Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club features an 18-hole private parkland layout just outside Edison, New Jersey. The course offers a strategic test with tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens, designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels while immersing them in a tranquil, refined setting.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club presents an 18-hole private golf course that gracefully balances tradition with a competitive edge. Located just outside Edison, New Jersey, this Central New Jersey gem occupies a rolling parkland setting where mature hardwoods and gentle elevation changes shape each hole's unique character. The course layout rewards thoughtful shot-making and consistency, appealing to players who appreciate strategic golf over raw power.
Teeing off from well-maintained fairways guarded by an array of bunkers, golfers navigate a test of precision that remains accessible without sacrificing challenge. Greens at Plainfield are moderately sized with subtle breaks that encourage close attention to speed and line, delivering a fair but exacting putting surface. Though sculpted to challenge low handicappers, the course’s multiple tee boxes allow players of varying skill levels to find a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
The surrounding landscape offers a calm and undisturbed backdrop, with woodland views and intermittent water features creating a quiet refuge from the nearby urban bustle. Each hole unfolds with a measured pace, inviting golfers to settle into their rhythm and appreciate a course where layout and conditions harmonize.
Amenities at Plainfield Country Club reflect its private status, featuring a welcoming clubhouse where members can gather before or after play. The facility supports a range of services including a well-stocked pro shop and dining options that prioritize comfort and camaraderie. Walking is encouraged for those who enjoy the game’s traditional pace, though carts are available upon request.
Visitors and members alike benefit from the club’s commitment to maintaining course conditions throughout the year, with seasonal care that ensures consistent playability. The approachable yet demanding course design accommodates strategic players seeking both enjoyment and improvement. Whether refining a short game or challenging yourself against the course's subtle pitfalls, Plainfield Country Club offers an experience that blends classic parkland golf with the understated elegance of a long-standing private club.
Course Highlights
Plainfield Country Club is distinguished by its traditional parkland design with mature hardwoods framing each hole. The course’s strategic bunkering and well-placed water hazards demand thoughtful shot placement. Noteworthy are the mid-length par-4 holes that test accuracy off the tee and require precise approach shots to subtly contoured greens. Its private status ensures quiet, well-maintained fairways and greens, creating a demanding yet fair golf experience within a serene environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest Reviews
Jordan
Careful booking an online tee time. They’ll send you into a monsoon & unplayable course to take your $130 without letting you cancel. As with every course over the last 5 years, green fees have climbed precipitously without any of that being reinvested into the course. Not sure who these guys think they are, but go spend your money elsewhere
Kaleb Beelen
Course layout is decent. The greens could use some love and restoration, and the traps aren't super well manicured. The real reason for the 2-Star was the fact that in front of us was several groups of very drunk people. I'm guessing a group of 30 or do. Not exaggerating, it took us 5 hours and 10 minutes to play our round. We started at 4:30 and didn't finish until 9:40pm which was quite frustrating. Saw the ranger once, but he didn't say anything.
Jordan
Careful booking an online tee time. They’ll send you into a monsoon & unplayable course to take your $130 without letting you cancel. As with every course over the last 5 years, green fees have climbed precipitously without any of that being reinvested into the course. Not sure who these guys think they are, but go spend your money elsewhere
Kaleb Beelen
Course layout is decent. The greens could use some love and restoration, and the traps aren't super well manicured. The real reason for the 2-Star was the fact that in front of us was several groups of very drunk people. I'm guessing a group of 30 or do. Not exaggerating, it took us 5 hours and 10 minutes to play our round. We started at 4:30 and didn't finish until 9:40pm which was quite frustrating. Saw the ranger once, but he didn't say anything.
David Theoret
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Caitlin Cain
Disappointment to say the least. This is a $120 round and unfortunately it is not at all worth the price. The carts are extremely outdated and just old- they need to upgrade these… They have no GPS tracking system (we went in the pro shop to buy a new rangefinder battery and conveniently they were sold out of those). The cart storage area up front was not impressive. No tees or divot tools were prepared in our cart. Range balls are not included in your $120 round - you have to pay for those too :) The course itself was not impressive. Some holes with water which were somewhat aesthetically pleasing, but for Crystal ‘Mountain’ - this course is a joke. It’s flat. Women’s tee box on 3 is an abomination (see photo below). Some holes were challenging. You’re best to take your money and go to Boyne Mountain and play the Monument or the Alpine for $20 more. Would not play this course again. Would give 1/5 starts truly, but their staff was really friendly and helpful! So 2/5.
Jay Roma
Initially I thought seeing 3 stars was a little harsh. Got to play it finally, the layout is awesome. Very cool course. The conditions, had I paid full price, I might have asked for my money back. I got this round on Groupgolfer and I think I paid $40. For $40, I would certainly play it again. For their SPRING rate at $85 I would have been really upset. Conditions were really bad. The staff and the facility are great. But the course was in such bad shape. Again, for the price I paid, I would play it again. But if I went peak season and paid $85+ I would have been really upset.
Jay Roma
Initially I thought seeing 3 stars was a little harsh. Got to play it finally, the layout is awesome. Very cool course. The conditions, had I paid full price, I might have asked for my money back. I got this round on Groupgolfer and I think I paid $40. For $40, I would certainly play it again. For their SPRING rate at $85 I would have been really upset. Conditions were really bad. The staff and the facility are great. But the course was in such bad shape. Again, for the price I paid, I would play it again. But if I went peak season and paid $85+ I would have been really upset.
Dianne Johnson
There was no starter or bev cart, which the pro shop stated there would be. Also stated there cart staff would direct us but no staff out there. We took care of our own clubs. A bit disappointing. We will not return
Dean
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring pro shop and dining facilities
Walking is permitted and encouraged; comfortable shoes recommended due to gentle elevation changes and varied terrain.
Member invitation required for tee time reservations
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