Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club delivers a private, 18-hole parkland golf experience within peaceful hardwood surroundings near Edison, NJ. Its balanced layout combines championship challenge with approachable playability, embracing members who appreciate precision and tradition.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club, located just outside Edison, New Jersey, offers an exclusive 18-hole championship golf experience set within a classic parkland layout. As a private, members-only facility, it emphasizes tradition and meticulous course conditioning amid a landscape marked by mature hardwoods and gently rolling terrain. The course length stretches over 6,700 yards from the championship tees, with a par of 72 that delivers a well-rounded test of golf for skilled players without alienating those still sharpening their game.
Walkers will appreciate the course’s thoughtful routing, which balances challenging shotmaking with navigable distances between holes. Fairways are generously wide but guarded by strategically placed bunkers and water hazards that demand accuracy and course management. The greens present subtle undulations, rewarding precise approach shots with opportunities for birdie while challenging putting strokes with careful reads of the contours.
Visitors and members alike comment on the serene ambiance maintained through a diligent maintenance program. The surrounding woods provide occasional shade and a quiet natural soundtrack of rustling leaves and bird calls, complementing the rigor of play. The club’s clubhouse serves as a welcoming focal point featuring comfortable locker rooms, a dining area, and practice facilities including a driving range and putting green tailored to prepare players before stepping onto the first tee.
What sets Plainfield apart is its accessibility to golfers across skill levels combined with championship-caliber design elements. While experienced players will find enough variety and challenge to engage their shot-making skills, newcomers can enjoy a layout that encourages strategic play over brute force. The course is typically in prime condition from spring through fall, though members are advised to check seasonal updates regarding course playability.
For those planning a visit, walking is encouraged with soft-soled shoes recommended to preserve turf quality. Member invitation is required, since the club operates strictly on a private-access basis. Plainfield Country Club represents a traditional golf setting in Central New Jersey, where golf’s classic values meet modern course stewardship in a refined, approachable environment.
Course Highlights
Classic parkland design with mature hardwood trees framing wide fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and subtly contoured greens. The layout skillfully blends challenge and approachability, making it suitable for a broad range of golfers. The clubhouse supports a full golf experience with dining and practice areas.
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Guest Reviews
Sara Jo Jones
Decent course. The employees were rude on multiple encounters. We had a storm coming close and was caught in it trying to get back to the clubhouse. We were never informed or warned by staff at all! Very disappointing. We have played this course for many years, every holiday and encountered more rude and condesending people this year than ever before! Staff and other players!
George Michael
The ladies in the pro shop were most polite and helpful when I used the practice range and made a tee time. The course, despite the lack of rain, was in great shape. The course was fully booked, but we still played in 3 hours and 45 minutes. I most highly recommend this course !!!
Mike H
What has happened to this course? Played it last year and it was fabulous. Played March 16 - tees and greens were mediocre at best, numerous have large bare patches. Bunkers (which are very unique) need serious attention in edging and leveling and the most puzzling was no food, no alcohol, no water (someone said they sold bottled water and Gatorade in the pro shop, but come on). I’ll be watching comments and feedback and hope they get the course back in good shape and open the snack bar before I return.
Gerry Crumbley
Better shape than July 24. Tees and fairways are much better, not perfect, but better. Greens were hard and semi-fast. Some greens are ruff, but they're working on them, and hole placement was mostly in a good area. I'm not a fan of the "square" bunkers. The problem is they're flat. you can't see them from the fairway, so you don't know how the architect intended for the hole to be played. There is no visual interest or aesthetic appeal, and you won't know if you're in one until you get to your ball. However, they did actually have sand in them this year. If they would go back to the standard bunkers, this would be a very nice course to play and I would give it a 4-star rating. Without seeing the white sand, it just looks bland. Lake edges were trimmed as well as could be expected. Not Masters trimmed, but clean. Snack bar and beverage carts were open and running this year, that was a good thing. It's not a $70 course (that's what I paid), $50 would be about right.
alec schoengrund
Not maintenance the course. No notice of bad conditions or a discounted rate. Used to be a nice place to play but they stopped taking care of the course.
Jim Warren
Great staff tees for all skill levels
Ken3r Traylor
TeeJay Smith
Ron F
alec schoengrund
Not maintenance the course. No notice of bad conditions or a discounted rate. Used to be a nice place to play but they stopped taking care of the course.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring locker rooms, dining, and practice facilities
Walking encouraged with soft-soled shoes recommended; course terrain is moderately hilly but manageable for regular golfers.
Member invitation required; reservation mandatory to secure tee times.
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