Private

Berkshire Course

Berkshire Country Club

Reading, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 716,325 yds72.7/125

About this course

Berkshire Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills outside of Reading, Pennsylvania, is a course steeped in local tradition, where generations have honed their games against a classic layout. The course itself meanders through mature, parkland terrain, requiring strategic play and rewarding thoughtful course management. Originally designed in the early 1920s, Berkshire reflects the architectural sensibilities of that era, with gently undulating fairways and subtly contoured greens. While not a championship venue, Berkshire has remained a beloved cornerstone of the region’s golfing landscape, prized for its playability and timeless charm. Known locally as a place for friendly, competitive golf, Berkshire Country Club fostered a particularly strong women’s golf association which remains active and vibrant to this day. It is said that the club’s signature crab cakes, served at the clubhouse since its inception, are almost as legendary as some of the matches played across its grounds.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

2084

Best in World

1874

Best in USA

81

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Reading, PA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1903
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,325 yards
Difficulty
72.7/125
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

The journey to Berkshire Country Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), situated roughly forty-five minutes southeast, or alternatively at Lehigh Valley International (ABE), a shorter drive of approximately thirty minutes to the northwest. From either gateway, the route traces through the rolling countryside of southeastern Pennsylvania, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to the verdant hills and horse farms that characterize Berks County. The final approach winds through Reading's quieter periphery, ascending gently into the wooded grounds where Berkshire Country Club has commanded its hilltop perch since 1895 - a stately arrival that speaks to the club's enduring position as one of the region's most distinguished private sanctuaries.

FAQ

Common questions about Berkshire

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Berkshire has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

Berkshire was designed by Willie Park Jr..

Berkshire is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Berkshire is 71.

Berkshire plays 6,325 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Berkshire is 125.

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