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Conditions
3.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6318 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.4

Course Details

Year Built 1957
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1957)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

4.0
71 Reviews (71)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Bad shape

This course has really fallen off over the last few years. I will no longer be playing shaker farms. The tee boxes are dirt and the greens are all burned and spotted.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad but needs work.

I love shaker farms cc. I learned how to play golf here and will most likely continue playing here just due to the memories. It's a beautiful course especially in the fall with all the wonderful trees. Sadly, I would have given it a 5 star if the greens were good but most of them are patchy and it's hard to putt well when there is so much grass missing. In addition, more care needs to be taken in order to make the fairways better and less blotchy. It would be nice if the bathrooms didn't smell and was actually cleane. But the course over all is one I like and go to frequently.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

wedding function

Had our wedding here , I am so disgusted with the service rendered. Unprofessional management. Very poor. Would not recommend this for any function.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cow Pastures are greener

Concrete tee boxes , sandy hard fairways and inconsistent greens with lots of dead spots. Pay a little more and play somewhere nicer.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Nice overall

I've seen plenty of coarse's but Shaker has the friendliest staff of all. The coarse needs some maintenance but other than that it was a nice pace of play and a nice coarse. I have no regrets coming and paying for my holes. I recommend riding. Take some extra balls also due to water hazards and long grass.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value for your money!

First time playing Shaker Farms and thoroughly enjoyed my round! The older man working in the pro-shop who we checked in with didn't seem too happy that we made reservations online and HE didn't have our information in his tee-time log. That aside, the cart I had was smoother and had more pick-up and go than others I've used in the past. There are some challenging blind tee shots on a couple holes as well as some blind shots to elevated greens. If you stray to far from the fairway, good luck finding your ball! The girl working at the bar/restaurant upstairs was very friendly and the chicken salad sandwich and Shaker chips were delicious! Didn't end up in any bunkers so I can't comment on them. The only repairs needed were on one of the greens as some of the grass had died off, a few run-up areas to the green in the fairway and a few tee-boxes weren't all that flat and had lost quite some grass. Overall the course was a fun challenge and a great value for what you pay for.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

OK course... Just average maybe below.

Greens were ok... today I played another course... 1/3 the price... excellent condition.. Thought the price was up for course conditions. T boxes hammmered... greens spotty as far as condition.. Fairways really undefinable... Again, the price seemed above the course condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

price is right

course has improved from last year but still needs some work.about 4 fairways need to be shut down add drainage and re seed.heck of a layout.for the price not bad.but this can be a really good course with better maintance.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

every hole has a different look, witch I liked.

The only problem I see is when I showed up the starter didn't have any info on me or my starting time.,but was nice about it. that could change when they get busy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice staff and friendly casual atmosphere.

I'm a new golfer and found certain holes to be quite a challenge for me. I thought it was well maintained and I liked the staff a lot. I believe it is a course that my game can grow with.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice greens narrow fairways

staff exl, greens in good shape lots of hills fairways good shape saw people working on coarse

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens looking good, tee boxes need work. Please change the par 5 #6.

good for the price, needs more work, but getting better.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall good course...

I have played this course now 4 times this year, and it is growing on me. The conditions of some of the fairways have a lot to be desired, in particular the 6th hole really has no fairway, it is just a bunch of dirt and weeds going up a hill... The back 9 is in great condition, with just some excellent scenery.... I also like the fact that they plan on endorsing some cart rules to keep the course in better shape....

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions extremely poor.

Conditions were extremely poor. Staff was very friendly. Even at the low rate offered, we will not return until the fall--if then.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were well kept

Tee boxes and fairways are in poor condition. The greens were in good shape. It was a fair value for the GolfNow rate. I would have been disappointed if I paid full price.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Price

We got a deal to play 18 holes for $17. I cant imagine that we would have paid anymore to play this course. The grounds were in touch shape with many places that are not green, or not have grass at all. With that being said, this course is a fun challenge, with a very open front 9, and the back carved out of the woods.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course is in need of some TLC.

Great G. Cornish design---one of his early creations. Weather affects the course conditions----best in the spring and fall. This summer has been tough on many courses, no exception here. Staff was very friendly. I always look forward to coming back to Shaker.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens here are fantastic!!!

Old school target golf at it's best with some of the best greens I've played in a long time. John informed me of the wet area on the 6th hole,and that was the only blemish I saw on the course. They are working on some drainage issues. Other than that,this is a very nice piece of ground and a Cornnish classic. Can't wait to get back and play it again!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is rounding into shape

Course is in much better shape than previous years. Most tee boxes were in fair condition. Fairways were better and all greens were in good condition. Fairway on the signature 6th hole was the worst. Very friendly staff in the pro shop and lounge. Two beers and two Mikes in the lounge were very reasonable at $11 and change.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

Nice course, However I played it on a day following 3 days of heavy rain. Front 9 fairways were extremely wet until you play the more elevated back 9. Other than that course was in nice shape.
Watch out for the gully in front of the green on 6. Stay right!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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