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137 Reviews (137)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
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4.5
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4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
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4.9
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4.5
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4.0
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Layout
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Pace
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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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Reviews 159
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Old school cool

The wife and I started coming here a couple years ago after a long layoff of over 25 years that I had not played it. It’s nice that they have 27 here and each night has its own character. The old woods is from the 1920s and it’s unique and has these bones And the Meadows is also a nice track and the newest 9 is the valley across the road which is also very nice. No it is on golf now when you get a very good price here and being that it’s a little out of the way it does not seem to get crowded at all.

Believe it or not we only paid $10 each here the last time with a coupon that they give us with tee off.com so you cannot beat the price the older gentleman in the clubhouse is a very nice cordial guy and the clubhouse reminds me of an old Stuckey‘s restaurant with a concrete floor in the steeple top roof. The guys take pretty good care of these old lines and being it is an hour drive for us it is worth it. We will be back again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 186
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 159
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Wife loves it, so do I. 9 holes close to 100 years old! 9 from ‘60s, ‘90s

Played beer for first time back in 1997 with a buddy who worked for Kent county road commission on an outing where alcohol was free flowing and had not played it again until a couple years ago so it had been 25 years and didn’t remember much.

The 3 nines all have different personalities the Woods be built in 1926 with its mounded greens and guarded bunkers and unusual mound’s which almost look like they were bunkers at one time but now ate grass. It looks strange at first but there’s many on most holes.

We like the newest 9 the Valley onnhe east side built in the ‘90s.

It is maintained very well and now that it’s on TeeOff we’re going to be the more this year. Unfortunately it’s an hour drive.

Being right next to Lk Michigan it’s several degrees cooler!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value. Would play again.

First time playing this course. 4 of us played 18 holes on August 18th. Tee time was 9:15am. Play time was great. Never waited on anyone or had people play up on us. Course was in excellent shape. Played the Woods and Valley. Both interesting in different ways. Nice to have both courses very different from each other. Great value for the money. Girls in the club house were very friendly. As for food: typical northern style club house, so don't expect anything fancy. That being said, they had a nice variety; hotdogs, subs, etc.. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Average course, good price

Golf course is average. 3 different 9’s. Clubhouse is below average to poor. Driving range and practice holes are excellent and well kept. Course is pretty straight, very little water, and strong Lake Michigan breezes. Course is maintained like you’d expect for $30/18 w/cart. Very Fair price and they are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Condition

Played recently. The course was.in great shape. Completed the round in 3.5 hours. Highly recommend Old Channel!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

This place was fantastic. Beautifully manicured. 3 Fun course designs. Friendly staff. Great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Perfect Morning

Morning started out with a cheery welcome in the Pro Shop. I wish I could remember the young fella's name, very friendly. He pleasantly confirmed our "Hot Deal" tee time. Unlike my experiences at some other courses.where I've used the online deals.

We started on the Meadows with a 7:56 tee time and sailed through the 1st. 9 holes. Fairways were in great shape as were the greens, which were quite consistent.

We hit the Valley for the turn to the back 9. Again, great course conditions. The Valley is more of a challenge, but fair.

We usually play Old Channel 2-4 times per year and truly enjoy the course and staff. Did not disappoint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 186
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging course. Friendly staff. Great value. Keep them on GolfNow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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