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4.7
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
97.7%
Recommend this course
84 out of 86 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
1 out of 2 reviews
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4.7
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.9%
Recommend this course
47 out of 49 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3332 yards
Slope 127
Rating 35.9
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Old Channel Trail Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Open: 4/10 Closed: 11/01
Architect Bruce 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

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
86 Reviews (86)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tranquil

Love playing any nine at Old Channel because the course layout and conditions are always excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Fun Course

One of my favorites to play in the area because of the course layout. It is always in excellent shape as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

This is a true hidden gem! Friendly, accommodating staff, easy access (although off the beaten path), mostly played by locals in the area. The course conditions are outstanding, tee to green. Beautifully laid out, through prairie and pine forrest, with a couple holes crossing a ravine as a surprise, a real bonus.
Exceptional value! Played it following the OCT Woods 9, somewhat more pedestrian layout, but with likewise excellent conditions and course upkeep.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Locals Favorite

All the locals begin by playing the woods. It is the favorite for the members and the locals. Older part of the course with lots of mature trees. In recent years this nine has not been in good shape. However, recent changes have brought this course back into great shape. The new contour shapes of the fairway with hourglass approaches for the greens really improve the quality of this nine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Best of the 27 holes

Valley is in great shape and is fun to play. It is the most requested nine of the 27

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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