37% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Reading Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Reading Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Reading Country Club, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Reading Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Reading Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tom@readingcountryclub.com
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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
5311 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hugh Wilson/Alex Findlay
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(211 reviews)
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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 Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating mid-iron demands on par fours mixed with quick short par three tests, while back nine slope lifts pressure on longer par fives where bold plays risk high scores over safe pars.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706120 yards5596 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 380 | 348 | 198 | 524 | 153 | 426 | 184 | 323 | 2904 | 168 | 401 | 359 | 399 | 513 | 220 | 303 | 506 | 347 | 3216 | 6120 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705118 yards4680 metersCR 65.4Bogey 88.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 282 | 317 | 170 | 442 | 135 | 356 | 129 | 260 | 2431 | 138 | 351 | 332 | 311 | 425 | 169 | 282 | 399 | 280 | 2687 | 5118 |
N
Nelson Tee
Gender: MalePar 705922 yards5415 metersCR 69.0Bogey 93.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 337 | 348 | 178 | 524 | 145 | 409 | 184 | 284 | 2777 | 168 | 392 | 346 | 399 | 513 | 186 | 303 | 491 | 347 | 3145 | 5922 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Reading Country Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started86% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
89% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Reading Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Reading Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
39% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
39% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring11%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
39% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Nelson tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Nelson tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
68% match
For Nelson tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
43% match
For Nelson tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Nelson tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Scoring22%
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Get Started72% match
For Nelson tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
42% match
For Nelson tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Nelson tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
76% match
For Nelson tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Nelson tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Nelson tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Nelson tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
74% match
For Nelson tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Nelson tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Nelson tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For Nelson tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
42% match
For Gold tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Alignment11%
57% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Precision11%
40% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Reading Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Reading Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Reading Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Reading Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Reading Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Reading Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5619 yards. The back tees extend to 6120.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Reading Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Reading Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6120.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Reading Country Club 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 Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6120.0 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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