PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

What PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB does

Plainfield Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1890 (originally as the Hillside Tennis Club) and headquartered at 1591 Woodland Avenue, Edison, New Jersey. Its core asset is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Donald Ross in 1916 and restored over the 2011-2021 period by architect Gil Hanse, who removed over 1,200 trees, expanded 16 greens, lengthened 12 tees, and rediscovered lost bunkers. The course is consistently ranked among America's elite, placing 24th on Golfweek's Greatest Classic courses, 50th by Golf Magazine, and 78th by Golf Digest. The club has hosted five major championships including the 1978 U.S. Amateur (won by John Cook), the 1987 U.S. Women's Open (won by Laura Davies), and The Barclays in 2011 and 2015 (won by Dustin Johnson and Jason Day, respectively).

Beyond golf, Plainfield operates one of New Jersey's largest racquets programs — six tennis courts, four paddle courts, two indoor squash courts, and two permanent pickleball courts (added in 2022) — alongside a state-of-the-art aquatic facility renovated in 2011 with a competitive swim team. The clubhouse, situated on the highest point in Middlesex County and overlooking New York City and the Watchung Mountains, houses multiple dining venues (Ballroom, Main Dining Room, Hillside Grill, Dornoch Grille, Patio, Champions Room) supporting both member dining and a substantial private-events business hosting weddings, corporate events, and celebrations for 10-300 guests. Youth development includes Camp PCC, junior golf, junior racquets, and the First Tee of Plainfield program that funds college scholarships.

The business model rests on recurring membership dues (sponsored and approved by existing members via a Membership Committee), supplementary green fees and guest fees from members' guests and Non-Resident Active Members (capped at 12 plays per year), and event-hosting revenue. The club employs approximately 89 staff across golf, clubhouse/culinary (under GM Stephen Hurd), events (under Director Kassandra Collazo), racquets (under Director Lynn Burus), and aquatics. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth and member referrals, with a digital presence on the website, Twitter, and Instagram. There is no public ticker, no parent company, and no disclosed external ownership — the club is governed by a member-elected Board of Trustees.

Name

PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

Legal name

Plainfield Country Club

Website

https://plainfieldcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plainfield Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1890 in Edison, New Jersey, centered on a Donald Ross-designed championship golf course (restored by Gil Hanse) and offering racquets, swimming, fine dining, youth programs, and event hosting to its sponsored membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Recreational club services
• Racquets and tennis programs
• Banquet and event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private country club membership fees from members and their guests. Membership is a member-driven sponsorship process. Non-Resident Active Members may play golf a maximum of 12 times per year.
2. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, celebrations of life, showers, christenings, conferences, graduations, sweet sixteen parties, and other events in venues including Ballroom, Main Dining Room, Hillside Grill, Dornoch Grille, Patio, and Champions Room.
3. Green Fees: Non-Resident Active Members pay green fees similar to those paid by Racquets or Golf Social Members. Guest fees are also charged for member-hosted guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Plainfield Country Club is a private membership country club offering championship golf on its Donald Ross-designed (restored by Gil Hanse) 18-hole course, one of New Jersey's largest racquets programs (tennis, paddle, squash, pickleball), an aquatic facility, fine dining, and event hosting for weddings and corporate occasions. The club sells annual memberships to private individuals and families, who access the amenities through the Edison, NJ clubhouse.

Product overview

Plainfield Country Club is a private country club established in 1890 offering a portfolio of recreational services centered around its Donald Ross-designed golf course (restored by Gil Hanse), one of New Jersey's largest racquets programs (tennis, paddle, squash, pickleball), an aquatic facility (pool), and dining/banquet venues for events. The club also provides youth development programs including Camp PCC, junior golf, junior racquets, and swim team, as well as the First Tee of Plainfield program for youth golf development.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Donald Ross Championship Golf Course An 18-hole private championship golf course designed by Donald Ross in 1916 and restored by Gil Hanse, featuring six tee configurations (Championship, Plainfield, Ross, Hillside, Calkins, Club), 1,200+ trees removed, 16 expanded greens, and 12 lengthened tees. Ranked 24th by Golfweek, 50th by Golf Magazine, and 78th by Golf Digest. Reserved for members and their guests.
• Racquets Programs One of the largest racquets programs in New Jersey, offering tennis (6 courts), paddle (4 courts), squash (2 indoor courts), and pickleball (2 permanent courts added in 2022) for members and their families.
• Swimming Pool and Aquatics State-of-the-art aquatic facility completely renovated in 2011, providing swim lessons and a competitive swim team program for members and their children.
• Weddings and Event Hosting Full-service event hosting for weddings, celebrations of life, showers, christenings, conferences, graduations, and Sweet Sixteen parties, with venue capacity for up to 300 guests across the Ballroom, Main Dining Room, Hillside Grill, Dornoch Grille, Patio, and Champions Room.
• Dining and Banquet Facilities Indoor and outdoor fine-dining and banquet venues led by an award-winning chef, serving member dining and private event functions at the Edison, NJ clubhouse.
• Camp PCC Youth Summer Programs Summer camp programs for children covering golf, racquets, swimming, and general recreational activities at the club's Edison, NJ campus.
• Golf Instruction and Performance Center Golf lessons, coaching, and practice facilities for member skill development, scheduled through the club's online booking system.
• First Tee of Plainfield Youth golf development program operated in partnership with First Tee, delivering golf instruction and college scholarships to children in central New Jersey.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ridgewood Country Club: Private country club in Paramus, NJ with championship golf, racquets, dining, and event facilities — a direct regional competitor serving the same affluent NJ demographic with a comparable full-service amenity mix.
• Bayonne Golf Club: Private golf club in Bayonne, NJ designed by Eric Bergstolen, ranked among top U.S. modern courses. Comparable as a private NJ golf club competing for similar membership with a strong architectural identity.
• Friar's Head: Highly-ranked private golf club on Long Island, NY opened in 2003. Comparable as an elite Northeast private club focused on championship-caliber golf with restricted membership access.
• TPC Jasna Polana: Private golf club in Princeton, NJ operated under the TPC network. Comparable as a high-end NJ private golf and country club serving a similar member demographic with similar event-hosting capabilities.
• Baltusrol Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Springfield, NJ, also a Donald Ross design that has hosted numerous U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Closest direct comparable in geography, scale, and championship pedigree.
• The Country Club (Brookline): Historic private country club in Brookline, MA, host of multiple U.S. Opens and USGA championships. Comparable as a heritage, member-owned private club with deep championship pedigree and a multi-amenity offering.
• Liberty National Golf Club: Modern private golf club in Jersey City, NJ founded in 2006, host of multiple PGA TOUR events. Comparable championship-pedigree private club competing for the same NJ-based corporate and member clientele.
• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Southampton, NY, host of multiple U.S. Opens. Comparable as a heritage private club with championship hosting rights on the U.S. national stage.
• Pine Valley Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Pine Valley, NJ, consistently ranked among the top courses in the world. Direct comparable as a high-prestige NJ private golf venue with a championship heritage.
• Trump National Golf Club Bedminster: Luxury private golf club in Bedminster, NJ offering golf, events, and dining for an affluent Northeast membership. Comparable Northeast private golf venue with championship pedigree and event-hosting capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PLFDCC
• Instagraminstagram.com/plainfieldcountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plainfield-country-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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