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3.6
375 Reviews (375)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
187
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
68.6%
Recommend this course
312 out of 375 reviews
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3.3
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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3.5
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.1%
Recommend this course
12 out of 21 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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Reviews

3.6
375 Reviews (375)

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 Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hello Dipen, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our course layout. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Chapel Hill is a decent course. The layout is nice and you will have to use judgement on what to use off the tee. A lot of the front nine has water hazards.

The things I didn't care for are you will have to watch for erratic shots from other players. I was almost hit twice while I was playing one hole. I didn't hear one warning call. Chapel Hill can't help this but I found it surprising. The cart paths need redone

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi David, we're happy you enjoyed our nice and challenging layout and a relatively good pace of play. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I was the first time playing the course for my wife and I. it is in great condition considering all of the rain we have been getting. I definitely recommend it . A nice layout for the holes. The only thing that needs improvement is the cart paths. If you Have any open drinks in the cart, you will be wearing them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi Leon, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and nice layout. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Layout - Poorly Maintained

I've played Chapel Hill a couple of times before and wasn't thrilled with the course maintenance, but thought I'd give it another try. Now, I realize it's very early in the season and courses are just beginning to officially open, but Chapel Hill is simply poorly maintained. Drainage is awful - the course always seems soggy. The cart paths are cart paths in name only. You do NOT want to drive on them unless you're trying to induce labor or knock fillings out of your teeth. The carts themselves are the worst I've ever seen. This is a year round issue, not an early season issue.

On the positive side the people are friendly, the layout is cool and challenging. Lots of different shots to take and really tests your course management skills as a golfer. And the prices are great. It's all trade offs.

If they can improve course maintenance I'd give it four stars.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/14/2017:
Hello Glenn, thank you for playing an early spring round at Chapel Hill Golf Course. We're recovering from snow melting at our course and we recently reseeded course. We're sorry conditions were not up to par. We're happy to see you enjoyed our cool and challenging layout, and we hope you give us another chance in the future.
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Played with my buddy 65 degrees in February. Course was packed which we expected. Hole 17 was closed due to the previous rain. Pace of play wasn't bad for how packed it was. Very nice course and very nice people. I would definitely come back in the spring.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/28/2017:
We don't always see 65 degrees in February...but you certainly saw what it's like when we do! We're glad you were able to enjoy the warm weather, along with many of our other golfers in the area itching with excitement to play! Thank you for your review, Kapil6395415, and we look forward to having you back this spring!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course

I played a while back. The course was just fine for all skill levels. It's a little far from my house, otherwise I would have been back. I just want to make a mention about any experiences with slow play no matter where the course. If the group in front has more than 1 empty hole in front of them the proper etiquette is they let you play on through, at your asking. Just ask. Give 'em a holler and a wave and wait for the go-ahead.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/10/2017:
Hi Dave, we're happy you enjoyed our course layout and conditions. Thank you for playing Chapel Hill Golf Course.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice variety to holes. Not busy during the week

This has been my go to course as I don't usually plan ahead on when to play. The holes have a significant amount of variation due to terrain and trees. Course condition is ok for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/28/2016

Thank you for your review and your continued support! If you play the course often, but haven't come out for any of our events, we have a few great ones coming up! If you're interested, you can sign up to find out more here: http://www.chapelhillgolf.net/birthdayclub/

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Course was in excellent shape considering the lack of rain in the area, pace of play was extremely slow since the course did not enforce fivesomes playing together.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
aecc26ec-c16d-5ad4-9c34-7f2931f8b535
Commented on 09/13/2016

Hi MULLYMAN,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy your round due to the pace of play. We'would love to have you back to the course. Please email us at chapelhillgc@gmail.com.

Best regards,

Chapel HIll Golf Management

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Home course

I play here at least 2x a week. Ill be back again...Take enough balls. Lots of water. FUN!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

review

5 stars very good course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A nice Challange

Chapel Hill is a nice test for the recreational golfer. For me this is not a grip it and rip it type of course. It is laid out in a way that a average player has to consider their carry off the tee box. Strategically placed water hazards and bunkers seemed to always be in play for me. Also there are some holes (#8) that are pretty narrow and will punish you on any errant drive. The course is in great condition. Greens are pretty flat and on the day I played they had a nice pace maybe on the slower side. It can get crowded but the pace was fair. The staff could be alittle more friendly but they are OK. I would recommend this course if you want to test your course management skills.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course.

Beautiful course. Cart path need maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf now

The greatest golf app ever. It's the only way I play golf now. Ultra satisfied.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Good value

Greens were in very good condtion. Fun layout with a good mix of short and long par 4s.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Driver not so much

Course is shorter then most I play but they have 4 distinct tees on many of the holes so you can bomb it but you better be straight.

I was a single and a theeesome let me start ahead of them. I caught up to a

foursome who let me play through at the first par 3. At the tenth I stopped for a dog and again a foursome let me play through.

It seemed that the grass cutting had gotten away from the grounds keepers but they were working to catch up.

Enjoyed my round and the club house ladies were great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course is in great shape

Course was in excellent condition. Always love playing at Chapel Hill.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

course has some holes u must use course mangement, greens r in good shape

Friendly staff and good play it about 20 times per year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tricky course with great character

Chapel Hill is always a nice experience. I enjoyed playing there years ago and took a day off to go back and give it another go. The course is as I remember it, challenging. There are some tight holes, tricky green reads, and plenty of hazards that can prove to be a challenge to avoid. The course isn't too long so it opens up to a wide range of golfers. Play the blue tees to be a bit over 6 thousand yards and it makes for a few lengthy holes. Playing the course in October with fresh cut greens proved to be hard to hold when hitting high approach shots in. The greens did putt nicely with some tricky pin placements and breaks that can be a challenge to gauge. Overall the course is very scoreable, but can creep up on you if you find yourself out of position on particular holes. Great value for the money as the course has a nice layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout.

Tee boxes and greens were great. Fairways need a better type of grass. Too many tight lies. Cart path needs work and ball washers need maintenance. Has great potential but money has to be spent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

If you have 5 hours golf here

I have golfed at this course before and it is fine, however do not play on weekends. I know weekends are slower play but this is ridiculous. So ridiculous after nine holes we left. I waited on one hole over 30 minutes just to play it. We started at 11 and at 1:30 we were just starting #9. It makes it very hard to get a rhythm. I do not mind waiting but this was crazy!!! I hope during the week is better.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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