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Shale Creek Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 7026 yards | 73.5 | 134 |
| Black | 71 | 6652 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Blue | 71 | 6338 yards | 69.8 | 125 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5913 yards | 73.8 | 128 |
| White | 71 | 5913 yards | 67.8 | 120 |
| Green | 71 | 5043 yards | 68.8 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 5043 yards | 68.8 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.3/136 | 342 | 205 | 524 | 458 | 195 | 486 | 471 | 573 | 412 | 3666 | 359 | 171 | 419 | 424 | 557 | 191 | 569 | 209 | 461 | 3360 | 7026 |
| Black M: 72.3/135 | 329 | 175 | 509 | 435 | 184 | 462 | 443 | 547 | 392 | 3476 | 349 | 168 | 406 | 367 | 532 | 173 | 551 | 192 | 438 | 3176 | 6652 |
| Blue M: 70.6/130 | 316 | 163 | 496 | 424 | 173 | 444 | 419 | 533 | 369 | 3337 | 330 | 154 | 392 | 342 | 516 | 158 | 537 | 168 | 404 | 3001 | 6338 |
| White M: 68.6/126 W: 74.0/135 | 291 | 147 | 487 | 396 | 152 | 417 | 394 | 508 | 357 | 3149 | 307 | 136 | 377 | 285 | 504 | 137 | 513 | 142 | 363 | 2764 | 5913 |
| Green M: 63.9/112 W: 68.8/123 | 272 | 115 | 417 | 323 | 127 | 358 | 337 | 449 | 297 | 2695 | 263 | 89 | 344 | 260 | 417 | 112 | 404 | 127 | 295 | 2311 | 5006 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Great course
Be sure to keep you cart on the path for par 3's and away from OB or cart will shut off.
Best course I've ever played
This was extremely worth the early rate. Didn't see anyone out till the 8th. I set my own pace playing as a single till the turn. The greens were perfectly fast. The only obstacle was my own play.
Fantastic weekday value
I played on a weekday with a GolfNow tee time. The course was busy but not crowded, and I got paired up with a couple guys. My original plan was to walk but was quickly advised not to due to some 1/4 mile distance from green to tee on a few holes.
Course was in great shape, the greens were fast but consistent. The clubhouse was new since my last visit and looked very nice. Carts are GPS equipped.
One of the best courses in the area
From the free range balls and gps in the carts, Shale Creek delivers the total golf experience. Its the best totally golf experience in the area. And the golf course is a fantastic, challenging, beautiful, and always in great shape. Almost impossible to have a bad experience.
Its worth the extra ten dollars to play here compared to other courses in the greater Cleveland area.
Shale
Played on the hottest day this summer. Fairways and greens were well watered.
This course is very friendly and can be challenging
I love this course. It makes you feel good after the round. We really enjoy playing this course since it is very comfortable to play.
Great course!
Course in great shape, but pace of play was irritating
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.
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.
Nice Course Conditions
Overall, the course was in very good shape. The greens rolled consistently and the fairways were in exceptional shape.
A+
Great course. Very well maintained. Staff was very friendly. Play moved along at a good pace.
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.
Great layout and a fun track
The course was challenging but very fun to play. Definetely one of the best ohio has to offer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
