Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole private parkland course in Central New Jersey, combining strategic bunkering and rolling terrain to engage players of all levels. With meticulous conditioning and inviting practice facilities, it is a refined destination for members seeking both challenge and comfort.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club stands as a distinguished private golf venue located just a short drive from Edison, New Jersey. Featuring a classic 18-hole layout, this championship course offers a challenging yet rewarding experience rooted in traditional parkland styling. Mature tree lines frame each hole, while well-manicured fairways and carefully contoured greens craft shot values that reward strategic decision-making and precision.
Set within the central New Jersey region, the course takes advantage of gently rolling terrain that tests various skill levels without overwhelming less experienced players. Its design emphasizes a balance between length and accuracy, with narrower landing zones guarded by bunkers that negotiate approach shots on many holes. The meticulous condition of the turf is a highlight for members, with greens that roll true and fairways maintained to the highest standards.
Those who journey to Plainfield will find that the environment encourages an immersive encounter with the landscape. Breezes carry across open stretches, influencing shot choices and pace of play, while wooded sections invite quiet focus. It suits a wide spectrum of golfers, from mid-handicappers seeking a fair fight to low handicappers probing the subtleties of course management.
Amenities complementing the golfing experience include a classic clubhouse offering refined dining and comfortable gathering spaces. Practice facilities include a putting green and short game area, supporting preparation for the course’s intricacies. The club maintains a walking-friendly policy, encouraging players to absorb the course’s rhythm and layout fully. Footwear with solid support is advisable given gentle elevation changes.
Membership at Plainfield is exclusive, requiring invitation and reservation for tee times. The club’s reputation rests on its quiet elegance, playability, and a welcoming culture for members dedicated to the game. For those planning a visit through membership connections, the course promises a traditional golf experience with cleanly maintained challenges and an ambiance suited to thoughtful play.
Course Highlights
Plainfield Country Club is known for its traditional parkland setting with strategically placed bunkers that influence both drives and approaches. Mature hardwoods border many fairways, providing a serene backdrop while adding complexity to shot selection. The course’s well-kept greens demand precision, making it an engaging test for golfers who appreciate thoughtful layout and consistent conditions.
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Guest Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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
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+!?!?
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+!?!?
Kevin
This is the place to play
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.
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
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.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Plainfield Country Club Clubhouse offers dining, locker rooms, and social spaces.
Walking is permitted and encouraged. The course features gentle elevation changes best navigated with supportive golf shoes.
Member invitation required; tee time reservations mandatory.
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