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Plainfield Country Club

Edison, NJ
4/5 grail
Est. 1890  ·  Designed by Donald Ross  ·  4.7★ players
✈ EWR 13 mi · New York 21 mi
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Why it’s a grail

Plainfield Country Club is a revered Golden-Age Donald Ross masterpiece, celebrated for its strategic design and rich championship history in central New Jersey.

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Aerial over a bunkered green
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Golden-hour green & bunkers
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Clubhouse
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About the course

Plainfield Country Club, a private club in Edison, New Jersey, was originally founded in 1890 as the Hillside Tennis Club. Its renowned golf course was meticulously designed by the legendary architect Donald Ross in 1916, opening for play in 1921. The club is well-regarded for its classic Ross layout, which has challenged top professionals and amateurs alike, hosting significant PGA Tour events and a USGA championship.

Championships hosted: The Barclays (2 times) · U.S. Amateur

Player reviews

Google 4.7★ · 175 ratings
2★ · Kevin Wood · 4 months ago

Bad caddy. Ruined the round. Left my driver on the first tee and walked down the fairway. No knowledge of the hole and just by chance I had a tee and ball in my pocket. Left my putter behind and blamed it on me. Kept putting my 60 degree in the wrong bag and b

5★ · Connor Tanskey · 11 months ago

I go up to the practice range for lessons. It’s so nice. I have seen the club house and it’s really nice. The real practice range is also really nice. The practice green that they have both of them are really good. If you can’t play at the country club and lik

5★ · Alan Pfersch (Al) · a year ago

Very nice. The buffet was excellent. Chicken Bruschetta and Glazed Salmon were awesome. Ate too much.

Course timeline

  1. 1890Founded as the Hillside Tennis Club
  2. 1890Course opens, designed by Donald Ross
  3. 1916Golf course designed by Donald Ross
  4. 1921Golf course opened for play
  5. 1978U.S. Amateur
  6. 2004Golf course restored by Ron Forse
  7. 2011Barclays
  8. 2015Barclays
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