Plainfield Country Club (Edison, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
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Plainfield Country Club

Edison, United States

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
7,091
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4
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Course Layout

257 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 257 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

131 bunkers
11,439 sq yd of sand — 7.3 bunkers per hole on average.
306 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
594 sq yd avg green
Classification: Mid-size greens (~4,500 sq ft avg) — typical modern design. Standard target size — club selection matters more than shape.
1000 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
5.55 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 13 fairway zones.
131 bunkers · 29 greens · 13 fairway zones · 60 tee boxes · 4 water hazards.

About Plainfield Country Club

Plainfield Country Club is a private country club and golf course located in Edison in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1890 as the Hillside Tennis Club. Its golf course was designed in 1916 by golf course designer Donald Ross, and opened BC for play in 1921. The architect of the clubhouse was Roger Bullard.

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What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 75.3 · Slope 146 · Par 72 · 7,091 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 10 85 +13
10 16 92 +20
15 23 98 +26
20 29 104 +32
25 36 111 +39
30 42 117 +45

Back

Rating 73.0 · Slope 139 · Par 72 · 6,616 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 7 80 +8
10 13 86 +14
15 19 92 +20
20 26 99 +27
25 32 105 +33
30 38 111 +39

Middle

Rating 71.1 · Slope 134 · Par 72 · 6,205 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 5 76 +4
10 11 82 +10
15 17 88 +16
20 23 94 +22
25 29 100 +28
30 35 106 +34

Forward

Rating 68.4 · Slope 122 · Par 72 · 5,637 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 2 70 +-2
10 7 76 +4
15 13 81 +9
20 18 86 +14
25 23 92 +20
30 29 97 +25

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 5 4 36 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 4 36 72
Yards 432 443 196 326 527 164 471 519 368 3,446 411 148 588 482 228 372 582 427 407 3,645 7,091
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 3 · 164 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 12
Par 5 · 588 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 11
Par 3 · 148 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 5 · 582 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Plainfield Country Club

Your Game Plan for Plainfield Country Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,091
Par:
72
Course Rating:
75.3
Slope:
146

Back

Yards:
6,616
Par:
72
Course Rating:
73.0
Slope:
139

Middle

Yards:
6,205
Par:
72
Course Rating:
71.1
Slope:
134

Forward

Yards:
5,637
Par:
72
Course Rating:
68.4
Slope:
122

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Plainfield Country Club?

Plainfield Country Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,091 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,446 yards), back nine par 36 (3,645 yards).

What is the longest hole at Plainfield Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 12, a par 5 playing 588 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Plainfield Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 3 playing 164 yards.

What should I shoot at Plainfield Country Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.