For Immediate Release 

Contact: 
Heather Leeke, Marketing & Communications Director, Old Channel Trail Golf Course
(231) 894-5076 ~ heather@octgolf.com

September 16, 2004

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


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

All 2005 Seasonal Golf Memberships at Old Channel Trail include:
o	Unlimited green fees for play in the 2005 golf season (Senior age & restrictions apply) 
o	Eligibility for member events & leagues 
o	USGA Handicap (Waive regular $15 fee) 
o	Unlimited play on the practice holes 
o	Guest Passes
o	GAM Membership 
o	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. More information about the course and its facilities can be found at www.OCTGOLF.com .

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