Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club presents a classic 18-hole parkland course just outside Edison, New Jersey, blending mature tree-lined fairways with strategic bunkers and natural water features. Ideal for players of various skill levels, the club offers a private, thoughtfully maintained setting where precision and an appreciation for subtle course design come together.
Course Overview
Situated just outside Edison in Central New Jersey, Plainfield Country Club stands as a quietly distinguished private golf venue offering an 18-hole layout that balances classic design with an inviting atmosphere. The course unfolds across gently rolling terrain, which lends itself to a parkland style marked by mature trees lining the fairways and strategic bunkering that demands thoughtful shot placement. With an overall par of 71 and a total yardage that challenges all levels without overwhelming, the course rewards precision and pace control over brute power.
Players will find the rolling fairways provide a rhythm that suits a variety of skill sets, making it approachable for intermediate golfers while still offering subtle intricacies that low handicappers appreciate. The greens are known for their firmness and gentle, undulating surfaces, presenting putting tests that encourage deliberate reads and steady tempo. Water features and native grasses come into play on multiple holes, introducing natural obstacles that blend seamlessly with the environment and quietly influence club selection and strategy.
The clubhouse is a refined setting, offering members well-appointed facilities for relaxation and socializing after rounds. Amenities include practice areas where golfers can warm up or fine-tune their swings before tee time, emphasizing the club’s commitment to fostering skill development alongside enjoyment.
Walking the course is encouraged, with well-maintained paths and subtle elevation changes that add character without exhaustion. Proper footwear suited to firm turf and occasional morning dew will enhance the experience, particularly during spring and fall play.
Plainfield Country Club’s membership-only policy ensures a respectful pace of play and an atmosphere of camaraderie, ideal for golfers seeking a focused yet welcoming environment. Whether honing a short game or engaging in friendly competition, the course offers a balanced challenge set within a setting that honors tradition and understated elegance.
Golfers planning a visit should note seasonal maintenance takes place primarily in late winter, positioning spring and summer as peak periods for optimal course conditions.
Course Highlights
The course is distinguished by its mature tree-lined fairways and a series of subtle elevation changes that frame each hole. Bunkers are strategically placed to protect the inviting, yet firm greens, which reward well-executed approaches. Water hazards appear thoughtfully along several holes, inviting careful course management. The clubhouse complements the course with quality practice areas emphasizing a comprehensive golf experience for members.
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Guest Reviews
David Riggs
Fern Allen
Courses are in great condition and everyone is very nice. Will go again.
Leonard Country Harrison
We spent this week in Williamsburg golfing. The time I spent with my buddies on 2 of their courses was well enjoyed. The club house restaurant had delicious options and the staff was very attentive. Blue Heron was in crazy good condition. Black Heath could use some water from the sprinkler because the ground was hard as heck. Otherwise the greens were super smooth and I give a total hats off to the staff and club.
D Muglio
We ate and had drinks. 4 of us. My Portobello sandwich had a 2x2 mushroom on it and 2 of my oysters were bad fishy smelling. Drinks were good. Dinner special and quesadillas were delicious but very small portions. Location and atmosphere awesome. Very comfortable seats after golfing.
Emily
We played the black heath course today, and while the greens and fairways are in great shape, the quality of service was not there. There should be a starter at each course, not out where the pro shop is. The starter gave us the go ahead only to find there was a group at the tee box waiting, and another group came to tee off at the same time as us. It felt like groups were just teeing off as they pleased. As a local WBurg resident, there are better options.
Herb C
This country club offers everything - clubhouse, restaurants, driving range (mats), top quality carts, and two semi-private courses (we played Blue Heron). The course was a lot of fun to play, with good challenges around every corner, but a very playable course that was in really good condition for early spring. the bar and restaurant offered great drinks and good dinner specials for after the round. Definitely a great place to start the season.
Hokie Fam
I have played numerous courses throughout Williamsburg and would rate the blue heron course at Ford's Colony as okay. The views are great and the traps are well maintained but the course and greens were just average. They claimed that the greens were fast but no one in my group thought they were. In fact, they were much slower than most other courses we have played. I wish I could give you a recommendation for their Blackhearth course but apparently there are no tee times available for outsiders. Every time I call (at least a week out) they always throw us on the Blue Heron course.
Rick Wingo
Great
Derrick
Denise Lancaster
Well, yesterday was one for the books! NOT OUR FIRST TIME! We played Blackheath Ford Colony (Williamsburg, Virginia) and the cart cut off several times. Once during the round when it cut off, we called the Pro Shop and they remotely restarted the cart, an inconvenience but not a big problem. No, we were not in the wrong area of the Course. The last time it cut off, we called the Pro Shop when Blake and Andy answered the call, accusing us of being in the Parking Lot (we were not) and wanted to know if we were Members. The response was, we are on our way from Hole 18 to cart return, we are not on the parking lot and we are a paying customer and not sure what membership has to do with a cart that is stuck in the middle of the cart path. Since we were not Member’s, he hung up on us. Several other carts passed us, heading in the same direction to the cart return area. Well, he continued to argue and then he hung up the phone. During this time, another employee who was taking several carts to be charged attempted to assist and he discovered that the cart’s battery was dead, he put it in tow mode and suggested we push it with the other cart—that is how we got the cart back to the cart return area. Went into the Pro Shop and things did not go well, probably because we were WOMEN. I should also add that shortly after our cart cut off for the last time, another cart of Women who were Members experienced the same thing. It is unfortunate to that the Member’s that we ran into said to not take it personal because Andy is known for being rude to everyone and all the Member’s know it. One Member said that is the reason that she has not rejoined. This was also reported to Marriott as it was their recommendation. Until things change in the Pro Shop, this Course is not recommended!
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
Main clubhouse featuring dining, locker rooms, and practice facilities
Walking is permitted and encouraged; paths are well kept but sturdy shoes are recommended during wet conditions.
Member invitation required to access tee times; reservations must be made in advance through the pro shop.
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