Lakeside/Meadows at Shaker Run Golf Club
About
Conveniently located less that 30 minutes from Cincinnati in the city of Lebanon, Shaker Run Golf Club offers 27 holes of championship golf. Arthur Hills designed the original 18-hole course in 1979 and the design team of Michael Hurzdan and Dana Fry added the Meadows nine 20 years later. Each nine has unique characteristics, providing three diverse 18-hole combinations when played together. The Lakeside/Meadows Course combines the nine with the most water, Lakeside naturally, and the longest nine. While it may be the lengthiest, Meadows is also the gentlest since it was added as a player-friendly complement to the other golf courses to make Shaker Run more approachable for a range of skill levels. The layout has a rolling landscape that is unique for an Ohio course, and in addition to the water there are also several strategically placed sand traps.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6944 yards | 74.2 | 134 |
Green | 72 | 6475 yards | 71.4 | 130 |
White | 72 | 5883 yards | 69.1 | 125 |
White/Red | 72 | 5594 yards | 67.7 | 124 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5023 yards | 69.0 | 119 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 74.2/136 | 450 | 164 | 380 | 480 | 184 | 412 | 415 | 497 | 405 | 3387 | 418 | 457 | 177 | 578 | 416 | 360 | 525 | 196 | 430 | 3557 | 6944 |
Green M: 72.2/132 | 410 | 151 | 360 | 470 | 165 | 380 | 375 | 470 | 380 | 3161 | 394 | 424 | 166 | 539 | 389 | 327 | 502 | 176 | 397 | 3314 | 6475 |
White M: 69.5/125 W: 75.6/137 | 374 | 118 | 347 | 457 | 140 | 310 | 330 | 440 | 330 | 2846 | 371 | 392 | 145 | 496 | 360 | 292 | 480 | 150 | 351 | 3037 | 5883 |
Yellow M: 67.0/122 W: 72.2/128 | 374 | 118 | 289 | 422 | 140 | 310 | 309 | 440 | 330 | 2732 | 371 | 368 | 145 | 456 | 360 | 259 | 402 | 150 | 351 | 2862 | 5594 |
Red M: 64.4/116 W: 69.1/121 | 354 | 84 | 289 | 422 | 113 | 265 | 309 | 403 | 218 | 2457 | 298 | 368 | 107 | 456 | 259 | 259 | 402 | 117 | 305 | 2571 | 5028 |
Handicap | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 10 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 10 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Ohio (2020 #4)
Reviews
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Photo submitted by u000004329019 on 04/06/2021
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Good picture of how nice the field of play has improved Photo submitted by lHN7cnk6b67ZmV7P7rLh on 06/16/2019
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Fresh sand lines the parking lot as they are redoing the bunkers Photo submitted by lHN7cnk6b67ZmV7P7rLh on 06/16/2019
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Hops and Shop; beer tasting and local hobby shopping Photo submitted by lHN7cnk6b67ZmV7P7rLh on 06/16/2019
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Photo submitted by rdobrozsi on 08/27/2013
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Photo submitted by Lonnie7969030 on 08/01/2013
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#9 Lakeside Photo submitted by stover3928 on 10/18/2012
Great course, great layout.
Played this course after 3 days of heavy rain and it was 'cart path only'. Was still in great shape. Lots of interesting holes. Will definitely play again and again.
They are currently remodeling the clubhouse but the bar/restaurant is open.
They have three 9 holes and we played all 3.
Great day!
Just okay
I love the layout of the course but I wish it was in better shape. Tee boxes had weeds and weren't groomed well. Greens were just okay
There is no drinking water on the course and no cart ladies.
Pace of play was terrible too. 4 hours 45 minutes for a Friday afternoon.
Nice EMPTY course.
If you are looking for a course that challenges both with water and trees this course is for you. I had played this course several years ago and had heard it was closing so when I visited OHIO recently I went to play. Good news is they told me they are not closing. This is great as the course is well laid out, the people are friendly and for now, the fees are very reasonable.
Fun course
Great course that is challenging. It looks like they are doing everything they can to renovate and make the course better. Normal rates are pretty expensive though but catch it on a Hot Deal on Golf Now and it's a great value.
Wow!
This course is in emasculate condition and the quick undulating greens are difficult. Shaker run 'shook' my handicap. lol. I will definitely be back
A bit disappointing
I've played here quite a few time but this day I was disappointed with the condition of the course . There were an incredible amount of large dandelions, particularly in the rough. Some appeared to have been treated, others not. Fairways had a lot of bare spots. Bunkers needed sand. One bunker was full of gravel. Greens were okay but not great.
From Best to Worse in 10 Yrs
I've played the course a lot over the past 10+ years, been 2 yrs from my last round to today. Well, simply put, one of the best course 10 yrs ago to one of the worse. Worn out is the best description I can give it. Practice Range before the round is close, except for lessons. Rough and tee boxes are dandelion filled, and I mean filled. They did not fertilize this spring or the weeds would not be around. 90% of the bunkers were not playable, had to take your ball out it. The Pro Shop has nothing in it, no gold balls, no golf gloves, no clubs, a few shirts hanging around. If they are in transition, fixing the place up, you would not know it because no said a word. It is rough seeing it like this, 10 yrs ago, it was an outstanding facility. I don't know why it went downhill, but at the price I paid today, it is not worth it.
Not the Shaker Run of the past; Sad to see a course go this far down.
First and foremost, Shaker Run used to be my favorite course in the northern Cincinnati area. I have played there for years and remember the glory days when Pro-Am occurred there and it was ranked as one of the best public courses in all of Ohio. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case and it doesn't even rank as one of the best public courses in the area. Whether it be new management or poor management, I returned to play the course and did not even recognize it. If you want to play a course without sand bunkers (literally a construction hole rather than sand trap); fairways overcome with weeds; uncut grass making it play like a US Open; burnt greens, etc., then feel free to waste your money and time.
Upon providing this feedback to the clubhouse, I was told the course is in "Great Shape" which explains the problem. I will always have a place in my heart for Shaker Run....just not this version.
Terrific Layout
Apparently a victim of the economy, this once spectacular course is suffering a bit from lack of care. ($$). That said, the layout is as fine as you are likely to see in southern Ohio, and that makes it a pleasure to play. I would not hesitate to recommend it, even if it is not immaculate. (Few courses are.) It certainly doesn't disappoint.
Perfect Everytime
I have now went through golf now several times this year and each and every round was perfect from start to finish. Not a single complaint.
Best finishing holes in Ohio
The course has three 9 hole layouts. Each has challenges that make them fun to play. Lakeside and Woodland both have a dog leg 9th hole around water that are as picturesque as they are dangerous. Meadow has a dog leg 5th hole that is the same way. I never miss a chance to play this beautiful course when ever I visit Cincinnati. Its one you have to play.
Great Layout, Run Down Conditions
Played a weekday round at the Lakeside and Woodlands nines after not being on this course for at least a year. Great layout with elevation changes, water hazards, bunkers - every hole is unique. There were some ragged holes and condition issues a year ago but now the course just feels worn out. Fairway grass is thin over much of the course and you feel like you're hitting out of the mud (or I guess it would be hardpan if it were dry). Greens are well contoured but not true; ball wanders all over the place as it slows. Tee boxes have very little grass. Bunkers have no sand or the sand is so packed that a chip shot is preferred over an explosion shot. Retaining walls are decayed and crumbling, etc. etc. You get the idea.... I can't imagine what it would cost to put the course back in shape. Maybe the owners are just waiting for a developer to buy the course to convert to houses or condos and trying to keep a bit of revenue coming in from greens fees until then. It's a shame for such a superb course design but I guess a sign of the times in the golf business.
Shaker20 years later
Wow houses and condos everywhere sure ruined a nice private feel the original 18 had when I played it twenty years ago I wanted to see the new 9 the meadows cool to see they honor Frank Licklier with his staff bag and clubs in a window next to the golf shop (he's now a PGA golfer that grew up playing there ) the meadows 9 was interesting I only made 7 holes because it was painfully slow but that's to imagine on a Saturday at 1:00 ? Paired with a golfer named Ben good player would wil play the course again
Good Public Course
3 9-hole courses. Very nice layout with water. Due to recent rain, some of the sand traps had excessive standing water.
Thanks for playing at Shaker Run. Glad you loved the layout!
Super day
The course was in fair shape, but a lot of fun to play with good fairways and fair ruffs. The greens were a little ruff.
Thanks so much for playing at Shaker Run we will tend to the conditions thanks for letting us know!
Fun and challenging course, I will be back!
I enjoyed my round at Shaker Run and will return to play again soon. I found the course to be in good condition and the holes were all unique and challenging. I loved the last hole Woodlands with two water hazards that influenced your first two shots on the hole. But there were many others like a short par four requiring an iron off the tee and a shorter par 5 that put placement at a premium.
Thanks so much for your review and the great rating! See you again soon, glad you loved the challenge!
Course conditions
Not the wonderful golf course it used to be. Greens were in good shape but fairways and tee boxes were rough.
Can you say Moss Creek?
This was once a prestigious golf course but not anymore.
I wouldn't waste my time to play here again!
We thank you for playing at Shaker Run and taking the time to review our course and the facility. We hope to see you again and we're working towards patching up anything we may have missed, thank you for letting us know!
Great! So glad you'd play again we're happy to hear you had a good round despite the housing around the course.