more standing water, on the course or on the cart paths!
andrew johnson
It’s easy to tell the new ownership truly care about this place between the upgrades to the course, enhanced customer experience and solid staff across the board. Course offers challenges and forces you to make choices but rewards accurate shots. Fun course, fun people, and I’m looking forward to seeing their continued progress.
Alex Smith
Place used to be a good bargain for the conditions. They increased prices to rival nicer courses but the conditions don’t match. 6”-8” rough, not mowed, losing balls in long grass
Stuart Rieve
Don't go there after it rains. Not sure where there was more standing water, on the course or on the cart paths!
Nathan Hallaway
Slow on every tee box, asked the pro shop about the slow play and said it’s red for pace of play everywhere on the course and that I have to be patient. There was no ranger that she mentioned that was out there, I even was playing with someone that works at the course and he said there’s no rangers at all. What a joke of a course for the money. Go else where
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring dining, locker rooms, and a pro shop
Walking encouraged with shoes suitable for natural terrain; course elevations are gentle but consistent.
Member invitation required; reservations mandatory for tee times
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