Plainfield Country Club offers a refined 18-hole championship experience just outside Edison, New Jersey. Its classic parkland design challenges golfers with precise fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and receptive greens in a quietly elegant private setting.
Situated a short drive from Edison, New Jersey, Plainfield Country Club offers an authentic private golf experience within the Central New Jersey region. This 18-hole championship course presents a classic parkland layout that demands precision and strategic shot-making. Lush fairways wind through mature hardwoods and gentle elevations that create subtle challenges without overwhelming players of varying skill levels. The course’s thoughtfully designed greens present receptive surfaces that reward well-planned approach shots, while bunkers placed with purpose protect many of the putting areas, inviting creativity from the tee onward.
At approximately 6,700 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, Plainfield balances strategic length with the natural terrain’s patience-testing contours. The setting is quietly refined, embraced by broad expanses of well-manicured turf that contrast with wooded sections, offering both shelter from the elements and tests in wind control. Players will find a range of shot requirements from long, carrying drives to delicate touch shots around the greens. The course plays well for mid- to low-handicap golfers aiming to hone accuracy and course management under the watchful eyes of its subtle elevation shifts.
Amenities include a classic clubhouse with dining and locker room facilities that serve members and their guests in a relaxed but polished atmosphere. The club encourages walking, offering well-maintained paths and smooth turf conditions ideal for those who appreciate experiencing the course intimately on foot. The terrain and layout also accommodate carts smoothly, making the course accessible in varying weather conditions.
Plainfield Country Club demands attention to detail while allowing players to find rhythm and enjoyment in the rounds played here. Its traditional design and well-kept grounds remain an enduring attraction for private golf enthusiasts in New Jersey looking for a quiet, thoughtful golfing challenge without unnecessary extravagance.
The course’s parkland layout is defined by mature trees lining rolling fairways, strategic bunkering guarding the greens, and subtle elevation changes that reward intelligent shot placement. The club maintains an emphasis on tradition and playability, fostering a competitive yet inviting environment for its membership.
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1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring dining, locker rooms, and member lounges
Walking is welcomed and supported by well-maintained turf and paths; golf shoes with soft spikes recommended
Member invitation required for tee times and guest play