Old Channel Trail Montague, Michigan
Old Channel Trail is a par-71 public course in Montague, Michigan, playing 6,512 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 72.2 and slope of 133.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,512 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.2 / 133 |
| Tee Options | 9 |
| Location | Montague, Michigan, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.4106, -86.4303 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,512 | 5,955 | 71 | 72.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 6,139 | 5,614 | 69 | 70.2 | 130 |
| White | 5,851 | 5,350 | 69 | 68.6 | 119 |
| Red | 4,946 | 4,523 | 67 | 64.6 | 114 |
| Meadows black | 3,248 | 2,970 | 35 | 35.9 | 128 |
| Meadows blue | 3,083 | 2,819 | 34 | 35.2 | 127 |
| Meadows white | 2,907 | 2,658 | 34 | 34.5 | 115 |
| Meadows red | 2,388 | 2,184 | 33 | 31.6 | 104 |
| Gold | 2,061 | 1,885 | 32 | 30.5 | 104 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 72.2/133 | 369 | 412 | 358 | 182 | 395 | 406 | 367 | 156 | 528 | 3173 | 496 | 158 | 404 | 216 | 395 | 391 | 402 | 387 | 490 | 3339 | 6512 |
| Blue 70.2/130 | 356 | 403 | 348 | 169 | 383 | 395 | 367 | 147 | 528 | 3096 | 458 | 146 | 384 | 161 | 364 | 333 | 373 | 364 | 460 | 3043 | 6139 |
| White 68.6/119 | 342 | 381 | 332 | 155 | 374 | 378 | 350 | 132 | 512 | 2956 | 454 | 132 | 356 | 154 | 348 | 312 | 344 | 351 | 444 | 2895 | 5851 |
| Red 64.6/114 | 266 | 324 | 317 | 143 | 292 | 338 | 327 | 113 | 398 | 2518 | 405 | 112 | 313 | 90 | 311 | 210 | 295 | 296 | 396 | 2428 | 4946 |
| Meadows black 35.9/128 | 463 | 430 | 495 | 150 | 382 | 165 | 429 | 435 | 299 | 3248 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3248 |
| Meadows blue 35.2/127 | 448 | 368 | 469 | 140 | 368 | 154 | 415 | 422 | 299 | 3083 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3083 |
| Meadows white 34.5/115 | 431 | 309 | 460 | 131 | 360 | 144 | 400 | 407 | 265 | 2907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2907 |
| Meadows red 31.6/104 | 362 | 295 | 379 | 123 | 262 | 132 | 285 | 300 | 250 | 2388 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2388 |
| Gold 30.5/104 | 320 | 258 | 352 | 91 | 236 | 87 | 261 | 270 | 186 | 2061 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2061 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,512 yards, 72.2/133)
Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Red (4,946 yards, 64.6/114)
1,566 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (2,061 yards, 30.5/104)
4,451 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 40.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 3 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 528 yards. 32 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 156 yards. 270 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Old Channel Trail?
Old Channel Trail has a course rating of 72.2 and slope of 133 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 30.5 with a slope of 104.
How long is Old Channel Trail?
From the back tees, Old Channel Trail plays 6,512 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Old Channel Trail?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 369-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Old Channel Trail?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,512 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (2,061 yards).
Is Old Channel Trail public or private?
Old Channel Trail is a public golf course in Montague, Michigan. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Old Channel Trail?
Nearby courses include White Lake Golf Club (Whitehall), Hickory Knoll Golf Course (Montague), Bent Pine Golf Club (Whitehall), Lincoln Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Old Channel Trail?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Old Channel Trail with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Old Channel Trail?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Old Channel Trail for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Old Channel Trail have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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