Shale Creek Golf Club

I tend to give good reviews when score is good, and today was great tee2green. I had a few 3putts; Bogied all par 5s, but hit all par 3s (not my norm for either). Pace-of-play was slow, but couple of guys in my group had problems ........still tho, we played back9 behind a 5some

Thanx to GN for the Hot Deal Special price

This course brings a lot of different shots and hole layouts. I had a blast playing. It had rained the day before, so some of the grass was a little muddy/damp, but that can be forgiven of any course. Would recommend for an average golfer to feel a good challenge, but also be able to get some birdies.

The course is really nice. It’s matured well and plays very fair. Play was a bit slow. About the only negative on a beautiful Ohio day.

I've been playing at Shale a couple times a season for the past 5 years. I played this past weekend in the GolfWeek Tour tournament. I will say the course has been in better shape in the past years, but it was still enjoyable.

Tees & Fairways: I'll give these a 4 out of 5. They're in good shape but would like to see the tees cleaned up a bit more with all the divots.

Greens: Like to put greens in their on category. They're a 3 out of 5 for me. The speed is nice but the amount of non repaired ball marks an a lot of foot traffic around cups from not being moved enough

Bunkers: 5 out of 5. Very well kept. Stay in great shape even without bunker rakes this year due to covid

Overall I enjoy the course although it has slipped a bit over the last couple seasons

Still nice layout, varied holes, but greens and tee boxes are a bit beat up already by August- a reminder for players to fix their divots. The staff are very obliging and amenities are what one can expect from an upscale semi- private club.

So from the pictures online, and the price I thought this course was going to be epic. Family was in from out of town and I chose this one which was a bit of a drive being from Akron. We paid $60 each and it was not worth it at all.. you have to drive a mile between holes through houses which is annoying. The greens were quick but holes looked liked they hadn't been cut for 2-3 days. To be realistic this is worth $35 max to the every day golfer- nothing memorable. We should have just stayed and played a local course for half the price. Sorry to hate, I usually don't but this just didn't live up to expectations.

Parts of the fairway have way too many divots compared to normal, the greens also had more than should be ended up fixing a couple on almost every hole, much of the grass had died in both the fringe and the green but overall still better than the majority of courses. Staff always wonderful

The greens were pretty beaten up.

There was no ranger to move the slow 4-some in front of us along (while they could barely walk, they were very slowly putting for millions of dollars).

And, the bar area was closed.

Always enjoy playing this course. Although it did rain heavily for a brief period of time, the course drains very well!

From the complimentary range balls to the manicured fairways everything about this course is top shelf. Winds through a community which isn’t my favorite way to play golf , but many open fairways that are forgiving, great conditions, very challenging.

Went on a windy, wet day. Course dried out nicely. Greens were in really good shape and some of the best fairways I have played. GPS in carts, great clubhouse with great patio for after or before round, range balls included. What a great course and value.

Shale is a must play. It’s long, challenging, always in excellent condition and in an area where wind is always a factor. I could play it every day and never be tired of it.

Starter was great. Pro shop staff not having a good day. Course condition excellent. Pace of play poor on front but improved as a group dropped out on back nine as players not up to challenge of course.