Bunker Hill Golf Club (Medina, OH)

Bunker Hill was designed in 1926 and is the oldest course in Medina. While Shale Creek right down the street is pulling in all the country club types, Bunker Hill has a loyal group of locals who have been coming here for years and call it home. The owner constantly makes improvements to it, and it's always in very good shape. 

A few years ago, management bought an adjacent parcel of land and dug an irrigation lake. A couple holes were then designed around it, giving Bunker Hill some eye candy, and a couple risk/reward holes to get the blood pumping. This is in stark contrast to what I consider to be Bunker's biggest drawback, lack of difficulty. Most of the pushed up greens are little ovals that lack any type of defense. 

The northern side of the course has the best land, and therefore it has the best holes. A large valley with a creek at the bottom is where 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18. 

Eight is an uphill par three with several bunkers fronting the green. Nine is a downhill par four with the creek crossing the fairway. The green sits on a plateau and it's necessary to be in the short grass to hit it crisply. Sixteen is a good par four that plays along the crest of the hill. It's arguably the best par four on the course. Then seventeen is a solid par three across the valley to a green atop the hill on othe side. 

As you can see in the pic, it's a beautiful shot, but besides it's length, there's nothing by the green to challenge the player. Eighteen finishes up with a beautiful par five that plays downhill into the valley. Like nine, the creek crosses the fairway, and then crosses the fairway again to challenge the second shot. 

In my opinion, eighteen is hands down the best hole on the course. (Look at that gorgeous green sitting atop the hill!!) If Bunker had more holes like this, then it would be well worth seeking out. As is, I think it's just as enjoyable as it's neighbor Shale Creek. And it's less expensive. Overall, a winner for it's regulars. I give it a 4 rating. (Above Average)