Reading Country Club
About
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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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
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!
classic layout
Played here 5 years ago, wanted to re-visit as I live an hour away. Classic old school design, need to shape tee shots to keep ball in the fairway, lots of rolling terrain and sloping greens to keep your interest. Excellent conditions and smooth greens make it worth the trip, will try to make it an annual visit. Staff was great, keep up the good work, did not get a chance to try restaurant, but looked inviting from the outside.
Hi epro,
Thank you for choosing Reading! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your round and the conditions of the course. We hope to have you back again soon!
Bunkers
Fairways - excellent
Greens - very fast
Bunkers - terrible- hard dry dirt!
Hi USARMYRET,
Thank you for playing at Reading! We hope to have you back again soon!
Best condition I've ever seen this course
Clearly this course is being cared for well. The fairways were cut half running towards the green and the other half back to towards the teeing grounds. A great visual effect and the lies were perfect. Extra divots had been sand filled. Greens were perfect, fast, and rolled true.
Staff was great. I booked a round an hour before on GOLFNOW and they welcomed me in right before they were having an event. Great Castle Pub, beautiful buildings and course. And you can express order a sandwich from the 9th tee waiting for you at the turn. Book it now.
u000004775828,
thank you for choosing us for your last round of golf. we are glad to hear that you took notice of our well maintained course conditions and pride ourselves in providing the best experience for our golfers! please come back soon...bring a friend or two to share in the one of a kind experience!
best wishes,
Reading CC Management
FAST GREENS
Course was in excellent shape. Had difficulty stopping the ball on entrance shots and the greens were very fast. If you miss the cup, you have a lengthy comeback put.
NESTER -
wowza! we are BLOWN AWAY by the amazing review! please come back to play again soon!
best...
Reading CC Management
Gotta Play It
You will use all your clubs on this well groomed course. Staff is great! Tough par 3's. Interesting
layout. Fast greens. Excellent price with Golf Now's
Hot Deals.
WallyBeck -
thank you for playing with us! we are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your last round! we can not wait until your next trip to play with us and hope that you can make it out soon!'
all the best,
Reading CC Management
Keep it Simple
Very nice course, excellent condition, fast true greens.
Hi "Critchie11" Thank you so much for the excellent review. We appreciate the kind remarks regarding our green. Please come back and visit us again soon.
Tough little course in great condition, with great greens!
This course is an old-style Golf Course, With a lot of elevation changes, tree-lined Fairways and small greens. It's a pretty tough course and will beat you up if you don't strike the ball well. Especially the par threes. But don't let me scare you from not playing here due to me not striking the ball well... It's a cool course and I would definitely come back. The restaurant is very nice and had pretty good food but it did take longer than normal for the food to come out. Even though we were the only people eating.
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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.