Plainfield Country Club presents a classic 18-hole parkland course characterized by rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and pristine greens. This private championship layout offers an engaging challenge suitable for diverse skill levels amid a serene, tree-lined setting close to Edison, NJ.
Located just outside Edison, New Jersey, Plainfield Country Club offers a distinguished private golf experience defined by its classic parkland layout and thoughtful conditioning. This 18-hole championship course presents a traditional design framed by mature hardwoods and gently rolling terrain that demands precise shot-making and strategic play. The fairways offer a generous width that balances challenge and fairness, making the course approachable for a wide range of skill levels, from dedicated low handicappers to enthusiastic club players.
The landscape rises and falls subtly, directing players through a course where elevation changes influence club selection and approach angles. Lush, well-manicured greens invite careful reads, while bunkers are positioned to punish aggressive lines without feeling unfair—guardians of the putting surfaces that prompt respect and planning. The course’s overall ambiance lends an air of quiet focus, with tree-lined holes providing a measure of shelter from winds, allowing players to concentrate on shot execution.
Amenities support a complete golf outing, featuring a classic clubhouse with dining options and member services that enrich the overall visit. Dedicated locker rooms and practice facilities, including a driving range and putting green, allow players to warm up thoroughly before teeing off. Membership policies sustain an exclusive environment where tee times are managed to provide a steady pace of play.
For golfers planning their visit, walking is encouraged given the compact routing that connects the holes smoothly. Sturdy golf shoes with traction are recommended due to occasional moisture underfoot from morning dew or weather changes. The course plays to a par of 72, with total yardage stretching over 6,900 yards, providing enough length to present a robust test while maintaining options for shorter hitters.
Plainfield Country Club’s blend of traditional parkland charm, meticulous maintenance, and thoughtful playability makes it a distinguished venue in Central New Jersey’s private golf landscape. It promises a round where precision and focus yield rewards, inviting players to engage fully with each shot and the quietly commanding natural setting.
Traditional parkland design with mature hardwoods framing fairways, gently rolling terrain that influences shot strategy, well-positioned bunkers protecting fast, true greens, and thoughtfully routed holes enabling a steady pace of play.
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1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Plainfield Country Club Clubhouse - classic facility with dining and locker rooms
Encouraged on this compact layout; recommend golf shoes with good traction due to morning moisture and occasional wet conditions
Member invitation required; tee times by reservation only