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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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Average Rating
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3.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
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
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Summer times

Great golf course, friendly staff, very professional and helpful staff. The bunkers have beautiful sand, gps on carts.
I will certainly be playing shale creek in the next few months.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good fairways and greens

The sand traps need work, but the course is very nice from the back tips. The pace was slow for me. Watch for the small creek that line some of the fairway and if its your first time playing the course drive up and look at the green to have an ideal where to try to hit the green from approach shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course Conditions

Overall, the course was in very good shape. The greens rolled consistently and the fairways were in exceptional shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A+

Great course. Very well maintained. Staff was very friendly. Play moved along at a good pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Potential but needs fixed

Clubhouse, food and staff were good. Course was not in the best condition. A number of ground under repair areas, bunkers need repaired and debris throughout the course needs picked up. Course should be better maintained for the prices.

Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and a fun track

The course was challenging but very fun to play. Definetely one of the best ohio has to offer

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great course, friendly staff

Well kept course challenging for intermediate level golfers - but you can score if you're playing well. Course was immaculate when we played - perfect greens, maintained fairways, soft bunkers. Will definitely play again!

Also , very friendly staff happy to host us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent time from first drive to last putt

course was in excellent shape. Staff was very friendly and courteous. The house steak burger and the Lagerhead Witte in the Grill were outstanding.Perfect day at a perfect course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

NICEST COURSE I HAVE EVER PLAYED

I am not a great golfer but the condition of this course made me better. I also have a better appreciation for golf having played at Shale Creek. Stay out of the rough on this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Really enjoyed my first time on this course. I look forward to playing again when the grass and rough are in full season. Sand traps are rough right now as with any course this time of year. Just stay out of them and your good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

too bad the greens were punched but a great layout nonetheless!

Newer style golf course with lots of long rides between greens and tees, got some houses around but many are out of the way so it doesn't make you feel like you are swinging in a telephone booth. Front 9 is pretty wide open and lets you swing away but pay close attention to the gps on the cart as water that you cannot see comes into play on a few holes, Back 9 winds through the Rocky River on holes 10,11, and 14 and is very scenic. Its a shame the greens were in rough shape as they were aerated probably only a week ago but definitely worth the trip and would definitely make the trip out to play Shale Creek again when the greens are right.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition for this time of year

1st time playing the course and my mistake in waiting to the end of the season. The course was in very good condition. Tee boxes were ok, greens were in great shape and fairways were cut and well maintained. The only problems we encountered was the bunkers, which were very hard and the front nine greens had just been aerated, which made putting difficult at times. Will be back next year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a great golf course

The course conditions were excellent, but challenging, the staff was helpful and made certain our group understood the best way to play the course. The greens rolled true and were pleasantly quick. If you can control your ball you'll enjoy this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent and challenging course with very friendly staff.

Definitely a must play course. Links golf, but a challenging layout. When the wind is blowing good, like my round a few days ago, the British Open has nothing on Shale Creek (ok, except for the ocean). The course is in great shape, and Rob M. and the rest of the staff are always so friendly. It's definitely a country club feel, without being a country club. Love playing at Shale Creek.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very challenging when not in fairway

Good course with thick rough. Must stay in the fairway or be very good at getting out of trouble to score well. Only downside to the course is the proximity of the housing development.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

one of my favorite courses in the cleveland area. well maintained, great greens, and tees to suit every ability.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One Of The Best

One of the best courses in Northeastern Ohio. Regular price is &56.00. We used our Hot Deal & paid $39.00. What a deal. Everything about this course is great. A brand new, beautiful clubhouse. Excellent fairways and greens. A must play if you live in or are visiting the area. This course is in my top 5 for the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Enjoyed the course although greens were a little slow

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not what it once was

I was very excited to see Shale Creek and the Quarry become available on golfnow, because prior to that I was unaware of any discounts to be had at either. However, if today's conditions are representative of the new norm, then I won't be back. The course wasn't in bad shape, but it's not in the same shape as it has been the last few years. The greens, which used to be firm, fast, and smooth, were the exact opposite today. They were spongy, slow, and bumpy. Given that it hasn't rained hardly at all this month, the weather certainly can't be to blame. The tee boxes were ok, not great, but not too shaggy, and the fairways were nice and firm. To summarize, I really like the course, but if today's greens are the new norm, I won't be back. I'd rather pay $65 for the way it used to be, than the $45 I paid for today's condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Modern course with wide fairways and challenging greens.

Shale Creek is one of my favorite courses in the area. It has a great mix of challenging holes and birdie holes, plus it allows you to step up and rip the driver on almost every hole. It also finishes with a very good 18th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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