Shaker Run Golf Club

Shaker Run Golf Club's Woodlands course is an Arthur Hills design located in Lebanon, Ohio, approximately 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Hills, known for his work throughout the Midwest and his ability to incorporate natural terrain features into playable yet challenging layouts, routed this course through rolling southwestern Ohio landscape. The property takes its name from the historic Shaker community that once inhabited the region during the 19th century. The course features the undulating topography characteristic of this part of Ohio, with elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and varied shot requirements. Hills typically emphasized risk-reward opportunities and multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels, and these design principles are evident throughout the routing. The layout moves through wooded corridors and more open areas, with water features coming into play on several holes. Shaker Run operates as a public facility, making the course accessible to daily-fee players and serving the greater Cincinnati golf market. The club offers the Woodlands alongside its companion Meadows course, also designed by Hills, giving golfers two distinct routing options on the property. The courses have hosted regional amateur events and remain popular venues for local tournament play. The facility reflects the growth of upscale public golf in Ohio during the 1990s, when courses like Shaker Run provided championship-caliber designs outside the traditional private club model. The Woodlands course continues to serve both recreational golfers and competitive players seeking a legitimate test of golf in the Lebanon area.