Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club presents a refined private 18-hole parkland course near Edison, New Jersey. Its thoughtfully designed layout offers strategic challenges balanced with playability, set in a tranquil, mature landscape ideal for a broad range of golfers.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers a distinguished private golf experience with an 18-hole championship layout that challenges golfers while remaining accessible to a broad range of skill levels. Located just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, this mature course weaves through a gently rolling landscape framed by established hardwoods and manicured fairways. Its parkland style emphasizes strategic shot placement over length, appealing particularly to players who value precision and course management.
The course’s design encourages thoughtful play, with tree-lined holes that test both accuracy and tactical decision-making. Greens are well-contoured and guarded by subtle bunkering, requiring careful approach shots and deft putting. While the layout poses challenges to low handicappers, it remains inviting for intermediate players seeking a rewarding test without undue frustration.
Set within a serene environment, the experience is enriched by quiet fairways and a clubhouse that serves as a refined social hub. Amenities include a fully staffed pro shop and well-appointed locker rooms, complemented by dining options that cater to members and guests alike. The course is maintained with consistent attention, ensuring good playing conditions through most of the year, though spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for a round.
Walking the course is encouraged, with gentle terrain and ample paths that guide players clearly from tee to green. Proper golf shoes are recommended to navigate some subtly elevated tees and occasionally damp areas after rain. For those preferring a cart, these are available but the course’s layout favors walkers enjoying a paced, intimate connection with the landscape.
Plainfield Country Club balances tradition and challenge, appealing to golfers who appreciate a course that demands thoughtful strategy while offering a welcoming atmosphere. It’s an option for members who want to engage in competitive play or simply enjoy the rhythms of a well-maintained parkland course close to the urban corridor of New Jersey.
Course Highlights
Plainfield Country Club boasts a classic parkland design with mature tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens that demand precise iron play. The layout rewards strategic shot-making, particularly on holes where fairways narrow and elevation changes influence club selection. Its well-maintained bunkers and smooth putting surfaces provide a satisfying test. The setting offers quiet and focus, making it a favored venue for members seeking both competition and camaraderie.
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Guest Reviews
Joe Rottman
A nice course golf for the value! The course is relatively tight and with a lot of trees, which reminds me of the Midwest courses I learned to play on. Greens were in pretty good shape. Some of the fairways were a bit rough, as were some areas outside the cart path, but we enjoyed our time here overall.
Peyton Kowalski
They have a swim club and host TVHS swim despite consistent complaints from the new owner. Sadly the food is iffy, it could very well go either way with fast service or slow service. The new owner changed so much and honestly destroyed what was once a pretty good restaurant and country club. Update: They have only gone downhill. The quality is that of a money hungry soulless husk of what once was. The only good thing here is the fitness center and the pool, no thanks to the management, the golf course is only used by a limited few who can't be bothered to drive to the next golf course over or who already have access because they live in the neighborhood.
Beth Barber
Casey was excellent with assisting on information about the gym. I was able to get my access card and start working out today. Thank you for your customer service excellence and I look forward to trying the restaurant out as well. Gym equipment was right on point for my needs today. Look forward to working out regularly here!
Michael Van Grunsven
First time golfing here and had an enjoyable time. I was a single with my wife spotting the ball for me due to vision issues. Check in was efficient and there is a starter. Pace was good until we made the turn. We were following a twosome with good pace on the front. When we came to 10, they stuck a foursome in front of us which slowed us down. I eventually skipped a hole which made pace much better. They should not let groups go off the back Unless there is a gap. Maybe the starter allowed? We golfed yesterday, tee time 12:50. Otherwise staff very friendly and the course was in decent shape. Sand traps are a dark hard surface. Not used to hitting out of that.
Bill Ballard
This course is super fun, it's in really great shape right now and the staff is so accommodating to Charities for fundraisers. I love getting my friends out here having relaxing time on a nice course I would suggest everyone give it a try for a out of the way quiet little course
Beth Barber
Casey was excellent with assisting on information about the gym. I was able to get my access card and start working out today. Thank you for your customer service excellence and I look forward to trying the restaurant out as well. Gym equipment was right on point for my needs today. Look forward to working out regularly here!
Bill Ballard
This course is super fun, it's in really great shape right now and the staff is so accommodating to Charities for fundraisers. I love getting my friends out here having relaxing time on a nice course I would suggest everyone give it a try for a out of the way quiet little course
Brandon Gress
Played golf here for the first time today, with my wife. Conditions were windy however I wouldn't have minded that if the course was serviceable. This is one of the worst maintained courses I've played in recent memory. Many of the greens are rock hard so forget about any approach shots. There is hard pack dirt and weeds everywhere along and in the fairways. So many areas of dirt! chipping in many areas is like hitting off concrete. Fairways are mixed with saturated swamp grass and dry as a bone hard-pack. VERY disappointed.
jeremy wiitala
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
The clubhouse features a full-service pro shop, locker rooms, and casual dining.
Walking is encouraged; terrain is mostly moderate with paved cart paths. Comfortable golf shoes recommended.
Member invitation required for tee times and guest play.
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