Reading CC
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4.4
439 Reviews (439)
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
172
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
91.2%
Recommend this course
415 out of 439 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 reviews
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4.2
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
64 out of 72 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Par 70
Length 6162 yards
Slope 133
Rating 70.0

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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4.4
439 Reviews (439)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Position play a must. Blind second shot on some holes. Nicely kept course.

Position play a must. Blind second shot on some holes. Nicely kept course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Decent track

Good course condition. Layout is on the short side, although a couple par-3s are lengthy from the back tees. Overall, nothing great but not bad. Great value at the $16 I paid!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice traditional holes

Reading country club was in moderate condition and provided an enjoyable day of golf. Pro shop people were friendly and we had no problem with our golf now time. The course has some really nice holes and was in pretty good shape. Bunkers were sparce, but being worked on. The sand based bent grass greens putted very true with better than average speed. First time out on this course and I would go back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic PA Course

Classic old time course in a nice setting. Short but play longer then listed yardage. Course was in great condition on the day I played. Will be back again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable course

I really like this course. Challenging old- style layout in good condition with a really friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reading CC is a great place to play

Tree lined fairways, variety of holes, slope from the whites is 125 so it's a good test of skills, some blind shots on hills, creek running through 7 holes, well maintained throughout, and lightning fast greens with subtle breaks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

still one of the best deals around

Played here in April and the greens were lightning speed.. This is a real shotmaker's course and you need to know the course well to score well here... The elevation changes and slopes on the greens will eat your lunch the first few times you play here.. This course is great practice for teaching control of your game.. We got a deal for 15 dollars mid week and you just cant beat it.. The staff here is super as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

pretty old parkland course......holes a bit too close to one another

This used to be a private country club built on the lines of a Donald Ross design from the early part of the 20th century. The course architect did a very nice job of creating a course where distance is not as important as accuracy. A stream winds through the course and situates strategically on many holes. You rarely have a level lie and have to be a creative shotmaker. The greens are tricky with hidden breaks and radically different speeds evident from hole to hole. The only complaint that I had was that the holes were too close together, but that is a minor problem with this course which is like being in a time machine and getting a chance to play golf the way they did almost 100 years ago. Great buy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great staff n greens perfect.

Excellent customer service, accompanied with a well maintained course. The greens were perfect n fast. So bring ur A game. Also, keep it n the fairways or u will have some trouble!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Has been better

Course was not in good condition. Pace of play was extremely slow took about 5 hours. Called pro shop to see if they could get a ranger on the course to pick up the pace of play, which they refused to do.

The group behind us would go back and play the previous hole a second time. They would finish and we would still not be able to tee off due to the groups ahead of us.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great Course

Had a wonderful day of golf and restaurant staff (Grant) was very friendly and cordial.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Quite a few hills.

Driving range too short and too close to hole #10 Tee Box.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in good shape for this time of year.

Nice layout. Tough Par 3's. Course was in good shape for this time of year. Even though the greens were recently aerated the greens were smooth and ball rolled well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course, great price

I played here several times now, I still haven't paid full price. I was a single that was teamed up with another single. I paid $16.00, he only paid $12.00. This is a former private course that is very nice and now very affordable. Thank you GOLFNOW.com.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

classic old style parkland course with small treacherous greens and narrow tree lined fairways. Not long but plenty of challenge.

Great bang for the buck. Classic parkland layout with narrow tree lined fairways and small treacherous greens.Not long but plenty of challenge for even the most skilled player. Terrific service, friendly staff, good pace of play and good course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Pennsylvania Advisor
Top 100 Contributor

underrated, old fashioned and darn nice

if you like your golf old fashioned....you will love Reading CC.. The holes are tightly bunched together and if you ever wanted to walk a course, this would be a good one for you.. I play here a couple of times each year and its always a good time.. The course does play longer than the listed yardage, so dont think its a pushover.. Some of the big elevation changes will cause major difficulties for you.. You must be precise here without spraying it all over.. Earlier in the season,, the greens were like lightning.. Overall, this place is a great value with plenty of memorable holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great condition

I played the course in the middle of October. The greens were in great shape, fast and true. A couple of the par 3s are uphill where you have to hit the green and 1 on the back nine that is long and down hill over a creek. Par 5s are challenging and you need 2 really good shots to be on in 2. Most of the par 4s are about 350 yards with a few 400. It is a fun course set in the hills with elevation changes and some level holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Enjoyable Course

After having played here twice, this has become one of my favorite courses. Except for a few spots that need maintenance, the course is in very good shape. The fairways are wide, and the greens are large and fast. The elevation changes create some exciting drives and par 3's. As for pace of play, it took 3.5 hours for a twosome on my first time, but 5 hours for a foursome on my second time, both during weekends.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Poor Shape

Overall the course was in poor shape for something that would be associated with a "country club" as its upkeeping was if it was a municipal course. Otherwise was a decent round to play - would recommend for intermediate rounds and if playing with bunch of friends just looking for a good time. If you are looking for a nice round on a nice course, go elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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