Plainfield Country Club
Plainfield Country Club offers an 18-hole private championship layout defined by refined parkland style and strategic design. Its mature tree-lined fairways and protective bunkering present a rewarding challenge for golfers seeking a precise and thoughtful round near Edison, New Jersey.
Course Overview
Plainfield Country Club presents a distinguished private golfing experience just a short drive from Edison, New Jersey. As an 18-hole championship course situated in Central New Jersey, it crafts a challenging yet inviting playing field defined by classic parkland characteristics. The layout features mature tree-lined fairways that weave through gently rolling terrain, offering a strategic blend of shot-making options into well-protected greens. The course’s subtle elevation changes and thoughtfully placed bunkers require precision from tee to green, rewarding both calculated aggression and intelligent course management.
The setting around Plainfield reveals a quiet, refined atmosphere where the natural contours of the land are leveraged to create varied hole designs. Despite its competitive stance geared towards lower handicaps, the course remains approachable for committed golfers seeking to sharpen their skills. Multiple tee boxes accommodate different playing levels, encouraging a satisfying round for a broad spectrum of players.
Beyond the course itself, Plainfield Country Club supports an active membership with comprehensive amenities. The clubhouse offers comfortable spaces for relaxation and socializing after a round, with dining options that complement the overall experience. Practice facilities include a driving range and putting greens, allowing golfers to warm up or refine their short game skills prior to teeing off.
Walking the course is both practical and rewarding; pathways are comfortably maintained, and the terrain is manageable, making it ideal for those who prefer to engage fully with the rhythm of the game on foot. For visitors and members alike, the club maintains a dress code and etiquette standards that reflect its tradition and commitment to quality.
Whether carving through the tree corridors or negotiating the strategic bunkering around the greens, Plainfield Country Club invites golfers into a disciplined but enjoyable round. Its combination of natural beauty, careful design, and member-focused service shapes an experience that respects the game’s fundamentals while delivering a memorable test of golf.
Course Highlights
Plainfield Country Club is recognized for its classic parkland layout rich with mature hardwoods and strategic bunkering. Signature holes emphasize precision approach shots framed by towering trees and subtle green undulations. The course balances championship-level difficulty with accessibility for varying skill levels, supported by a welcoming clubhouse and quality practice facilities.
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Guest Reviews
Noel Hayes
For 65 $ really good golf course conditions were excellent staffing. very friendly. not busy at all. would easily come back if and when I'm in the area
Andrew Collins
A favorite course of ours when we come to Holden for vacation. Staff always friendly and the course is always fun to play. Played yesterday and the Heron/Ibis courses were in fantastic shape. They were punching Egret greens and told us they are punching the other 2 courses this week. New golf carts are PLUSH and have TagMarshal GPS on them. They've also got automated robot mowers in every fairway, so they are pristine.
CJ Smith
Played here recently and the layout is nice. Greens were in rough shape and putting green was not available. All things I can live with and if that was it I would have given them a better review. However the staff were all some of the rudest people I’ve ever encountered. From the cart guys as soon as we got there, all because we carried our clubs from the parking lot. To the starter who seemed to hate his job and working with people. The guys inside were not helpful at all and just seemed to want paid and to left alone. We had two foursomes so you would think for $95/player the staff could at least say THANK YOU. If you want a much better experience drive right past this course to Rivers Edge and spend your money.
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Entertaining staff, lively place, and great food and drinks. What more could you want. Oh and they have karaoke Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. They have great specials almost every day Tuesdays is $5 margaritas and $2 tacos. Come in and support local businesses.
CJ Smith
Played here recently and the layout is nice. Greens were in rough shape and putting green was not available. All things I can live with and if that was it I would have given them a better review. However the staff were all some of the rudest people I’ve ever encountered. From the cart guys as soon as we got there, all because we carried our clubs from the parking lot. To the starter who seemed to hate his job and working with people. The guys inside were not helpful at all and just seemed to want paid and to left alone. We had two foursomes so you would think for $95/player the staff could at least say THANK YOU. If you want a much better experience drive right past this course to Rivers Edge and spend your money.
Cole waterstraat
Played the Heron and Ibis courses and they were fantastic. Couldn't even tell the greens had aeration 3 weeks ago. Tee boxes weren't over played, fairways were clean and nicely taken car of and the greens rolled very true. Couldn't have asked for a better experience from the bag drop area, the team of starters, the snack room crew all the way to the clubhouse. Will gladly play this course in the future. Fantastic courses and staff here at Carolina National
Cole waterstraat
Played the Heron and Ibis courses and they were fantastic. Couldn't even tell the greens had aeration 3 weeks ago. Tee boxes weren't over played, fairways were clean and nicely taken car of and the greens rolled very true. Couldn't have asked for a better experience from the bag drop area, the team of starters, the snack room crew all the way to the clubhouse. Will gladly play this course in the future. Fantastic courses and staff here at Carolina National
Chris Kelly
Would have loved to have given it a 5 but the greens are hurting a little at the moment. Overall experience was great. From the layout, the staff, the bar; everything exceeded expectation. Was a little nervous after reading some recent reviews on course conditions but the only real issue was some turf loss on periphery of some greens. I asked the pro about it, and he said between the winter snow cover, lack of rain, cooler temps, and high salt in soil, they are struggling to grow grass right now. Played Egret to Heron and you could see crews re-sodding areas so it looks like they are trying. Despite the look, they still were playable. As an 13 handicap, it didn’t really affect me much. I scored exactly in the range I would have expected and had around the same number of putts I always do. So I guess my game is just immune to conditions. Would love to get back down here again in the summer and see the course in full growing season. The overall experience was great and hope to return.
John Squillace Sr.
So we moved to the area almost two years ago and finally had the opportunity to golf at Carolina National and from the moment I drove up was I pleasantly surprised! You could tell how well maintained it was, the staff were beyond friendly, polite and professional, the clubhouse well stocked with anything needed to enjoy your golf outing. Quite frankly I was amazed at how easily you could get a tee time on one of the best courses in the area. There were one or two folks who looked like they couldn’t care less that they were there, but they didn’t affect the overall experience or how I felt about other support staff. The course has recently added cart mounted GPS screens which are a nice touch, the tee boxes were in good shape, the fairways were exceptionally well kept (the best I’ve seen this year)…some of the greens needed some work as there was no consistency on how the ball rolled from one green to another (but that was part of what made the outing even more challenging). I wished I had taken some photos as just describing the course doesn’t show how really good it was, and seeing it ranked lower than other courses in the area is confusing because I’m golfing a number of them and Carolina National is in far better shape and one of the best locally!
Tjtim09-_-
Me and 5 of my family members went to play on a Tuesday, and one of our guys was having sharp pains in his side and throwing up. So we was making sure he was okay and the ranger came up and said “yall need to hurry up they are watching you in the pro shop and you are 20 minutes behind pace”, but there was always someone in front of us . It was a shit show and all they care about is money.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
The main clubhouse offers dining, locker rooms, and event spaces
Walking is encouraged; paths are well-maintained with gradual elevation changes. Sturdy golf shoes recommended.
Member invitation required to secure tee times; guest play limited to member-sponsored rounds
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