New Jersey Golf Net

Banking on the Barclays: When the Barclays pro golf tournament comes to Plainfield Country Club this week, green won’t just be the predominant color on the course, but off it, as well. Hundreds of local businesses and charities will benefit from the expected $50 million economic impact of the weeklong event, authorities said. More than 100,000 people are expected to visit Edison, which is hosting the event, and the surrounding communities of Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Clark, Woodbridge, Metuchen, South Plainfield and New Brunswick while the tournament takes place from Thursday to Sunday. Public events start at the magnificently refurbished Top 100 course on Tuesday.