Free Golf Week at Old Channel Trail Golf Course September 19-25, 2004

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 77^th 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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FREE GOLF WEEK
AT OLD CHANNEL TRAIL GOLF COURSE
SEPTEMBER 19-25

September 16, 2004

Montague, Michigan – Golf is free. At least for one week, at Old Channel Trail Golf Course during the fall Membership drive. From September 19-25, 2004, golfers pay no greens fees to play the course. Cart rental is required and tee times are recommended.

“The course is in fantastic shape,” said OCT marketing and communications director Heather Leeke. “It’s the perfect time to showcase it and let golfers try out a seasonal golf membership.”

In addition, golfers who purchase their memberships for 2005 before October 15 golf the rest of 2004 for free.

Current members who renew their memberships for the 2005 season by November 1 receive 10 range tokens, a $ 50 value.

Cart fees are $ 7 for 9 holes and $ 14 for 18 holes of golf. During this promotion, all non-member golfers will be required to use power carts.

Membership rates are as follows:

Premium Individual: $ 1,500 – includes unlimited greens fees and power cart use
Individual Membership: $ 725
Family Membership: $ 900
Senior Individual: $ 475 (ages 60 and older)
Senior Family: $ 625

All 2005 Seasonal Golf Memberships at Old Channel Trail include:

Unlimited green fees for play in the 2005 golf season (Senior age & restrictions apply)
Eligibility for member events & leagues
USGA Handicap (Waive regular $15 fee)
Unlimited play on the practice holes
Guest Passes
GAM Membership
Three member events (Season Kickoff, Mid-Season Rally, Member/Guest Scramble)

More details on membership is available at www.octgolf.com/membership.html

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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