Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club features an 18-hole parkland championship course that blends traditional design with approachable challenge. Located near Edison, NJ, its mature hardwood setting and steady green conditions provide an engaging round for golfers of varied skill levels.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club offers a refined private golfing experience within Central New Jersey, just a short drive from Edison. This 18-hole championship course presents a classic parkland layout that weaves strategically through mature hardwoods and gently rolling terrain. Each hole invites players to engage with subtle elevation changes and well-placed hazards that test shot placement without overwhelming higher handicaps. The routing balances risk and reward, encouraging thoughtful course management while maintaining approachable playability for a broad range of golfers.
The course’s fairways demand accuracy yet remain forgiving in their generous widths, guiding ball flight around bunkers that vigilantly protect landing zones. Smooth greens provide reliable pace and true breaks, rewarding precision on approach shots and steady putting strokes. Plainfield’s conditioning reflects ongoing commitment to quality, with clipped turf that feels consistent underfoot and holds firm against errant balls.
Set amid a quiet, mature landscape of towering oaks and maples, the setting complements the course’s traditional style without overwhelming the senses. Varied holes allow players to experience sunlight filtering through foliage or soft breezes adding subtle complexity to each shot. The absence of overly penal features invites contemplation of strategic angles rather than sheer power, appealing to players who enjoy intellectual engagement alongside physical skill.
As a members-only facility, Plainfield Country Club prioritizes an exclusive atmosphere, with a well-appointed clubhouse offering social and dining amenities designed to complement a full day of golf. Walking the course is encouraged, with gentle elevation changes and smooth cart paths accommodating all styles of play. Recommended footwear includes soft-spiked shoes to maintain course integrity and personal comfort.
This course suits golfers seeking a championship-level test that respects tradition and playability. Whether refining one’s short game or aiming to tame the longer holes, Plainfield rewards focus and thoughtful execution. Its blend of scenic tranquility and challenging shot-making secures its standing as a distinguished stop for Central New Jersey’s golfing community.
Course Highlights
The course’s layout emphasizes a classic parkland style, with well-guarded greens and fairways framed by mature oaks. Signature holes highlight subtle elevation shifts and strategically placed bunkers that challenge precision. The well-maintained greens invite thoughtful putting, while the overall design accommodates players from all levels with a measured degree of difficulty.
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Guest Reviews
Dan Schneider
Overpriced. Conditions are not good. Some tee boxes are unplayable. Very rude in the clubhouse. Rocks in bunkers. A decent municipal at best yet charge up the wazoo. Had grounds groups watering fairways and greens ahead of us and they wouldn't stop as we were hitting into them. Borderline insane...all for $250+!?!?
Will Mauro
I play golf with a group of 20 guys and we play all over the tri state area. Today we had 3 tee times at Pound Ridge. You can only get 1 tee time online and have to call for the other 2. Got to the course, the parking lot had about 25 cars in it. I dropped my clubs at the bag drop and went inside to pay. On the website it says that the greens were punched on March 25 so they have a reduced tee fee of $130. I let the man at the register know we only have 10 guys, as 2 of our guys got stuck at work and couldn’t make it. He proceeds to tell me that I will have to pay for the 2 spots we didn’t use. I asked why, there were multiple open tee times available. He stated that we reserved for 12 and that we would have to pay for those 2 spots. Again, we were a group of 10, probably 20% of the rounds that were played today, he could have easily gave us a pass for the 2 spots. But no, he charged me the extra $260. One of the guys in my group was there early. He paid for the round and wanted to hit balls at the range. The same guy in the pro shop stated it was too early before his tee time to hit balls. I’ve played well over 500 rounds of golf. I have never heard you can’t hit balls at the range until 30 minutes before your time. The staff is extremely rude and unwelcoming. Course was ok, greens were still extremely rough with all of them with punch holes still prevalent. Instead of our group of 10 staying at the course and hanging at the bar for drinks, we went to DiNardos for drinks and pizza and were happy to spend $400 there. Highly recommend DiNardos! That $400 would have went to the club, but it didn’t. In our opinion it’s just not a way to promote more golf at your club. We won’t be back
Stephen Gallino
The audacity to charge what you charge to play Here is a joke. You should be ashamed of yourselves as a company and organization. Whatever you want to call yourself, why don't you just make it private if you're gonna charge someone over $250- 180 to play? I frankly couldn't even enjoy myself all I kept thinking about was.How much it cost?If it wasn't for the bachelor party that we were there for never.Ever again.Would I wanna go back there?I don't care how nice the course is. I've played in courses in Hawaii in Italy and Greece. That never cost this much.
Kelly M. Mueller
ABSOLUTELY gorgeous course. I have nothing but the most incredible things to say about this place. While it is a little overpriced in my opinion, if you can make it happen, I definitely think everyone should play this course at least once.
Dan Schneider
Overpriced. Conditions are not good. Some tee boxes are unplayable. Very rude in the clubhouse. Rocks in bunkers. A decent municipal at best yet charge up the wazoo. Had grounds groups watering fairways and greens ahead of us and they wouldn't stop as we were hitting into them. Borderline insane...all for $250+!?!?
Salvatore
Holy moly, what a beautiful gorgeous amazing stunning whatever you wanna call it place this was. Pete dye truly has you questioning the skill, mind and test that you put yourself through play this course. The staff and service was amazing starter was super friendly course was prestigious in every possible aspect. Price is great for the experienced golfer and or high class golfer. I was lucky enough to be gifted a round for my birthday and will forever cherish my times on the ground. 10/10 Fairways, 10/10 Greens, Practice area with full Chipping, Putting and driving range. Open only during the season, closed during winter.
High Low
Worst Golf Experience – Unsafe, Disrespectful, Possibly Racist Let me be clear — this was one of the worst golf experiences I’ve ever had, and it happened at this course. From the start, the front staff — including the ranger — were extremely rude. I’m Asian, and the way I was treated felt blatantly racist. They yelled for no reason. There was no situation that justified that level of aggression. We paid $300 to play here. You think that gives you the right to treat people like trash? I stayed calm only because I was with elders. Otherwise, it would’ve been a whole different story. Now here’s the part that really blew my mind. Three different maintenance workers walked right in front of my shots during play, casually spraying water. No regard for safety. No hesitation. Just “Go ahead, I don’t mind.” Really? I’m trying to hit a second shot with someone 100 yards ahead of me waving a hose — and they refuse to move. You expect me to swing with someone standing in front of me? That’s not just distracting. That’s reckless. I encountered this three separate times over 18 holes. Does that sound normal to you? It’s absolutely unacceptable. Eventually, I just swung anyway. If they got hit, so be it. That’s how ridiculous this situation was. This place thinks it’s a premium course. What a joke. Won’t be back. Fix your staff. Fix your culture. Or keep losing players.
Tony Suengtaek LEE
The management of the golf course and the management of the green are very satisfactory. The difficulty of the rough is high. Facility managers lack understanding of golf. : Spray water on the green during golf. During the tee shot, the manager's cart passes in the direction of the tee shot despite, even he's eyes contact with us. There is a lack of the editorial of the people who should not come out of the price.
Harrison Hope
Very disappointing. We were charged $260 per person this weekend. Course is decent but greens were in terrible condition as were the tee boxes. The course just cannot justify the price. Cart girl was only seen once. Separately staff are extremely unprofessional. We were called cheapskates to our face by the men who clean the carts because we didn’t have cash for a tip. Completely unacceptable for any establishment but especially for a course charging premium pricing. Save you money and go elsewhere. Terrible value for money and staff make it very unenjoyable
Kevin
This is the place to play
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse offering dining, locker rooms, and event spaces
Walking permitted and encouraged; consider soft-spiked shoes for comfort and turf protection
Member invitation required for tee times and facility access
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