Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole private parkland layout combining strategic shot-making with approachable fairways. Located in Central New Jersey, its mature tree-lined corridors and firm greens provide a rewarding challenge for a range of skill levels.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey offers an 18-hole private championship golf experience set within a classic parkland layout that appeals to golfers who appreciate strategic challenges balanced with accessibility. Located in Central New Jersey, the course is defined by mature tree lines and rolling fairways that guide players through a thoughtfully designed continuum of holes demanding careful shot placement rather than raw power. The clubhouse situates itself just off the first tee and eighteenth green, providing a comfortable base for preparation and relaxation.
This course plays to a par of 70 and stretches over approximately 6,800 yards, inviting a wide range of abilities to navigate its length and shaping. The tree-lined fairways and subtle elevation changes place emphasis on accuracy and course management. Bunkers are strategically placed around landing zones and green complexes, offering ample risk-and-reward scenarios that keep the round engaging. Greens tend to be firm but receptive, requiring reading skills and touch. Several holes can test even low handicappers, while intermediate players find ample opportunities to score with smart club selection.
The overall setting is verdant and serene, benefitting from a well-maintained landscape that changes with the seasons. This quiet surroundings encourage focused play while also allowing moments to appreciate the course's natural rhythms. Amenities at Plainfield Country Club include a fully equipped clubhouse with dining options and locker rooms that cater to members’ needs.
Access is strictly members only with tee times available through reservations. Walking is encouraged due to the course's thoughtfully spaced layout and smooth cart paths, and golfers are advised to wear appropriate footwear for gentle hills throughout the course.
Overall, Plainfield Country Club delivers a refined golf experience where strategic thinking meets classic parkland golf. Its combination of well-placed hazards and inviting greens makes it both a rewarding test for the skilled player and an approachable challenge for those looking to improve. Visitors can expect a well-rounded round enriched by consistent course conditioning and an atmosphere focused on the game itself.
Course Highlights
A classic parkland course characterized by mature hardwood trees framing fairways, strategically placed bunkers guarding key landing areas, and subtly contoured greens that reward precise putting. The course balances a traditional layout with modern maintenance, providing a serene yet challenging setting for members. Its tee boxes offer varied lengths to accommodate different skill levels, while green complexes demand thoughtful approach shots.
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Guest Reviews
Elisa Chavez
My family has given The Club Restaurant several opportunities to impress us; we’ve had breakfast, lunch, and dinner here over the years, despite changing managers, servers, and chefs, they continue to fall short. There are not a lot of places to eat in T or C on a Sunday, so we decided to try The Club Restaurant again, and we regret our decision. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly host who seated us immediately. There was only one other table of 4 people eating in the restaurant. Our server was pleasant, asked for our drink orders, and left us to peruse the menu. As we looked over the menu, the other table left, so it was just my family of 3 in the restaurant. The server returned with our beverages, took our orders, and we proceeded to wait 40+ minutes for our food to arrive. As I mentioned before, we were the only people in the restaurant. In the meantime, we finished our waters and coffees, but the server never returned to ask us if we wanted refills. When our food finally arrived, the plates were hot, but the food was cold, and everyone’s eggs were cooked over hard when ordered over medium. My mother-in-law and husband ordered the breakfast combo, and the hashbrowns on both plates did not look appetizing. The bacon on one plate was burnt and thin, while the ham on the other was one thin slice of what looked like sandwich meat, not a thick breakfast slice. I ordered the chilaquiles, but when they arrived, sat so long in the kitchen that the chile sauce was dried on the cold, soggy chips. Considering we were the only ones there and two breakfasts were run-of-the-mill orders, how did they possibly come out so badly? Over the years, I have wanted this place to succeed, but their food is mediocre at best. I have been here for all meals, and each time it has either not tasted good, been overly salty, cold, overcooked, or undercooked (fish arrived overcooked on the outside and raw on the inside, not once but twice in the same evening). This restaurant could be amazing if they could get their act together otherwise, they will continue to fall short. It is a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful view, even adding an enclosure to the wonderful deck, but the food here is horrible. Unless they change hands again, I highly doubt we will ever return to eat here.
Lisa Chow
I always look forward to eating at the clubhouse and Easter Sunday brunch did not disappoint. Everything from service to The View on the deck was lovely. Traditional brunch fare including eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and an omelette station. For easter, juicy lamb and salmon with dill sauce was also served. The chef mentioned that regular brunch on Sundays would start in May! I look forward to going back many times this summer.😊
Weston Moody
This course is extremely well kept. The check in was nice and quick thanks to the employees. Greens are beautiful, sand traps are playable. But it definitely brings a lot of joy and fun through out the course.
Vivian Archuleta
The area is another beautiful spot in New Mexico to visit. The people and staff we met were very nice to us. We're going back soon to enjoy the hot springs!!!
Vivian Archuleta
The area is another beautiful spot in New Mexico to visit. The people and staff we met were very nice to us. We're going back soon to enjoy the hot springs!!!
Lisa Chow
I always look forward to eating at the clubhouse and Easter Sunday brunch did not disappoint. Everything from service to The View on the deck was lovely. Traditional brunch fare including eggs, bacon, fried potatoes and an omelette station. For easter, juicy lamb and salmon with dill sauce was also served. The chef mentioned that regular brunch on Sundays would start in May! I look forward to going back many times this summer.😊
Beatriz Rodriguez
Course was very well maintained! Had a great round I would just like to see more water jugs around the course to refill water bottles especially when it’s hot out.
Beatriz Rodriguez
Course was very well maintained! Had a great round I would just like to see more water jugs around the course to refill water bottles especially when it’s hot out.
Weston Moody
This course is extremely well kept. The check in was nice and quick thanks to the employees. Greens are beautiful, sand traps are playable. But it definitely brings a lot of joy and fun through out the course.
D Nelson
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse with dining, locker rooms, and member facilities
Walking encouraged; course features gentle elevation changes, recommend spikeless shoes or golf sneakers for traction
Member invitation or sponsorship required; reservations mandatory
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