Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club presents a timeless 18-hole parkland course just outside Edison, New Jersey. Known for its wide fairways, precise bunkering, and inviting greens, it offers a balanced challenge to players seeking an approachable yet strategic round in a private setting.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club, located just outside Edison, New Jersey, delivers a classic 18-hole championship layout set within the rolling landscapes of Central New Jersey. As a private members-only course, Plainfield offers a serene yet strategically crafted golfing experience that balances challenge and enjoyment for players across all skill levels. The course reflects a traditional parkland style, with tree-lined fairways gently framing each hole and providing a measured test of accuracy and course management.
Covering a total yardage around 6,600 yards with a par of 72, the course unfolds over a diverse terrain that rewards thoughtful shot selection. Wide fairways ease playability off the tee while well-positioned bunkers and undulating greens add subtle complexity. The course’s topography invites golfers to engage with varying elevation changes, which influence club selection and approach tactics. Overhead, mature oaks and maples contribute to the course’s calm atmosphere, particularly striking in autumn when seasonal color enhances the natural setting.
Designed to accommodate a broad range of players, Plainfield’s multiple tees encourage enjoyment whether you are navigating familiar fairways or honing competitive play. The putting surfaces are meticulously maintained, offering true rolls that demand precision without unnecessary frustration.
Beyond the course itself, the clubhouse serves as a gracious hub, featuring ample dining and locker room facilities that support a complete day of golf and social engagement. Walking is allowed and often appreciated for those seeking a full sensory connection to the course's environment, though carts are also available depending on conditions.
Strategically placed fairway bunkers stand watch over scoring opportunities, while occasional water hazards introduce moments of heightened awareness. The serene setting, combined with thoughtful conditioning, results in a smooth rhythm of play where strategy meets natural beauty.
Plainfield Country Club remains a distinguished option for those seeking rigorous yet accessible golf in Central New Jersey. Prospective visitors should plan for a private round, keeping in mind the club’s etiquette and reservation policies. Clear fairways, smart routing, and quality service make this classic course a rewarding stop for members and their guests.
Course Highlights
A classic parkland design with mature tree corridors framing each hole, fairway bunkers that demand strategic positioning, and undulating greens that test putting precision. The course offers seasoned players a thoughtful challenge while maintaining playability for less experienced golfers. Well-appointed practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse add to the overall experience.
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Guest Reviews
Jeff Schmidt
Al Roden
Brought high handicap customers here for a wonderful October day of golf. The course is very fair, wide fairways no blind shot many tee boxes and the greens are spectacular. The staff, from the bag drop “Scotty” pro shop, restaurant and 1/2 way house treated us like members. Sorry for playing slow we didn’t want it to end.
t gates
B-Team trying to get A-Team pricing. Wolverine design was excellent. Player did a great job. Very playable even from the tips but some good tough holes. Tee boxes and fairways were C quality. Greens were decent not amazing. Few ppl fix their divots let along ball marks. Service and staff were nice, but they’re about what you would expect from a mid-range course. All in all, it felt like a high quality muni or medium quality public, but the problem is their pricing is offensive for the quality. $175 for a round, let alone $18 per sleeve for Pro-Vs. So wrong given the quality. I would say the course is 4-stars thanks to the awesome design buttressing the conditions, and service was 3-star, but they wanted pretty much 5-star pricing.
Tim Cross
Played Wolverine last Saturday. After reading about the course I was really looking forward to a great experience. When checking in and finding the cost was $160 I told myself “Wow, this place must be terrific.” What a galactic disappointment. The course was in horrible shape. Didn’t look like it had been maintained for weeks, except for a somewhat recent grass cutting of too-long grass which left large clumps of cut grass scattered about the fairways. And the fairways were peppered with divots some very large. The many sand traps looked like they hadn’t been touched for months. I read about beautiful white sand traps here, not so. These traps were like hitting off of packed dirt or concrete. Many greens had damaged areas that had not been addressed, ant mounds and lots of old and new ball marks that had not been repaired. We ended up a couple groups behind a foursome that was taking anywhere from 15-20 minutes on each green. Talking and pointing and talking more and analyzing every putt. No consideration for the people they were holding up. Towards the middle of the back nine there were five foursomes backing up. I felt like yelling ‘just putt the GD ball already.’ Rangers routinely came by but did nothing. I asked one about the slow play and he said it was backed up. Again, not so. Shortly afterwards the beverage cart attendee told us there was nobody in front of these fools for numerous holes. Overall, the Wolverine was an absolutely horrible golfing experience. Heck, even the cart paths on this course had potholes in them that needed repair. I can’t believe I paid so much to golf on such a rundown golf course. I play on beautiful well-maintained courses in the Grand Rapids area and pay ~ $40 for 18 with cart. Many with GPS in the golf carts which this course does not have (for a higher end golf course that was a surprise). Wolverine is in no way worth $160. I enjoy going north and have played some very nice courses up there but I’ll never come back to this place.
Al Roden
Brought high handicap customers here for a wonderful October day of golf. The course is very fair, wide fairways no blind shot many tee boxes and the greens are spectacular. The staff, from the bag drop “Scotty” pro shop, restaurant and 1/2 way house treated us like members. Sorry for playing slow we didn’t want it to end.
Keith Wiljanen
Ashley Grass
Michael Swaringen
It took us 30 mins to check in to give them 160 for golf. This place is way overpriced not in pressed at all. Too many courses around that are in better shape for the money
Justin Alexander
Course was fabulous. Got a par with a 9 wood and a putt putt ball. Can't beat it. Hotdogs at the turn tasted like Gordon Ramsay cooked them. Worth the price.
t gates
B-Team trying to get A-Team pricing. Wolverine design was excellent. Player did a great job. Very playable even from the tips but some good tough holes. Tee boxes and fairways were C quality. Greens were decent not amazing. Few ppl fix their divots let along ball marks. Service and staff were nice, but they’re about what you would expect from a mid-range course. All in all, it felt like a high quality muni or medium quality public, but the problem is their pricing is offensive for the quality. $175 for a round, let alone $18 per sleeve for Pro-Vs. So wrong given the quality. I would say the course is 4-stars thanks to the awesome design buttressing the conditions, and service was 3-star, but they wanted pretty much 5-star pricing.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring dining, locker rooms, and event spaces
Walking permitted and encouraged; smooth terrain but recommend proper footwear due to natural terrain
Member invitation required for tee times and guest play
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