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East Berkshire Course

East Berkshire Golf Club

Crowthorne, Berkshire, England
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18 holesPar 696,240 yds75.5/145

About this course

East Berkshire Golf Club sits in Crowthorne, a town in the Royal County of Berkshire approximately thirty miles west of London. The course occupies heathland terrain characteristic of this part of England, where sandy soils and natural drainage support the growth of heather, gorse, and pine. Howard Swan designed the layout, contributing to the regional tradition of heathland golf that includes several notable courses across Berkshire and neighboring Surrey. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours and vegetation, with fairways carved through corridors of mature trees and heathland scrub. The sandy subsoil provides firm playing conditions and allows the course to remain playable throughout much of the year. Elevated tees and greens add visual interest and strategic variety to the holes, while the heather and gorse penalize errant shots in the manner typical of English heathland designs. East Berkshire serves a membership drawn from the surrounding communities in Berkshire and neighboring counties. The club maintains the course in keeping with traditional heathland presentation, preserving the natural character of the landscape while providing a test of golf suited to a range of abilities. The setting offers a relatively quiet, wooded environment distinct from the more open downland courses found elsewhere in southern England.

Quick facts

Location
Crowthorne, Berkshire, England
Access
Public
Year built
1903
Designer
Howard Swan
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
6,240 yards
Difficulty
75.5/145

Getting there

East Berkshire Golf Club sits deep within the Surrey-Berkshire borderlands, most readily reached via London's major hubs - Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW) - followed by a serene 45-minute drive southwest through the wooded commuter belt that gradually softens into open heathland. For those valuing discretion and speed, Farnborough Airport (FAB), nestled just 20 minutes south, caters to private aviation with characteristic English efficiency. The final approach winds through Crowthorne's quiet lanes, where Victorian estates and ancient pines signal entry into the club's secluded corner of the Home Counties - a landscape that has sheltered this venerable members' sanctuary for over a century. The understated entrance and tree-lined drive announce arrival not with fanfare, but with the quiet confidence of a club that has never needed to announce itself.

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Common questions about East Berkshire

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

East Berkshire was designed by Howard Swan.

Yes. East Berkshire is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at East Berkshire is 69.

East Berkshire plays 6,240 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at East Berkshire is 145.

East Berkshire is a 18-hole course.

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