Shale Creek Golf Club, Medina, OH

Played late in thee season however fairways were well groomed from first cut to the rough. Leaf fall was cleared for most of course even during this brisk fall like day. Greens were well kept and drainage was adaquate in all but some bunkers. I think this is a course to watch. Pretty impressive for only the 4th season.

Not sure if they were short on mowers or preparing for the US Open. The rough was as high as 10-12 inches in some areas a few yards off the green. Greens were slow maybe a 6-7 on the stimp meter. The course is plenty difficult without the rough. Plenty of OB, water, bunkers, ravines and happy grass. Few trees. On the plus side, the course has come in nicely, very few bare spots and the greens were immaculate although slow. The club house is a trailer, after 4 years since the course has been open I'd expect better. To make up for it they had a hot beer girls roaming the course. It's a "wannabe" with plenty that still needs to be done. Not worth the $66 I paid.

This is the best new course to hit the NE Ohio area since Boulder Creek. The course is young but the turf has matured quickly. The amenities are not bad considering the Pro Shop is a trailer; they still treat you great. I have played, white, blue and black tees and can find a different challenge each time. Wind is always a factor. Greens are Great!

Played it 3 times and it continues to fill in nicely. A blend of links and parkland holes. No two alike. Nice greens, especially considering how young they are. Should just get better.

Course is brand new, without a finished club house, pro shop, etc. so it's hard to rate amenities, maintenance and scenery too high. They took very good care of us with what they have so far. Give it a couple years and it'll be amazing.

Loved the layout of holes with a great variety requiring all types of shots. The first time through was a feeling out but the second time was much easier to score on. greens has some tough undulations without being "gimmicky". Scenery is a lot of construction right now, but will "improve" to houses eventually. Enjoyable to play. Loved the golf cart gps tips... like "best play here is to avoid the water right" Can't walk due to long hauls from green to next tee on numerous holes.

you will love it from the first time

great layout with good diversity of holes. course just opened in Fall 2006, but the turf rivals courses with 5 years of maturity. Very player friendly and you can score on this course from virtually any teebox. You will want to come back regularly. Only problem is that you can't walk. New clubhouse is still being constructed.