48% match
For Blue(w) tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control30%
Trajectory15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Reading
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Reading Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Reading, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 32%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Dispersion 14%Accuracy 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.2
Average HCP
8
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Reading
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Reading.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@readingcc.co.za
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
40 Fore St, New Redruth, Alberton, 1449, South Africa
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sid Brews
Opened
1941
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Reading, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue(w)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716275 yards5738 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 340 | 415 | 500 | 120 | 345 | 150 | 525 | 430 | 3190 | 420 | 175 | 440 | 410 | 360 | 120 | 410 | 355 | 395 | 3085 | 6275 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715545 yards5070 metersCR 66.6Bogey 89.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 290 | 380 | 470 | 105 | 345 | 155 | 470 | 285 | 2820 | 380 | 145 | 425 | 300 | 340 | 120 | 350 | 320 | 345 | 2725 | 5545 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716695 yards6122 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 350 | 420 | 510 | 140 | 405 | 155 | 560 | 445 | 3385 | 440 | 190 | 465 | 480 | 365 | 140 | 420 | 375 | 435 | 3310 | 6695 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 717055 yards6451 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 365 | 425 | 515 | 190 | 425 | 160 | 575 | 460 | 3525 | 455 | 195 | 485 | 490 | 405 | 175 | 430 | 425 | 470 | 3530 | 7055 |
B
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716275 yards5738 metersCR 75.9Bogey 110.1Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.2 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.9 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 340 | 415 | 500 | 120 | 345 | 150 | 525 | 430 | 3190 | 420 | 175 | 440 | 410 | 360 | 120 | 410 | 355 | 395 | 3085 | 6275 |
R
Red(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715545 yards5070 metersCR 71.7Bogey 103.6Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 290 | 380 | 470 | 105 | 345 | 155 | 470 | 285 | 2820 | 380 | 145 | 425 | 300 | 340 | 120 | 350 | 320 | 345 | 2725 | 5545 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Reading
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 38 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Blue(w) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Precision20%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue(w) tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring27%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For Blue(w) tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
15 Week Flagship Program for Reading
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Reading. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Blue(w) tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading11%
58% match
For Red(w) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For Red(w) tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Red(w) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
44% match
For Red(w) tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy28%
Visualization25%
49% match
For Red(w) tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
61% match
For Red(w) tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
66% match
For Red(w) tees
Center green hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision29%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
59% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Aim10%
66% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control14%
Aim13%
44% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy34%
Visualization26%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
29% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
85% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Aim11%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Alignment13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Scoring24%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy17%
Aim15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Dispersion22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Reading
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Reading
Get answers to common questions about playing Reading and what to expect.
How difficult is Reading for mid-handicap golfers?
Reading presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Reading?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6300 yards. The back tees extend to 7055.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Reading?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Reading and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7055.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Reading and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Reading strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7055.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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