January 26, 2015

LEBANON, OH — After much thought, and much longer than usual, Carl has chosen to hold the 2015th incarnation of his open event at Shaker Run.

"The final decision came down to Maryland or Ohio.  There were multiple courses in Tennessee that were vying for the honor of holding the 2015 Carl Spackler Open.  It would have been a second for that State."

However, Shaker Run in southwest Ohio won the sweepstakes.  The once crown jewel of the greater Cincinnati public scene is Shaker Run Golf Club, a championship 27-hole complex about a 45 minute drive, has experienced its ups and downs. The course located just off I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton is back in its prime.

"For 15 years, I considered this the best in Cincinnati, layout-wise," said Greg Long. "There are six or seven picturesque holes on this course."

Arthur Hills designed the original 18 holes in 1979. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry added a Meadows nine in 2000. The original 18 is a classic shot-maker's delight. Players who aren't in position off the tee will likely have to go over, under or around a tree to reach the green.

Registration is currently open and accepting down payments of $120.  Please send your checks to Rick Dosky as instructed in the Registration Caddy.