The Course 
 
Reading Golf course is a traditionally built course, which as one would expect with its 100 years history, has matured into one of the finest parkland type courses around. The course though not exceptionally long in modern course terms, has its defences in tree lined fairways, well positioned bunkers and some crafty pin positions, that require accuracy and often patience. 
 
A score card is included to show the course is 6224 yards for men off the white tees and 5697 yards for ladies. However the best way to see the course is to come and play it, to find out more about playing at Reading click here to go to the "Visitors" page or if you are thinking of joining then click here for "How to Join". 
9th Hole 
 
Hole 1 - Considering this hole has no bunkers it is a formidable opener requiring a well positioned tee shot to allow an open view of the green which is at the foot of a slope 
 
Hole 2 - Players should position the ball on the right side of the fairway to allow access to the green between the bunkers 
Hole 3 - Well struck drives often finish on the up slope of the fairway making the approach to the green challenging to judge which club to use 
 
Hole 4 - longer hitters can access the plateau past the bunkers and trees. However a smart tee shot leaves a mid iron to the green 
Hole 5 - Our signature hole at RGC invites players to drive close to the green. The fun begins on a severely sloping green from back to front 
5th Hole at reading Golf club
5th hole bunker
Hole 6- An uphill par 3 with swirling wind and an up turned bowl green make this a good putter’s par 3 
Hole 7- The fairway on this dogleg to the left hole slopes left to right and golfers hugging the tree line on the left are often blocked out. A well positioned approach short and left often bounces on to the green. 
Hole 8- An elevated tee looks down on a well guarded green. Aim at the middle of the green regardless of where the pin is located 
Hole 9- A reachable par 5 for budding long drivers. Fairway slopes right to left from tee to green and makes approach shots challenging. Stay to the right and watch out for a lightning fast green 
8th Hole 
 
White 
Par 
Yellow 
SI 
Red 
Par 
SI 
428 
420 
410 
18 
389 
379 
322 
384 
381 
377 
405  
399 
392 
327 
312 
18 
286 
15 
136 
129 
16 
125 
17 
400 
393 
352 
168  
160  
14 
143 
13 
493 
484 
10 
435 
OUT 
3130 
35 
3057 
OUT 
2842 
36 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
White 
Par 
Yellow 
SI 
Red  
Par 
SI 
10 
388  
379 
363 
11 
169 
156 
13 
149 
11 
12 
472 
466 
450 
12 
13 
358 
349 
12  
325 
14 
14 
503 
495 
17 
490 
15 
134 
131 
11 
126 
3  
16 
16 
300 
298 
295 
17 
324 
321 
15 
318 
10 
18 
446 
436 
339 
IN 
3094 
35 
3031 
IN 
2855 
36 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IN 
3094 
35 
3031 
IN 
2855 
36 
 
OUT 
3130 
35 
3057 
OUT 
2842 
36  
 
TOTAL 
6224 
70 
6088 
TOTAL 
5697 
72  
 
Hole 10- Again a right to left slope made more interesting with a dogleg left to right makes the second shot tricky to judge
Hole 11 - The bank on the left of the green helps balls back onto the putting surface. Attack the pin and you will be rewarded, miss and you will be faced with an awkward chip or pitch to recover. 
Hole 12- A stunning par 4 which flows down the hillside from right to left. Players will be faced with a longer approach to a small green with a tier 
12th Hole at Reading Golf Club
12th hole  
Hole 13- A respite from the previous hole in terms of length and favours a fade from the tee leaving a short iron to another split level green 
13th Hole 
Hole 14 - Long hitters will be tempted into playing the driver here and if successful will leave them with an opportunity of getting home in two. Another hole where the slope in the fairway works the ball away from the direction of the hole. 
Hole 15 - One of the truly great par three holes. A ball with too much spin may work its way down the sloping green away from the hole. The bank to the right of the green can help but mind the pot bunkers 
15th Tee at Reading Golf Club
15th tee 
Hole 16- A blind tee shot to a narrowing fairway means smart play will leave a full second shot to a green which is well guarded and slopes left to right. 
Hole 17- Large fairway bunkers encourage players to lay up off the tee or to gamble with the ditch that runs alongside the right of the fairway. 
Hole 18- The home hole at RGC runs parallel to the first hole with the welcoming clubhouse in the distance. A long second to a relatively large green. Don’t be fooled though as the hedge at the back of the green and the deep bunkers make the approach shot here worthy of any 18th. 
Images from the course June 2010 
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reading Golf Club 3rd hole
3rd Hole 
Reading golf Club 5th green
5th Green 
Reading Golf Club 7th Hole
7th Hole 
Reading Golf Club 4th Hole
4th Hole 
Reading Golf Club 5th Hole
5th hole 
Reading Golf Club 8th Hole
8th Hole 
Reading Golf Club 4th hole Green
4th hole green 
Reading Golf Club 6th Green
6th Green 
Reading Golf Club 9th Tee
9th Tee from middle of hole