Old Channel Trail Golf Course ~ Montague, Michigan ~ 231.894.5076 ~ Golf West Michigan's best
For Immediate Release
Contact: Heather Leeke
Marketing & Communications Director,
Old Channel Trail Golf Course
(231) 894-5076

OCT Golf Course
News and Facts

- The original nine (Woods) was built in 1926 and opened for play in 1927 ~ Happy 77th Birthday!

- Robert Bruce Harris was the architect of the Woods nine; this was the first course he designed.

- The Meadow was built in 1967 and was designed by Bruce Matthews.

- The Valley, built in 1994, was designed by Jerry Matthews, son of Bruce Matthews.

- Owner Meriam Leeke won the Women's Western Championship in 1957 while a student at Northwestern University. This was 15 years before Title IX game into effect in 1972!

- On November 20, 2004, Meriam will finally receive her letterman's 'N' from Northwestern during the half-time show at the NU/Illinois football game. That's just 47 years after her undergraduate playing days! Congratulations, Meriam!

- Find out more about Old Channel Trail Golf Course at www.octgolf.com.

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March 15, 2004

Old Channel Trail Golf Course
Offers NEW Seasonal and Vacation Memberships

Montague, Michigan – For the first time in its 77-year history, Old Channel Trail Golf Course is expanding its membership program.

“We have always offered a very limited number of memberships,” said Bill Leeke, Director of Operations. “This year, we’ve expanded the program in order to welcome even more golfers to Old Channel Trail.”

Seasonal Memberships
The 27-hole facility located on the shore of Lake Michigan offers several membership options, including a new premium membership that includes greens fees, cart fee, 10 guest passes, complimentary entrance into all member golf events, and unlimited range balls for use at the driving range. This membership is valued at more than $1,900 but is offered at a low introductory rate of $1,500 in 2004.

“It’s a great package for the golf-addict,” said OCT director of golf, Chris Cullen. “It’s an excellent value and the perfect option for the golfer who is looking for an all-inclusive membership. We are very excited by the response and look forward to a great year with all our members – old and new.”

For just $675, Individual Seasonal members enjoy unlimited greens fees, guest passes, and use of the three practice holes. Families can play together for just $850 for two family members, and just $65 for each additional player. Seniors can play for $450 a season, any time on weekdays and weekends after two. Junior memberships start at $295.

Seasonal Memberships will be available until April 15, 2004. More information is available online at www.octgolf.com/membership.html .

Vacation Memberships
“Old Channel Trail Golf Course wants to be your ‘home course away from home,’ ” said Heather Leeke, director of marketing at the course. “So we created a unique Vacation Membership program that includes unlimited golf on three- or seven-consecutive days. It’s an easy way to bring your golf-crazy Dad or your sister-in-law to your favorite course while they are in town visiting for a week or a weekend. They are also a great option for groups of golfers looking for a getaway. And our three nines provide a different challenge every day.”

Vacation Memberships start at $49 for a 3-Day Weekday Membership; 3-Day Vacation Memberships over holidays or weekends are $69; 7-Day Vacation Memberships are $99. Rates are per person and include unlimited greens fees.

Old Channel Trail Golf Course is a 27 hole facility with a pro shop, driving range, three practice holes and a picnic area on the majestic bluffs above Lake Michigan. Located just 6 miles off of US 31, Old Channel Trail Golf Course was founded in 1926 and offers professional instruction, outings, events and more. To purchase seasonal or vacation memberships or for information about the course and its facilities including travel and lodging information, please visit www.OCTGOLF.com or call (231) 894-5076.

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