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4.4
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
98.1%
Recommend this course
134 out of 137 reviews
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4.5
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 20 reviews
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4.5
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 22 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3222 yards
Slope 130
Rating 35.4
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Old Channel Trail Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Open: 4/10 Closed: 11/01
Architect Robert B. Harris (1926) Jerry Matthews (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
137 Reviews (137)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1092
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

3 Unique 9s

Course has 3 9 hole courses and a practice course.

All 3 9s are unique. Love the original woods course and the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition, layout and value

I really enjoyed playing this course and the layout. It is friendly to all golfers with plenty of tee boxes. The greens were consistent in speed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be better

Staff did not know what they were doing. Were playing 18 and when we got done with 9 holes there were 2 new groups starting out as there first hole. Everyone knows when you are coming out for your back nine you have the right away but they would not take care of it. The play was slow. You could tell the course was for sale as it was not well maintained, only do the minimum.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 159
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Just love this 3 different nines

Always a good time here

They take good care of the courses and each 9 has a different feel with the age.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

Course was in great shape. Played the Woods and Meadows. Greens looked great but slower than remembered.

A lot of coursee this year seem to have slower greens than normal. It is early however.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Valley

The Valley course is absolutely beautiful in the morning. Overall the golf course is wonderful, but the greens were running a bit slow. Absolutely will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 186
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day on course!

The course was in great shape and we were greeted by deer and turkeys on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Location With Great Opitions.

Multiple courses that are well maintained with great views. Loved playing next to the Lake Michigan and locals were very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 152
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Course

Nice layout with 3 9’s to play— loved the spacious Valley Course and the Woods course with a view of Lake Michigan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Old Channel Trail is a great course!

We come up to western Michigan every year and old channel trail is always one of our stops! Fun course that’s always in good condition and for a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Channel

Nice area, Nice course. Reasonable pricing, good pace of play, good course conditions. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 186
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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