Under new ownership, Reading Country Club opts for Troon

Troon has been selected to manage historic Reading Country Club, a daily-fee facility in Reading, Pennsylvania. Troon Golf, the resort and daily-fee division of Troon will manage golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage as well as sales and marketing.

Chartered in 1922 and opened the next year, Reading Country Club’s 18-hole, par-70 golf course was designed by Alexander Findlay. The 6,120-yard layout delivers a blend of playability and challenge, inviting golfers of all skill levels to test their game on a course that rewards strategy and precision. 

The club has hosted golf royalty over its illustrious 102-year history, including Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan and Betsy King. Nelson, in fact, served as the Club’s head professional from 1937 to 1939 and famously won the 1937 Masters and 1939 U.S. Open while representing Reading Country Club.

The club’s original stone building, the Bishop House, dates to 1761 and once included a French and Indian War-era fort. After a fire destroyed the early clubhouse wing in 1930, a new Tudor Revival-style clubhouse was completed in 1931, designed by local architect and club champion Harry Maurer. In 2018, the clubhouse and golf course were added to the National Register of Historic Places, solidifying the club’s national significance.

Charles, David and Michael Gulati purchased Reading Country Club from Exeter Township in 2024. The Gulatis have since funded and led an extensive renovation effort focused on modernizing the property, while still honoring its historic charm.

“Our family’s decision to partner with Troon was driven by a shared vision for what Reading Country Club can become,” co-owner and GM Charles Gulati said. “We’ve made tremendous progress restoring this historic property and honoring its legacy, but we also recognize the opportunity to elevate it even further. Troon’s expertise, resources and commitment to excellence will help us enhance course conditions, strengthen the guest experience and ensure the club’s continued growth and success.”