A Jersey Gem
New Jersey punches well beyond its weight in terms of elite golf per square mile. Pine Valley, Baltusrol and Somerset Hills hog the headlines, but fresh off a massive Gil Hanse restoration, Plainfield and its diabolical Donald Ross design is ready to join them. The club drips with history—Ross’s 1920 layout improved upon an 1890 design, and the handicap system we use today was developed there in 1904 by a PCC member. Its bunker-laden landing areas and vicious greens have tested the PGA Tour’s best in recent years, and this August, 108 Broken Tee Society Premium members will experience this awakened Jersey giant.
Event Details
- When: August 25, 2025
- Where: Plainfield Country Club
- Address: 1591 Woodland Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
- Event Format: 2-person better ball
- Holes: 18
- Field Size: 108
- Registration Window: 5/13-5/22
- Caddies: Included
- BTS Club Championship qualifying site
What’s Included
- 18 holes at Plainfield
- Lunch & dinner
- Post-round awards ceremony
- 2-hour hosted bar
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ & our sponsors
- Prizes for low net and gross teams
- Caddie fee + gratuity
Schedule
- 10:00 to 11:30 am: Check in
- 10:30 to 12:15 am: Lunch
- 12:30 to 5:00 pm: 2-person better ball
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm: Open bar
- 5:30 to 7:00 pm: Dinner & awards
Pricing
$1,000 per player
The Golfer’s Journal events are supported by:
Quiet quality in the Garden State
Registration Rules
- You must be a Premium TGJ member to sign up for Plainfield.
- Members can place reservation requests from May 13 at 9 a.m. ET to May 22 at 12 p.m. ET.
- Winners will be notified by 3 p.m. ET on May 22.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
Event Registration & Waitlist Policy
TGJ Premium member events have a limited number of spots. Here’s how registration works:
How to Request a Spot
• Reservation requests open at a set time and close at the deadline.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your party size and enter your details.
• You must be a Premium member and logged in to your golfersjournal.com account to submit a request.
Selection & Payment
• The field is chosen by random drawing. Selected members will be notified via email or text.
• If selected, you have 24 hours to complete registration and payment.
• Failure to pay will result in automatic forfeiture of your spot.
Automatic Waitlist
• All unselected members are automatically added to the waitlist—no extra steps are needed.
• If a spot opens, a new member will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• There is no set order to the waitlist.
• Members who miss the initial registration window are welcome to join the waitlist at anytime prior to the event..
How will I be notified?
Sign up for text alerts to be notified first about event selections here.
Winners will be notified via email and text message (if they have opted into TGJ alerts).
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active Premium TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a Premium TGJ membership.
Can I attend as a single?
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
What is not included?
Airfare and hotels are not included in the price.
