Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club is a private 18-hole parkland course near Edison, New Jersey, known for its thoughtful design that balances challenge with playability. Tree-lined fairways and well-kept greens create a classic golf experience appealing to a broad range of players.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club, located just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, offers an 18-hole private championship course distinguished by its classic parkland style and a layout that balances strategic depth with inviting playability. The course unfolds through gently rolling fairways lined with mature trees that frame each hole with careful precision, providing both guidance and challenge without overwhelming players of all skill levels. Its well-maintained greens present subtle breaks that require thoughtful reading but reward a well-placed approach shot with birdie opportunities.
Set amid quiet woodlands, the course invites golfers to engage with a landscape that shifts subtly between open, sunlit sections and cooler, shaded corridors. The routing emphasizes shot-making variety, with holes that prompt decisions between power and finesse. Bunkers are placed to influence tee shots and approaches rather than punish aggressive play, encouraging a confident, yet measured approach to scoring.
While the club is members only, its facilities support a full golf experience, featuring a clubhouse that offers dining and social spaces designed to complement the game with comfort and style. For those arriving on foot, the course rewards steady walkers, offering well-kept paths and a manageable terrain that keeps the round enjoyable from beginning to end.
Playability at Plainfield Country Club strikes a careful balance. The course challenges more experienced players with strategic hazards and well-contoured greens, yet remains approachable for intermediate golfers aiming to sharpen their skills. The meticulous upkeep ensures consistent conditions throughout the season, with particular care devoted to turf health and green speed.
Golfers can expect an experience that mingles tradition and refinement without excess. The setting facilitates focused play while offering moments of quiet reflection between holes. Whether seeking a competitive round or a measured test of shot-making, Plainfield presents a setting that delivers dependable quality and engaging golf within New Jersey’s thriving private club scene.
Course Highlights
Carefully designed fairways bordered by mature hardwoods create strategic corridors that demand thoughtful tee shots, while well-positioned bunkers guard the approach to greens without overwhelming the landscape. The course offers a blend of open and wooded holes, enhancing variety in shot selection and course management. The clubhouse complements the golf experience with refined amenities in a classic setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Reviews
Bryan M
Recently played in an outing here. Course was in great shape. Theyre trying their best to maintain greens. Lot of reminders on the course to fix divots. I appreciate this. The staff was great throughout the whole outing. I cant judge anything based on pace of play due to the outing. Though i want to come back for a regular round of golf. Flat course for most part. Lot of tree lined fairways
phil kartsonis
Course is average at best. The price seemed high for the overall course. The grounds crew kept cutting the grass around the holes while we were hitting up on the greens. Also - the cart paths have lots of bumps. Finally - the golf cart was probably the worst I have ever been in - no pickup and very old.
Thomas Solosky
Course is in GREAT shape. No drinking water on course. Saw cart girl twice, 90 degrees. Power Aide $4 Water $2 Starter is rude and not an asset to CRGC Lone barkeep needs an assistant.
Joanne Kaiser
I had lunch at the golf course on Friday, April 11, 2025. Garlic Lemon Salmon was served with rice and broccoli. Everything on my plate was absolutely delicious, memorially delicious. The cookies served for dessert were equally delicious and the service was wonderful. I would definitely eat at the golf course again.
George L
Jim Wilno
Greens and fairways are nice. Watch out on them cart paths tho.
T M E
I played this course on 9/22, a very rainy day. The course still held up well under these conditions. The course was empty so I got to play at my own pace. As a single golfer I played in 3 hours flat. They take care of this place. Also, great staff in the bar & grille. Food was delicious. Make sure to order the steak bites. Incredibly tender. Also the French onion soup is delicious.
Steve Friedman
The course was in good shape. It would have been really nice if they had put some water out on it considering the humidity and high temps. I brought some water with me but only lasted the front 9 so was dying of thirst by the end of 18.
Eric Small
The course is wide open and not really a lot of dog legs. Not really any back ups on holes and staff throughout was kind and friendly. Had lunch after my round and food came out quick and was super solid. Only thing I would give constructive criticism on is greens and the tee box on a few holes were a little beat up but I dis play after a few days of rain so that could be the root cause. Overall, I would play here again in a second and a perfect course for beginners or people like myself who are not that good at golf but always enjoy a round with some good friends.
Dominic Cholewa
Played here twice this year and both times the round ended up being 5.5 hours. Wouldn’t come back.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
The clubhouse hosts dining, locker rooms, and event spaces serving members year-round.
Walking is permitted and encouraged. Terrain is moderate with paved cart paths; comfortable shoes recommended.
Member invitation required for play; advance tee time reservations mandatory.
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