Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club features a classic 18-hole championship course in Central New Jersey, blending strategic design with natural water hazards and mature hardwoods. This private layout balances challenge and accessibility, offering a refined experience for players across all skill levels.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers a refined golfing experience marked by its classic 18-hole layout set amid the gently rolling terrain of Central New Jersey. This private course weaves through mature hardwoods and strategically placed water hazards that subtly influence shot selection without overwhelming the player. The design favors thoughtful play and precision over raw distance, inviting golfers of varied skill levels to engage with its varied challenges. Fairways are lined with towering oaks and maples that provide both shade and scenic framing, while well-maintained greens reward accurate approach shots with true, consistent rolls.
Players will find the routing thoughtfully paced, with several holes flowing alongside small ponds or crossing over natural creeks that introduce a quietly demanding element to key shots. The course’s par 72 setup stretches just over 6,800 yards from the back tees, but multiple tee options offer a balanced risk-reward dynamic that keeps the course approachable for higher handicaps while demanding strategic execution from low indexes. The subtle elevation changes and undulating fairways encourage strategic planning, ensuring that every shot requires focus and adaptability.
The clubhouse complements the experience with a welcoming atmosphere, featuring dining and lounge facilities that reflect the club’s long-standing tradition of hospitality. Members and their guests enjoy amenities that include a well-stocked pro shop and practice areas designed to perfect every facet of the game. Walking is encouraged throughout the year, especially during the milder spring and fall months when the course’s natural beauty is most striking, and paths are firm.
With its blend of natural landscape and thoughtful course architecture, Plainfield Country Club remains a prime destination for those seeking a competitive yet inviting environment. Whether playing a casual round or competing in the club’s organized events, golfers will appreciate the course’s balance of challenge and playability in a setting that quietly commands respect and rewards attention to detail.
Course Highlights
The course is distinguished by its integration of natural water features and mature hardwood trees, which frame many key holes. Its strategic layout channels players through a series of holes that reward shot placement over length. The par-5 13th hole is often noted for its risk-reward design, where approach shots must navigate a water hazard guarding the green.
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Guest Reviews
Sammy Watterson
Great course for the price
Mary Frances Hall
I love the scenery on the country roads throughout. Photo are actually a distant way from the club areas
Sarah Hunt-Frank
A challenging course with so much natural beauty. Plus there was a welcoming committee of friendly dogs. Very affordable prices and a friendly proprietor.
Sam Shankle
Great place!
Joseph Chambers
There is something pure about this place. Nine holes on nine greens on a hilly property with some unique routing. It's casual and simple, short with no bunkers or water, yet it's not exactly easy. Small greens with steep runoffs offer a good defense against pin-hunters, and the banked fairways require careful consideration before ripping driver off every tee. The short par-fours are also not exactly layups. In many ways, this course resembles the game as it was originally designed; a field game that is more raw than manicured. If you are looking for plush fairways, 13 stimpmeter greens, and an exclusive environment, this is not it. It's a small-town track in the Holler Land of Appalachia with power lines crossing air space and a tiny cemetery sandwiched between an intersection of greens and tee boxes. It has character and it should be applauded. It's a 5-star golf course because of its context and approach.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring dining, pro shop, and locker rooms
Walking is permitted and encouraged; course terrain is moderate with paved cart paths. Recommended footwear includes good grip golf shoes suitable for varied footing.
Member invitation required for guest play; advance tee time reservations mandatory
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