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Opened in 1923, Reading Country Club is one of the area's oldest golf courses. Located less than a half hour from King of Prussia, the course is easily accessible from anywhere in the greater Berks County area. Though it has a traditional layout that doesn't have the length that most modern courses do, that hasn't stopped it from being one of the most challenging public golf courses in Berks County. The rolling terrain provides a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. The course will test you with lightning fast, undulating greens that are protected by sand traps and there is punishing rough bordering the narrow, tree-lined fairways. Be prepared for uphill shots and blind approaches throughout the golf course. Reading Country Club's par 3s are especially notable for their difficulty.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6162 yards | 70.0 | 133 |
| Blue (W) | 70 | 6162 yards | 76.6 | 139 |
| White | 70 | 5762 yards | 68.4 | 130 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5762 yards | 74.4 | 135 |
| Gold | 70 | 5117 yards | 65.4 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 5117 yards | 70.1 | 125 |
| Hybrid 1 (W) | 70 | 4847 yards | 68.7 | 122 |
| Hybrid 1 | 70 | 4847 yards | 64.4 | 123 |
| Hybrid 2 | 70 | 4564 yards | 63.6 | 122 |
| Hybrid 2 (W) | 70 | 4564 yards | 67.5 | 119 |
| Silver | 70 | 3974 yards | 61.5 | 118 |
| Silver (W) | 70 | 3974 yards | 63.0 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.0/133 W: 76.6/139 | 371 | 386 | 365 | 203 | 523 | 159 | 426 | 183 | 328 | 2944 | 169 | 391 | 360 | 407 | 510 | 220 | 304 | 512 | 345 | 3218 | 6162 |
| White M: 68.4/130 W: 74.4/135 | 360 | 335 | 345 | 184 | 515 | 146 | 405 | 158 | 287 | 2735 | 154 | 380 | 349 | 367 | 481 | 178 | 290 | 495 | 333 | 3027 | 5762 |
| Gold M: 65.4/125 W: 70.1/125 | 345 | 278 | 329 | 170 | 440 | 139 | 353 | 128 | 262 | 2444 | 141 | 330 | 331 | 315 | 430 | 162 | 283 | 400 | 281 | 2673 | 5117 |
| Hybrid 1 M: 64.4/123 W: 68.7/122 | 345 | 278 | 329 | 170 | 326 | 139 | 280 | 100 | 262 | 2229 | 141 | 275 | 331 | 315 | 430 | 162 | 283 | 400 | 281 | 2618 | 4847 |
| Hybrid 2 M: 63.6/122 W: 67.5/119 | 345 | 278 | 240 | 170 | 326 | 139 | 280 | 100 | 262 | 2140 | 141 | 275 | 260 | 315 | 430 | 162 | 283 | 349 | 281 | 2496 | 4636 |
| Silver M: 61.5/118 W: 63.9/110 | 288 | 205 | 240 | 110 | 326 | 90 | 280 | 100 | 185 | 1824 | 141 | 275 | 260 | 245 | 380 | 90 | 205 | 349 | 205 | 2150 | 3974 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 |
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2nd Time At Reading
The course was in great shape for early April. Pace was just a bit slow but we were a 3 some. I really like the layout with crossing the Creek various times.
overbooked
My wife and I were looking forward to going out the first time this year and enjoying a round of golf. It started with the gentleman handling the desk working by himself with no help. No starter and people all over the place. we teed off 15 minutes late and had to wait on every hole. It took us almost 3 hours to play 9 holes. We stopped playing after the 9 holes due to obligations we wouldn't have met if we had played all 18. Very disappointing and probably won't go back regardless of the price. I understand rounds of golf are not perfect but it wasn't a good start to see where you want to play this year.
Great valu
This is a terrific course, terrific conditions, and the friendliest staff ...... a great value.
Good time
Had a real good time at RCC. Nice staff. Great course with a ton of history and character. A few more yardage markers would be my only request. I'll be back.
Nice place to play
A short ride from me about an hour and a half, The pro shop is around the right hand side of the Magnificent looking Restaurant the pictures don't do it justice. A quick check in then a heavy downpour of rain. I asked for a yardage book and they didn't have any but Tom came out a little later with his own from his bag and gave it to me ( That's a professional move/ I did return it when we finished ) They really help when you are unfamiliar with a course. I was paired with a father and son who have played here numerous times which helps too. Its a compact course but challenging, its in good shape and the greens are fast. It has some pretty area's in the layout as well. A couple of elevation changes and water hazards. From 9th green to the10th Tee box is through the parking lot to the par 3 10th. I finished with an 88 on this course. I liked it and will be back again. 'Give it a try if you haven't been there yet.
Hi u000004989554,
Thank you for your five star review! We appreciate you making the drive to come give our course a try. We're glad you enjoyed your round and nice job scoring an 88! We hope you'll visit again soon!
Best Wishes,
ReadingCC Management
Best value in Berks
The condition of the course is awesome! Greens are smooth and rolling pretty quick, fairways and well maintained... One of my favorite courses to play
Hi "Billy1905130" We are so honored to be considered one of your favorite courses to play. We appreciate the great feedback regarding the course conditions and hope to see you again in the near future.
Always awesome!
I'm a sucker for the old, tight, shotmaking courses and Reading CC is one of my favorites. The greens are always true and quick. Tom and the golf staff are great as well. I just wish I lived closer so that I could play here more often!
Hi "Golfdad03" Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your round with us today. Please come back and visit us again soon.
Course needs a little tlc
5hr round played there over 100 times never took more than 4hrs . Course conditions were average at best group 2 ahead had 3 holes open no marshalls,played earlier in the year was in good shape
Hi Gtbuck,
Thank you for playing at Reading over 100 times! We love having you here and hope to see you again soon.
AWSOME DAY
GREAT DAY... COURSE WAS IN AMAZING SHAPE.
GREENS ARE VERY TRICKY...
PACE OF PLAY WAS ABOUT 4.30. NOT TOO BAD...
OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS AWSOME!
Thank you for choosing Reading! We are so happy to hear that you had an overall great experience. We hope to see you again soon!
As Good As A Public Gets
The course is challenging, well maintained and tough for the average golfer because of the undulating layout.
If you've got your head together and are ready to tackle a course, go here.
The clubhouse food is also awesome, and the bar has flat screens and a great staff - one of my favorite courses.
Reading CC
Overall the course was in good condition for the middle of August. The greens were a little beat up from the use over the season. The value was great for a Thursday afternoon and with only a few people ahead of me I was able to getting a round in just over 3 hours. There is a great restaurant/bar to celebrate your round.
Thank you for choosing Reading! We are so happy that you had a great round and enjoyed the restaurant as well! We look forward to having you back!
Great value!
Booked a single tee time and was paired up with another player of similar level (both in the 90s). Moved quickly through the first few holes and caught up with a group (4) in front of us. We were held up on the tees and fairway for most of the remaining 13 holes (not the fault of the course). It would have been nice for them to let the two of us play through, however, that did not happen. Overall I enjoyed the experience. Course was in good shape considering the mixture of weather we have had lately.
Hi Campbelldm,
Thank you for choosing Reading! It is so great to hear that you had a great experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Worth a Re-play
Completely unexpected... in a great way! I could spend a lot of time here, but by wife and kids would NOT approve.
Challenging to the mid-handicapper. Greens were quick and the grounds crew made sure each green was consistently quick. Well maintained from tee to green. The layout made you think about each shot. Not a particularly long course, but there were instances, like the par 5 5th hole that forces you to lay up. Unless you're Dustin Johnson, unlikely you're getting there in 2. Lots of danger on the front 9. Loved the par 3 6th hole that was probably elevated 35-45 ft above the tee box. It's an intimidating tee shot for sure, since you can't see the green, oh and don't be short.... trust your abilities or pray.
I enjoyed the front 9 more than the back, despite scoring better on the back, due to the heat as the day got hotter. By the 16th, we finally encountered a back-up and at that stage of the round I just wanted to be in the clubhouse with a cold beer and central air.
The facilities are great... definitely recommend you stick around after the round for a few drinks and food at the Castle Pub.
noisy
Since the first half of the course is located next to route 422, it was noisy with exhaust fumes. But after that part of the course was completed, it was quiet and relaxing to golf this course.
Hi Cinder6185,
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you had a relaxing round at Reading! We hope to see you again soon!
Excellent
Everything is in great shape. The greens are perfect and fast. My hat goes off to the maintenance crew. I always love playing here.
Hi Geno3913671,
Thank you for your kind comments about the maintenance crew! We are so happy that you love playing here. We love having you here and look forward to having you back!
Worth the drive
Had passed RCC several times on the way to Reading from King of Prussia but never had a chance to play. Very happy we fiinally did. Course and the entire facility exceed expectations, greens and fairways are in excellent condition. Great layout, par 3s all challenging. Look forward to returning.
Hi Carusoem,
We are so happy that you made the drive to Reading! It's great to hear that you had a great experience both on and off the course. We hope you make the drive to see us again soon!
RCC
Nice deal thru GofNow. Course in good shape.
Hi Rdgood53,
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the course conditions. We look forward to having you back!
Public course
definitely one of the better courses i play regularly. its a nice challenging course and recommend playing when you are able.
Hi Kurst,
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We love having you here and hope to see you again soon!
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I apologize for the poor experience you had at RCC. I know the day you are referring to. We had a shotgun tournament that day and the course was fully booked and not managed efficiently. I was not at the course due to a personal issue. We have a mission to make RCC a success in 2017 so we need to generate more play on the course. We are under new management starting in January and have now hired a head pro that will start next week that will greatly improve operations. No excuses, but we do value your comments and would like to have the support of the community in our mission. Please give us another try with a free greens fee round at RCC, cart fee only. The course is in fantastic shape and we are adding many new features for golfers including a new 19th hole cafe/bar, upgraded range facility and new tees to accommodate golfers of all abilities. Sincerely, Dave Speece, RCC GM of golf operations.