Shaker Heights Golf Club

Welcome to Shaker Heights Country Club, Northeast Ohio’s premier full-service, family-oriented country club.  Our club is located just east of Shaker Square, on the south side of Courtland Boulevard in the heart of historic Shaker Heights.

A championship 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross awaits.  Shaker’s golf operation offers a world-class experience. The golf facility includes a driving range, putting green and two chipping areas.  We offer a wide variety of golf events and activities for everyone in the family.

Shaker’s recreational amenities offer you outdoor play at its finest!  In addition to the 6-lane, 25-meter pool with diving board, there is also an infant pool.  Our tennis facility includes four Har-Tru courts while the paddle tennis facility includes two lit and heated courts, as well as, a fully equipped paddle hut.  A state-of-the-art fitness center offers cardio machines, plus a variety of free weights.  The recently added outdoor bar is a great location to grab a drink or enjoy a meal after a round of golf or while relaxing at the pool.

The club offers a variety of dining options and environments.  Whether visiting Shaker with family and friends or with business associates, dining is central to an enjoyable experience.  Our Executive Chef and his team will oversee all your culinary desires.

The lifestyle at Shaker provides many benefits to the private club life, including friendships, priceless time with family and fond memories that will last a lifetime.

In 1913 the club was born out of a split in the membership of the exclusive Euclid Golf Club, which was located on property owned by John D. Rockefeller at the top of Cedar Hill.  Euclid members, J.B. Zerbe and Judge Dwane E. Tilden approached O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen seeking to build a golf course and clubhouse in the Village of Shaker Heights.  Both of the Van Sweringen brothers became founding members and served on the original House Committee.

On May 29, 1915 the original clubhouse formally opened with a dinner dance attended by 500 of Cleveland’s society.  Frank B. Mead, Cleveland’s leading architect at the time, designed the clubhouse.

The search for a golf course architect took sharp focus upon a young Scotsman named Donald J. Ross.  Ross had quickly gained the reputation as America’s leading craftsman.  When Ross viewed Shaker’s property he agreed to design the golf course.  Completion of the golf course took about 23 months.  Donald Ross designed many of the most famous golf courses in the world including: Pinehurst #2, Seminole, Scioto, Inverness and Aronimink.

On May 31, 1915 the first golf swings were taken on Shaker’s front nine.  The first 18-hole scores were recorded on July 4, 1915 when the lower nine holes opened for play.