Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers a private, championship-caliber 18-hole parkland course distinguished by rolling fairways, tree-lined corridors, and subtly contoured greens. Designed to challenge skilled players while remaining manageable for all levels, it delivers a refined golf experience just outside Edison, New Jersey.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club, located just a few miles from Edison in Central New Jersey, represents a classic example of an 18-hole private championship course that caters to serious golfers seeking a blend of strategic challenge and traditional parkland beauty. Characterized by mature tree lines, rolling terrain, and well-manicured fairways, the layout invites a range of playing styles, rewarding precision off the tee and thoughtful approach shots.
The parkland design shapes each hole with distinct personality, mixing tight corridors guarded by tree clusters with wider stretches that allow golfers to freely attack. The course’s greens are known for their subtle undulations, requiring steady putting strokes and a keen sense of speed control. While the layout provides enough complexity to engage low handicap players, its multiple tee boxes keep it approachable for golfers of varying skill levels.
Seasonal conditions often bring vibrant contrasts, with spring blossoms and fall foliage amplifying the course’s visual appeal. The well-maintained bunkers strategically frame fairways and greens, adding to both the aesthetic and challenge. Water hazards come into play on select holes, demanding careful navigation without punishing overly aggressive play.
As a private facility, Plainfield Country Club focuses on providing a comfortable, refined experience. The clubhouse offers excellent amenities including locker rooms, dining options, and a pro shop staffed to assist with equipment and instruction. The walking-friendly policy encourages players to enjoy the course’s natural rhythm and scenery at a deliberate pace, with smooth cart paths available for those opting not to walk.
The club’s close proximity to Edison ensures easy access while sustaining a secluded atmosphere away from urban rush. Golfers planning a visit should prepare for a course that values shot-making over sheer length, with a layout that tests every aspect of the game. For those seeking a traditional private course with a strong emphasis on strategic play and quality maintenance, Plainfield Country Club presents an inviting destination in the heart of Central New Jersey.
Course Highlights
Features a traditional parkland layout with mature tree lines and strategic bunkering. The course tests accuracy with well-placed hazards and multiple tee boxes invite players of different skill sets. Signature holes include long par 4s that reward risk-reward strategies and a par 3 with a challenging green surrounded by sand traps.
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Guest Reviews
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.
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.
Jeff Schmidt
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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.
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.
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
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
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 pro shop, dining facilities, and locker rooms
Walking is welcomed and encouraged; course terrain is moderately rolling—sturdy golf shoes recommended
Member invitation required; reservation mandatory for tee times
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