Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers a private 18-hole championship parkland course characterized by rolling terrain, mature trees, and well-guarded greens. Balanced to engage players of all levels, it combines strategic interest with approachable playability just outside Edison, New Jersey.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club presents a refined private golfing experience with its classic 18-hole layout set amidst gently rolling terrain in central New Jersey. This championship course offers a balanced blend of strategic challenges and approachable design, crafted to engage golfers across a wide range of skill levels. The course’s parkland style features mature hardwood trees lining fairways that frame landing areas yet allow for creative shotmaking. Well-maintained bentgrass greens invite precision, while a series of thoughtfully placed bunkers guard the scoring areas, provoking careful consideration on every approach.
Players will find the course’s routing rewarding, weaving through a landscape that changes subtly with each hole, maintaining a steady rhythm that never feels repetitive. Wide fairways provide respite to mid- and higher-handicap golfers, but tighter approaches and undulating greens keep scratch players on alert. The natural elevation changes add dimension to several holes, where downhill shots open the air and uphill approaches demand club selection discipline.
The clubhouse at Plainfield offers an elegant setting to unwind following a round, with a locker room and dining areas that serve both casual fare and refined meals. The club’s longstanding reputation for hospitality extends to attentive service and convenient amenities including practice facilities that prepare players for the course’s demands. Although exclusive to members and their guests, the club fosters a welcoming environment for all who appreciate a quality golf experience paired with traditional club culture.
Temperatures and conditions vary seasonally in New Jersey’s Central region, so spring through early fall presents the peak window for ideal playing conditions. Golfers planning a visit should consider walking the course to fully absorb the layout’s subtleties and the serene landscape that frames each hole. Solid walking shoes are recommended given gentle slopes and natural footing.
Plainfield Country Club stands out as a classic example of a private championship course that balances challenge with playability in a timeless parkland setting. Its combination of service, course conditioning, and thoughtful design rewards those seeking a sophisticated golf experience within easy reach of the Greater Edison area.
Course Highlights
The course’s parkland design highlights elevation changes that influence club selection and shot strategy. Mature hardwood trees line selectively narrow fairways while well-positioned bunkers challenge precision shots around the greens. The undulating bentgrass greens demand confident putting. The clubhouse offers traditional private club amenities, complementing the course’s classical design and providing a refined post-round setting.
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Guest Reviews
Gamal Aly
Enjoyed my time here (stayed with family for about a week). The grounds keeping services are always around and about, and the member services at the grounds were all clearly top notch. The gym: good experience here, kind of sad at the lack of towels available. The locker rooms were great although some of the members are animals and don't understand that not everyone wants to see your junk flopping around. Pool: was good, not enough beach chairs, we had a large family get together with little ones and of course, since we're on a mountain in the warm weather, the sun was extreme. The restaurant: incredible, the wine list was exhaustive, the service was Michelin level, the food was perfectly cooked, and the wait staff was incredible. The courses / routes: all terrific!
William J Ablondi
Gina Onorato
I wanted to share what joy Chef Jake brings to Las Campanas. I had one of the best lunches ever at the Clubhouse. A simple soup (French Onion) and salad (green apple, blue cheese and other magic) was beyond delicious! My dad lives there and sends my sis and I all these wonderful menus for different themed meals and holiday events, oh man do I wish I lived there too! Thank you LC and Chef Jake for making my dad so happy!
Craig Jack
Private Club with awesome food Chef Jake Judd and team
Volodymyr Denysiuk
I was treated professionally.
Brian McIlvaine
Nice dinner with friends. Good food, wonderful service.
Harrison Santiago
Johan van Waveren
Great setting, wonderful atmosphere, attentive staff, it was very nice to meet the GM (new since January). It's a large operation with personal attention. We felt spoilt.
Richard Flagler
I can tell you working in business for years Las Campanas has more CEO's and Chairman's of the Board of Fortune 500 companies than any other place I have experienced. The staff do a great job. Norma and Al are fantastic.
Johan van Waveren
Great setting, wonderful atmosphere, attentive staff, it was very nice to meet the GM (new since January). It's a large operation with personal attention. We felt spoilt.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse with locker rooms and dining facilities
Walking encouraged; course features gentle slopes and firm footing, ideal with sturdy golf shoes
Member invitation required; reservations mandatory for tee times
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