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3.6
405 Reviews (405)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
101
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
2.6
Amenities
4.2
50.2%
Recommend this course
373 out of 405 reviews
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3.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
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1
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3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
57.1%
Recommend this course
4 out of 7 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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1
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 12 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 7026 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.5

Nestled in a quiet residential community, Shale Creek Golf Club sprawls across land that for a century prior had been the Gunkelman Farm. The course repurposes the rolling terrain into a challenging layout. The subtle changes in elevation make for some tricky lies. There are also many streams that meander through the golf course before cascading into the nearby Rocky River. The river even comes into play from the 10th to the 15th holes. The golf course features large, undulating greens and wide fairways. Water has a dominant presence on the course but the final holes showcase more traditional Ohio terrain with wooded, gently rolling hills though you'll still have plenty of water to contend with on these holes. Shale Creek Golf Club requires accuracy and it will make you think, but it's not too difficult for a beginner to enjoy.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Huntley (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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3.6
405 Reviews (405)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good value, nice track

Could do without the million cluster homes surrounding the golf course because it takes away from the natural beauty of the course but all in all a very nice golf course and fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 06/17/2016

Hi RyanLaGanke,

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your round here at Shale Creek Golf Club. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great shape

Play the course on Monday great condition pace of play great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 06/13/2016

u000005251061 -

We are truly over the moon from your 5 star review!!! We are pleased to hear that your experience with us was amazing! We look forward to you coming back soon!

Best Wishes,

Shale Creek Golf Club Management

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A perfect combination of fair and penalty

Shale Creek was new to us (my Westlae neighbor and I) a couple weeks ago. Since then we have played it a couple times an become more familiar with this excellent golf course. it is a perfect mix of fair layout (assuming you find the fairway) and plenty of penalties (Shale's rough is as penalizing as any rough I've ever played).

The greens are a special subject by themselves. They are so fast and accurate that if one were to misread the speed he/she also loses the line. They are unforgiving to a tee (no pun).

Bring your A game if you want to score, but even if your A game doesn't exist yet in this early part of our NE Ohio golf season, the course is not "tricked" or unfair.

Playing it again today. :)

Ted

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 05/31/2016

Hi Ted,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed both the challenge and the condition of the course! We love having you here and are thrilled to hear that you keep coming back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

I'am 69 yrs. old played from the blue with no problems. fairways r very fast. at least 10yards more. Restaurant was fabulous. The best meals you'll ever find on any course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 05/31/2016

Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the course and considered your mean from our restaurant the best! We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE - WISH IT WAS CLOSER

We really enjoyed the course, the clubhouse and the personnel. With the discounted Tee charge I could see us driving the hour every so often to play this GREAT fun layout. Like it better than our local The Quarry course. Don't get me wrong The Quarry is good BUT it can be too hard for us Senior golfers.

Steve Spearing - Massillon, Ohio

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 05/23/2016

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your review and for making the hour drive to play at Shale Creek! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the layout of the course, the clubhouse and our friendly staff. We hope you make the drive to see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

Friendly staff that works hard to make sure you are happy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 04/27/2016

Hi Derek31,

Thank you for your review. We strive for excellent customer service and are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

The course was not what I expected.

I felt like i was playing in someone back yard, It felt like i am not playing on the golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 03/29/2016

Hi Golfer2005,

We are sorry to hear that your experience was not up to par. Please email us at AmandaTeeTimes@yahoo.com if you wish to further discuss. We hope to have another chance at exceeding your expectations.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A real treat!

If you play most of your golf on public access courses, this course will definitely leave a smile on your face. The course and the staff were excellent!

As you can see from the date of my review, it was a little early to expect too much in early March in Ohio, but the course was in excellent condition.

We played on a Golf Now online teetime and didn't realize the course had a policy of "NO JEANS", but the pro gave us both a pair of rain pants to use for the day. Highly RECOMMENDED!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 03/21/2016

Hi Srrgolfer,

Thank you for choosing Shale Creek and for the great recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Track but horrible prices

Shale Creek is an awesome golf course. We, my golf buddies, played this course every weekend for two years straight, this was before they built there new club house. The food, beers, pop where reasonable priced. Once the Club house was built, the golf price sky rocketed, food stunk, took forever to get. A bottle of pepsi increased $1 more than usual, even a snickers was way over priced. We tried to eat out at the patio and service was horrendous... I talked to the manager about it and they said they were experiencing growing pain, WITH AN ATTITUDE. How can granite golf have this problem when they have a sister course in Canton, The Quarry. An awesome course too, that is so successful..........Love Shale Creek Golf but lets fix those problems and lower your prices that is more than reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Long BALL!!!

This course requires you to hit it straightish and very long!!! Long par 4's that could be par 5's on any other course. Windy days like the day I played allow the course to be even more of a challenge. Great conditions with the best greens I have played on this year. No matter the time of year you play here you will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 12/28/2015

Hi JammerGolf,

Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course and consider our greens to be the best of the year! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

I played golf in December

The course is in great shape, for the time of year. I've always had a great experience, every time I've played golf , here at Shale Creek. The fairways are not narrow , for the most part, but water comes into play on more than a few of the holes. So bring a couple of extra golf balls. thereare plenty of sand traps, but that part of golf. This place is one of the best. the restaurant and club is top notch too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 12/28/2015

Hi Chetinman,

Thank you for your raving review. We love hearing that you consider Shale Creek one of the best! We hope you come back to see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

Course was in amazing shape. Challenging, yet forgiving. Can't say anything bad about the place. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 12/16/2015

Hi Sobots,

Thank you for your raving review! We are so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything about Shale Creek. We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shale Creek at its best.

Rain scared everyone away. Had the whole place to myself. Great play to enjoy a great fall day.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 11/10/2015

Hi Dan,

Thank you for playing at Shale Creek, even with the rain! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your day here and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Top Notch TOP NOTCH!

Easily on of the best public courses in NE Ohio. I played Shale Creek for the 2nd time in 2 years and it was every bit as good as the 1st time. Staff was pleasant and helpful. The starter gave me a few tips about some of the holes that came in handy. Range balls were complimentary---nice touch! And then there's the course...I love it. Its challenging but also fair. 5 sets of tees to choose from so even a high handicapper would find playing at Shale enjoyable. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were all immaculate. Greens rolled true and they were quick. The regular greens fees are a little steep but you get what you pay for. I got a great deal on GolfNow via a "Hot Deal." My partner had never played Shale before and he agreed that this was easily one of the best courses in the Cleveland area. Go see for yourself, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/15/2015

Hi Greg,

Thank you for coming back for a second round at Shale Creek! We are so happy that you had a great customer service experience and enjoyed the the conditions of the course. We hope you come back for a third round soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf Day

Last Time I Played Here there was no club house, wow what a club house they have built very nice Facilities. The Golf Course was in excellent shape, the greens were fast and true and the fairways were some of the best I have played on all year, good job to the staff . Other then the wind that is always present at this golf course the weather was perfect, the wind only adds to the difficulty of this course. Overall Great Day and Golf Challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/15/2015

Hi TMillerPar,

Thank you for playing at Shale Creek! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the club house and facilities. Please come back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beatuful Course

Fun course to play from tips to the whites. Each tee promotes its own set of challenges, fun and challenging at the same time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/12/2015

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the challenge and fun of the course! We look forward to having you back at Shale Creek soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Despite bitter cold and rain, good fun at a really nice course

Played this course on Oct 3rd. Wind chills in the 30s and rain. Course is in great shape for this time of year. Fairways very nice, and the greens were very fast and challenging. Wet rough on this day added to the challenge.

The greens are what protect this course from being pretty easy actually. Lots of suttle breaks, and very very fast. You should hit a lot of fairways here. And the course is not particularly long. The Par 3s and Par 5s are easy compared to other top public courses in the area.

Overall a great facility, course is in really good shape. A higher class golf experience for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/08/2015

Hi Goolsby,

Thank you for your review and for playing at Shale Creek Golf Club. It's so great to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course, despite the weather! We'd love to have you back again soon, and hopefully in the sun!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Enjoyed playing shale creek for the 2 bad time. Great challenge, especially from the tips. Fairways and greens in great condition. Definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/05/2015

Hi Christophe,

Thank you for your review! It's so great to hear that you have been here before and plan on coming back again! We love having you here and look forward to it.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice layout

I played Shale Creek several years ago before the clubhouse - I must say that the overall experience has improved significantly and I would recommend this course to anyone. The conditions were great despite the recent dry spell. The greens run true and the layout is fair to all levels of golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 09/25/2015

Hi Agatz,

We love hearing that our golfer experience has only improved! Thank you for returning to Shale Creek. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a good yearly trip.

Didn't mention the restricted areas where the cart shuts off. Wasn't told about this and wasn't marked at all on the course. Noticed other golfers having the same problem during our round lots of wasted time contributing to slow play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
3cf8666b-7ba9-5505-b567-87e50b675b85
Commented on 10/05/2015

Thank you for your review and for playing at Shale Creek. We apologize about the inconvenience about the carts. If you'd like to further discuss this, please email us at Amandateetimes@yahoo.com. We hope to hear from you soon!

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