With its expansion to 27 holes in 1989, Shawnee Hills in
Bedford Reservation is considered the youngest Cleveland
Metroparks golf course. The original 18 holes were designed
by local architect Ben Zink in 1957. Zink, a golf course
superintendent at Acacia and Kirtland, designed Berkshire
Hills in Chesterland and the former Landerhaven Golf Course
in Mayfield Heights. The expansion of the course was designed
and constructed by Cleveland Metroparks staff with the exception
of "gorge holes" #2 and #3. From the original 9-hole regulation
course, only four holes remain intact.
Shawnee Hills is the most versatile course in Cleveland
Metroparks. Lessons are available and players can practice
on the 29-station driving range. Beginners can enhance skills
on the sporty par 3 course. The back nine with its gentle
rolling terrain and water hazards has been likened to a
Florida course. The challenging front nine with its hills
and large pines, maples, oaks, and beautiful Deer Lick Creek,
is reminiscent of a course in the Carolinas. As you walk
down the hill from the #1 green to the #2 tee, take note
of the grave site of Mary Egbert. The Egberts farmed the
land that most of the course was built on. Mary was one
of the Egbert sisters and died at the age of three in 1843.
The most difficult hole at Shawnee Hills, and possibly
the toughest hole in Cleveland Metroparks, is #13. It is
a converted par 5 hole, now a 451 yard uphill, tree-lined,
dogleg left par 4.
The best feature of Shawnee Hills is its versatility. Players
can enjoy the game no matter what the skill level.
Features: pro shop, golf lessons, snack bar, power
and hand cart rental, club rental, practice putting greens,
driving range, professional golf lessons, watered greens,
tees and fairways.
Shawnee Hills Tee Reservations
Course Layout
