Woodlands/Lakeside at Shaker Run Golf Club

I've played here quite a few time but this day I was disappointed with the condition of the course . There were an incredible amount of large dandelions, particularly in the rough. Some appeared to have been treated, others not. Fairways had a lot of bare spots. Bunkers needed sand. One bunker was full of gravel. Greens were okay but not great.

First and foremost, Shaker Run used to be my favorite course in the northern Cincinnati area. I have played there for years and remember the glory days when Pro-Am occurred there and it was ranked as one of the best public courses in all of Ohio. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case and it doesn't even rank as one of the best public courses in the area. Whether it be new management or poor management, I returned to play the course and did not even recognize it. If you want to play a course without sand bunkers (literally a construction hole rather than sand trap); fairways overcome with weeds; uncut grass making it play like a US Open; burnt greens, etc., then feel free to waste your money and time.

Upon providing this feedback to the clubhouse, I was told the course is in "Great Shape" which explains the problem. I will always have a place in my heart for Shaker Run....just not this version.

I've played the course a lot over the past 10+ years, been 2 yrs from my last round to today. Well, simply put, one of the best course 10 yrs ago to one of the worse. Worn out is the best description I can give it. Practice Range before the round is close, except for lessons. Rough and tee boxes are dandelion filled, and I mean filled. They did not fertilize this spring or the weeds would not be around. 90% of the bunkers were not playable, had to take your ball out it. The Pro Shop has nothing in it, no gold balls, no golf gloves, no clubs, a few shirts hanging around. If they are in transition, fixing the place up, you would not know it because no said a word. It is rough seeing it like this, 10 yrs ago, it was an outstanding facility. I don't know why it went downhill, but at the price I paid today, it is not worth it.

I have now went through golf now several times this year and each and every round was perfect from start to finish. Not a single complaint.

Played a weekday round at the Lakeside and Woodlands nines after not being on this course for at least a year. Great layout with elevation changes, water hazards, bunkers - every hole is unique. There were some ragged holes and condition issues a year ago but now the course just feels worn out. Fairway grass is thin over much of the course and you feel like you're hitting out of the mud (or I guess it would be hardpan if it were dry). Greens are well contoured but not true; ball wanders all over the place as it slows. Tee boxes have very little grass. Bunkers have no sand or the sand is so packed that a chip shot is preferred over an explosion shot. Retaining walls are decayed and crumbling, etc. etc. You get the idea.... I can't imagine what it would cost to put the course back in shape. Maybe the owners are just waiting for a developer to buy the course to convert to houses or condos and trying to keep a bit of revenue coming in from greens fees until then. It's a shame for such a superb course design but I guess a sign of the times in the golf business.

The course has three 9 hole layouts. Each has challenges that make them fun to play. Lakeside and Woodland both have a dog leg 9th hole around water that are as picturesque as they are dangerous. Meadow has a dog leg 5th hole that is the same way. I never miss a chance to play this beautiful course when ever I visit Cincinnati. Its one you have to play.

Wow houses and condos everywhere sure ruined a nice private feel the original 18 had when I played it twenty years ago I wanted to see the new 9 the meadows cool to see they honor Frank Licklier with his staff bag and clubs in a window next to the golf shop (he's now a PGA golfer that grew up playing there ) the meadows 9 was interesting I only made 7 holes because it was painfully slow but that's to imagine on a Saturday at 1:00 ? Paired with a golfer named Ben good player would wil play the course again

3 9-hole courses. Very nice layout with water. Due to recent rain, some of the sand traps had excessive standing water.

The course was in fair shape, but a lot of fun to play with good fairways and fair ruffs. The greens were a little ruff.

I enjoyed my round at Shaker Run and will return to play again soon. I found the course to be in good condition and the holes were all unique and challenging. I loved the last hole Woodlands with two water hazards that influenced your first two shots on the hole. But there were many others like a short par four requiring an iron off the tee and a shorter par 5 that put placement at a premium.

Not the wonderful golf course it used to be. Greens were in good shape but fairways and tee boxes were rough.

Lots of water challenges. Good course.

had a 1:09 tee time. didn't tee off until 1:39. No f*$%ing starter at the tee box. turned 9 and the six pack of miller lites were warm.

I played with a very slow player and was never pushed.

I know it is August BUT this IS Shaker Run. Fairways mostly were in horrible shape with lots of muddy spots. We had to play behind a group with 5 and they would not let us play through. (I was in a group of 3)

Beautiful layout, and incredibly good condition (particularly for the summer we've had in Ohio). Green were pretty quick. Nice pace, once we got started, never really had to wait on the group in front. Our group of 3 got caught be a group of 2 between the front and back nines, and we let them through. Other than that very smooth.

Only (very minor complaint) it was brutally hot, and only had cart service show up twice. (once on Lakeside and once on Meadows). Would've gladly bought more gatorade lol.

We hadn't played Shaker Run for about 10 years, and returning reminded me why it is a classic course in the Cincinnati area. Great layout, plenty of challenge without being ridiculously long like some courses. Nice people. Great rate. You will use every club in your bag, as Shaker keeps you thinking and learning. Can't wait to play it again.

For a course that charges premium money I was disappointed in the conditions on the course The fairways were chopped up and not repaired, there were many bare spots on the fairways. The greens were in fair shape.

Woodlands was in nice shape. Greens were long and slower than prior times here. Meadows holes 4 thru 9 were kind of rough.