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Plainfield Country Club

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Edison, NJ · Founded 1890

Plainfield Country Club is a private golf club in Edison, New Jersey, designed by Donald Ross in 1890. The club has 18 holes, a par of 72. The average member handicap is 17 with 38% single-digit players.

Ross found ideal sandy soil in Edison for what many consider his finest work in the metropolitan New York area, where rolling fairways and crowned greens create timeless golf. The 1890 founding places Plainfield among America's oldest clubs, with a pedigree that shows in every detail.

Scorecard

7,110 yardsRating 74.7Slope 138

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Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Tot
Par	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	5	4	36	4	3	5	4	3	4	5	4	4	36	72
Championship	432	443	196	326	527	164	471	519	368	3,446	411	148	588	482	228	372	601	427	407	3,664	7,110
Plainfield	421	437	164	295	509	141	457	495	356	3,275	353	136	555	411	186	357	554	409	380	3,341	6,616
Ross	421	425	164	268	509	141	390	456	356	3,130	353	136	555	380	163	357	490	409	339	3,182	6,312
Hillside	410	425	150	268	490	120	390	456	310	3,019	339	110	512	380	163	323	490	394	339	3,050	6,069
Short Hills	404	400	150	268	434	120	390	372	310	2,848	339	110	512	313	130	323	490	313	339	2,869	5,717
Calkins	404	400	118	262	434	105	327	372	280	2,702	274	108	460	313	130	323	490	313	339	2,750	5,452
Hdcp	9	3	15	13	5	17	1	7	11		16	18	6	2	12	14	8	4	10

Member Profile

Above Average

Avg Handicap

Median Handicap13

Handicap Distribution

ScratchSingle digitTeens20+

Single-digit players38%

Gender split76% M / 24% F

Based on GHIN handicap data. Individual member information is not stored or displayed.

About Plainfield Country Club

This course rewards local knowledge above raw power, with Ross greens that shed shots to collection areas requiring delicate recovery play. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes rare in central New Jersey, creating dramatic approach shots to elevated putting surfaces. What strikes you immediately is the course's intimacy—no hole feels disconnected from the whole, and the walk between green and tee flows as naturally as Ross intended over a century ago.

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Key Facts

Plainfield Country Club is located in Edison, New Jersey.
Club type: private.
Course architect: Donald Ross.
Year founded: 1890.
Number of holes: 18.
Par: 72.
Average member handicap: 17.
Single-digit handicap players: 38%.
GHIN-registered members: 42.
Alister Index score: 80/100.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plainfield Country Club

How do I join Plainfield Country Club?

Plainfield Country Club is a private golf club. Contact Plainfield Country Club directly for current membership information and application procedures.

What is the initiation fee at Plainfield Country Club?

The estimated initiation fee at Plainfield Country Club is $45,000, with annual dues of $11,000. Contact the club for the most current fee schedule.

Who designed Plainfield Country Club?

Plainfield Country Club was designed by Donald Ross. The course was established in 1890. It features 18 holes.

Where is Plainfield Country Club located?

Plainfield Country Club is located at 1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820. You can reach the club by phone at (908) 757-1800. Visit their website for directions and additional contact information.

What amenities does Plainfield Country Club offer?

Contact Plainfield Country Club directly for information about available amenities and facilities.