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3.5
377 Reviews (377)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
188
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
70.4%
Recommend this course
314 out of 377 reviews
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3.4
8 Reviews (8)
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3
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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3.4
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
66.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout rewards strategic thinking with narrow fairways, lateral streams, and well-placed hazards that challenge golfers of all skill levels. Consistently friendly staff and well-maintained conditions make this a strong value for public golf.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6117 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.7

Chapel Hill Golf Course in Reading enjoys a scenic backdrop of mature forests. The tucked away locale provides a peacefully secluded setting that is ideal for a round of golf. While it may not seem like a long layout at just under 6,150 yards, you'll soon forget about any lack of length once you get on the golf course. From the very first hole you're confronted with a water hazard, a stream that weaves around five other holes. The layout forces you to think through each hole, making the tough decision between going for it or laying up. Accurate shot placement is crucial throughout the golf course, especially on the back nine where there are several tricky doglegs and tough uneven lies. Mature trees tightly line the fairways at Chapel Hill Golf Course, and the greens are framed with strategically placed bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Don Holloway

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.5
377 Reviews (377)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 22
Narrow Fairways 15
Elevation Changes 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Advanced Golfers 13
Seniors 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Convenient to the City 12
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst conditions I have ever seen.

I’ve played here a couple of times before and the conditions have always been decent for the lower prices. Today was not the case and was beyond the worse conditions I have ever seen. The fairway looked as though it hadn’t been mowed in over a week. You had to search for your ball when it was in the middle of the “fairway”. Totally unacceptable. I understand if they cannot mow due to all the rain but a notice should be posted so you know ahead of time before paying money and teeing off. This will be he last time I ever play here as there are other options that have maintained much better conditions for similar prices in the area.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Hello, we apologize course conditions were not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on making improvements. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Extremely slow

Shortly before our scheduled tee time they sent out a scramble with around 5 different groups. Also, they sent another foursome and twosome. The entire front nine played slow. At the turn, they sent out another foursome in front of us on number 10. All in all the course was not in great shape which is understandable because of the amount of rain we have gotten recently. However, there were multiple tee boxes with no grass or only weeds.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Chapel Hill Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Baha

Cart paths were horrendous .. bunkers were terrible and course looked like it has been neglected. Need better signs to direct you to tee boxes.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 08/27/2018:
Hello, we're sorry the condition of the cart paths was not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on making improvements. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was ok, no real challenge aside from hitting around the grounds crew. Nothing like waiting on the tee box for 10 minuets so a lawnmower continuing to cut the center of the fairway. On top of that kids with weed eaters driving through while trying to hit. Been looking for a home course to pay for a membership for next season but not really a fan. Will keep looking m.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/14/2018:
Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Chapel Hill Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are very hard, cart path is awful

I only play this course when it’s a good deal. The course is pretty wet from the rain, but yet the greens are still hard as a rock. You got a nice approach shot on the green where you want and it just bounces in the air ,and off the green. Grass was very inconsistent every where on the course. The cart path is just atrocious. Course layout is fine. I wouldn’t spend more than $18 to play here.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/07/2018:
Hello, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par. We've experienced heavy rains recently and we are working on making improvements. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Value

I am actually not 100% sure about the date of my outing here, but I frequent this course and have never written a review. Chapel Hill is always in great condition compared to a lot of other courses that I have been to that cost up to four times the price. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a fun, challenging, and friendly place to play a round of golf. I am looking forward to booking my next outing here, which will hopefully be withing the next week or two.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/27/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions, challenging layout, and an excellent value. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course, we look forward to welcoming you back soon! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place for a Quick Round

I have been playing here for about 6 years now. The course is a magnet for retired golfers, in the morning. Playing later in the morning or afternoon affords the opportunity of playing 9 holes in 90 minutes and 18 holes in about 3 hours (sometimes less). The layout is not very challenging, but the course has enough variation to keep things interesting. You can't beat the price to play 18/9, and the course is walkable. That being said, this course attracts recreational golfers who may not be well educated in proper etiquette and the rules of golf. If you get stuck behind these people, which you will at some point, you can bank on a long and frustrating day. I am not sure if the course is under new management, but there is definitely a push to make improvements to the course and the facilities, so if you haven't played here in a while, give it a shot, you might be impressed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 07/27/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed a great value and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Great Price on a Great Day.

I had not played here for a while because of all the wet weather. Its not fun when its swampy. I thought that the course was a little dry. The greens were not holding that well. Big bounces'. Otherwise it was a perfect day with great low 80s temps. Ill be back and I love playing the Blue tees for the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and an excellent value. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

Given it’s location, the course is challenging and very well maintained. They have finally updated the carts and now getting to each hole is worry free. In the past I’ve had a couple of them just stop running. Great course in great shape very impressed with improvements.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/25/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging layout and great course conditions. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

This course has the challenge that you are looking for.

If you are tried of long holes that give you an eye popping 1000 yard stare, then you really need to try this course. I used my driver 4 times on the entire course, made me play lower fairway woods and long irons for a lot more accuracy.

Course was in good shape and greens were rather quick.

Great job and thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

course was drying out had to use cart path only on a few holes. course was good. my game not so good. will play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/01/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and a great value. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I normally have a good time at Chapel Hill. It has a nice layout especially holes 11-13 as it enters into a wooded and more secluded part of the property. It is also a good value for the money.

However, before one golf's here they must consider recent weather conditions if they want to have an enjoyable experience.

The course does not drain very well. The golf course was mowing on a busy Friday of Memorial weekend. I assume this is because it was too wet to mow earlier in the week, despite not having significant rain fall for over a week. STRIKE 1!

It seemed like there were mowers on nearly every hole. I get it; that's something you have to play through. What I don't accept is mowers yelling to other mowers, across the golf course. I was in full back swing mode, when it happened. STRIKE 2!

When I started at about noon, it was cart path only, which made for an unpleasant experience on a 90+ hot and humid day. However as I was coming up the last fairway, there were carts on the fairways. I inquired inside and he said it was just changed to allow carts on some fairways.

STIKE 3: You're Out... of my playlist.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at Chapel Hill Golf Course is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Kindness goes a long way by: Jquinn

The staff at chapel hill aside from the amazing layout, got me hooked her about 8 years ago. You always feel like you are part of the family when you are greater with a smile and stellar service everywhere you look. Keep it up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our friendly staff and amazing course layout. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Well kept and great staff

Well manicured course. Front 9 is challenging.

Owners and staff are great people.

Bartenders and servers are also awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/13/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout, friendly staff, and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Challenging layout

Chapel Hill offers an overall unique layout, especially for a non-private course. It tests the golfer skills as well as club selection options. One might even think of a need to add another club selection to their bag. Layout includes narrow fairways, challenging greens, multiple water hazards on one hole, par three holes with both elevated tee boxes as well as an elevated green (and not just fifteen feet elevation changes).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 04/09/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and a good value. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Public Course

I play here periodically and always enjoy my experiences. This is a very fair course and well maintained. The staff is outstanding. There are a number of holes that make you really think about club selection...which makes the course a challenge. There is a simulator inside the clubhouse and the clubhouse is really nice. A great place to play...will be back this season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/22/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our outstanding staff, challenging course layout, and nice clubhouse. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value

Fun course with some technical sections. Great price and great value for the money. The only fault was the fairways were pretty long when I was there. Greens were very good and quite fast though.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/08/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a great value and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/08/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff and nice course layout. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice challenging course !!!

Nice course that offers a challenge for the novice golfer (I'm not that good). The course gives you a little bit of everything from hills and waterto tight fairways lined with trees. To my favorite hole #13 which is a medium length Par 3 with a serious drop off. Great course friendly staff and great price. My favorite course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/09/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course, we look forward to seeing you again soon! #ChapelHillGC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Place to Play

Course has a nice layout. There are a number of holes that test your golf knowledge with club selection and shot landing location...a real challenge to gain the edge...great clubhouse...fantastic staff...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/24/2018:
Hi Steven, we're glad you enjoyed our nice course layout and fantastic staff. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
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