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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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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.
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.
great course
one of my favorite courses in the cleveland area. well maintained, great greens, and tees to suit every ability.
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.
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.
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.
Poor Conditions, Slow Play
It was as if the course hadn't cut their greens for a week. Greens were slower than molasses on the fourth of July. Went in their with high expectations. After one hole, I was brought back to the sad reality that is Shale Creek. Outrageous prices for the conditions. Felt Robbed.
SLOW
Starter was friendly, and got us off a little early, which was appreciated - BUT, it took way too long to play. Granted it was a beautiful, sunny, Sunday and it was crowed, but I think a ranger would have helped... Never saw one the whole day. One of the men in a group ahead of us, was giving shot lessons to his female partner, the whole round! Hey - I'm a woman and I think it's great that he wanted to help her - but not on a packed Sunday afternoon!
One of my favorites
I love Shale Creek. Its a beautiful links style course with a fantastic layout. Challenging course that is always in awesome shape and I always seem to play well here. The staff is very accomodating and super friendly. Free range balls with your paid greens fee as well. For the discount on golfnow it is WELL worth it. Without, its rather pricey, but still worth playing. Highly recommended for golfers with some game, yet you don't have to be a single digit handicapper to play well here and have a great time.
Good but expensive
Well maintained course, Greens and Fairway are good always condition. Mostly Flat with few water hazards. Front nines has lots of new houses throughout the course. Back nine has a few.
Good course but expensive.
Great Condition for October
I was the first tee time and the starter let me go off 10 minutes early, which was a big help on cart path only at the start. The GPS sent a message on the 2nd hole that the cart path restrictions were lifted except for the Par 3's and one other hole. The course was in it's usual championship conditions and with the exception of one green was putting true and fast. The staff was great and if not for the cost, I would play there more often.
