The Caversham (formelry Reading Golf Club)

Course Type
Parkland
Designer
TBC
Par
70 
Slope
0
Rating
3.3
Golf Professional
TBC
Green Fees
Reviews
1

Course Information

ADDRESS:
17 Kidmore End Road , Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG48SG, United Kingdom
WHAT/THREE/WORDS:
Unknown
TELEPHONE:
0118 947 2909
DESCRIPTION:

Reading Golf Club, located in Emmer Green, Berkshire, is an 18-hole parkland course with a par of 70, stretching 6,307 yards. Established in 1910, the course is known for its rolling fairways, mature trees, and fast, well-maintained greens. The course provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all abilities, with the signature par-3 12th hole being a highlight.

Found near the A329 and M4, Reading Golf Club is easily accessible from Reading, Henley-on-Thames, and surrounding areas. Local attractions include the historic town of Reading and the scenic River Thames, making it a perfect spot for golfers looking to combine a round with leisure activities.

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3.0 / 5

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Golf Club Reviews

Michael Hanley
18.7
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A really nice challenging course

Reading GC is a parkland course close to the city centre; Reading Berkshire.

The course was designed by James Braid in 1910 and later enhancements were made by Harry Colt in the aftermath of WW1 and a further redesign by Philip Mackenzie Ross in the 1930s; in order to reduce its severity.

The course is a par 70;ie 4 par 3s, 12 par 4s and 2 par 5s. It is 6,094 yards from the yellow tees.

The round starts gently with 4 straight par 4s however the course terrain changes dramatically at the par 4 5th; sweeping down from high left to right to a bunkered fairway way below. This is followed by a short but steep blind uphill tee shot to the par 3 6th.

The course then meanders up / down / round a scenic valley until it resurfaces via a blind uphill tee shot on the par 4 16th hole; bringing the course up to a level for the 16th green and the final two holes. ( make sure you don't hit the line of sight marker pole! )

In this hot summer the fairways were dry; firm and long running. In contrast the greens /aprons were well watered.

The greens were excellent but I couldn't muster a single 1 putt; making 17 2 putts. In contrast my playing partners Anna Guss and Lee Benson found holing putts very easy!

Most of the fairways are tree lined; some with severe slopes; but landing areas are generous. Unfortunately a few of my drives ended up in trouble. I put this down to tiredness after playing 5 days in a row.

There was a challenge with the 10th tee shot over a high hedgerow.

The 4 par 3s were very challenging although of only short to medium length. Landing in a greenside bunker was not necessarily a bad result.

The hospitality was good. However I was unable to enjoy any hot food because of our afternoon tee time.

A £21 green fee was excellent vfm for a Saturday afternoon.

All in all this was a really enjoyable course to play.

The only negative about the course was that the club car park wasn't very big.
Date Wednesday, 18, July 2018