Golf courses near Reading
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Reading, including 17 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes. 93% have a website listed.
Spread over eight council areas, the 30 nearest venues to Reading include 7 in Oxfordshire, 6 in West Berkshire and 5 in Wokingham, with Hampshire and Windsor and Maidenhead on 4 each. Reading Golf Club, near Kidmore End, is the closest at 3.6 km.
Of the 21 courses with a known hole count, 17 have 18 holes. Par is known for all 17 of those, and par 70 appears most often, at 5 courses. Club sites describe five courses as parkland and one as downland. Goring & Streatley Golf Club reports 1895 as its founding year, the earliest of the four years stated. Visitors are welcome at eleven clubs, according to their websites.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 17 | 57% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 7% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 3% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 9 | 30% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 5 |
| Downland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 6 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Reading
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| West Berkshire | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wokingham | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hampshire | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bracknell Forest | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reading | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 11
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Caversham | 18 | 73 | 3.8 km | |
| Theale Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 7.6 km | |
| Hennerton Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 9.9 km | |
| Billingbear Park Golf Course | 18 | 27 | 11 km | |
| Huntercombe Golf Club | 1901 | 15 km | ||
| Temple Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 15 km | |
| Goring & Streatley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1895 | 15 km |
| Blackwater Valley Golf Centre | 9 | 15 km | ||
| Harleyford Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km | |
| Sherfield Oaks Golf Club | 36 | 17 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goring & Streatley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1895 | 15 km |
| Huntercombe Golf Club | 1901 | 15 km | ||
| Calcot Park Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1930 | 4.8 km |
| Sand Martins Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1993 | 11 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Harry Colt (2).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Golf Club | 3.6 km | ||
| The Caversham | 18 | 73 | 3.8 km |
| The Club at Mapledurham | 18 | 69 | 4.1 km |
| Calcot Park Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 4.8 km |
| Sonning Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 5.4 km |
| Theale Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 7.6 km |
| Bearwood Lakes Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 7.9 km |
| Henley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 8.0 km |
| Greys Green Golf Course | 8.5 km | ||
| Wokefield Estate Golf Club | 72 | 8.9 km | |
| Hennerton Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 9.9 km |
| Badgemore Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 10 km |
| Billingbear Park Golf Course | 18 | 27 | 11 km |
| Sand Martins Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Castle Royle Golf & Country Club | 12 km | ||
| Bradfield College Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| East Berkshire Golf Club | 14 km | ||
| Wessex Downs Golf Course | 14 km | ||
| Huntercombe Golf Club | 15 km | ||
| Downshire Golf Complex | 27 | 27 | 15 km |
| Temple Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
| Goring & Streatley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 15 km |
| Blackwater Valley Golf Centre | 9 | 15 km | |
| Bird Hills Golf Centre | 18 | 72 | 15 km |
| Wellington College Golf Course | 16 km | ||
| Harleyford Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| The Springs Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 17 km |
| Sherfield Oaks Golf Club | 36 | 17 km | |
| Hartley Wintney Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 17 km |
| Bishopswood Golf Course | 9 | 36 | 17 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Reading?
- 59 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Reading; this page shows the 30 nearest. 11 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Reading?
- Reading Golf Club, about 3.6 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Reading?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Reading?
- 11 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example The Caversham, Theale Golf Club and Hennerton Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Reading?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Goring & Streatley Golf Club dates back to 1895, followed by Huntercombe Golf Club (1901).
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