Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Old Channel Trail Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Montague, Michigan, United States of America

Open Flagship Program Visit Club Website→

Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Valley Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 36%Distance Control 27%Precision 13%Visualization 12%Aim 9%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

17.2

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

31.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Valley

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Valley.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

Giving lessons at Old Channel Trail Golf Club? Get featured here.

Facilities

✓Driving Range

✓Putting Green

✓Chipping Green

✓Practice Bunker

✓Motor Cart

✓Pull Cart

✓Golf Clubs Rental

✗Club Fitting

✓Pro Shop

✓Golf Lessons

✗Caddie Hire

✓Restaurant

✓Reception Hall

✓Changing Room

✓Lockers

✗Lodging on Site

Location

8325 North Old Channel Trl

Course Description

Old Channel Trail Golf Course is a golf course located in Montague, Michigan, offering an inviting environment for both casual and avid golfers. The course features beautiful layouts and natural landscapes, making it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts in the region.

golf course • recreation • sport • outdoor activities

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jerry Matthews

Opened

1994

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(152 reviews)

View on Google Maps

Old Channel Trail Golf Club Social Media Presence

LinkedIn Official Website

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 14 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

View Program

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control32%

Visualization20%

View Program

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring25%

Alignment20%

View Program

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills

Precision34%

Scoring15%

Mechanics15%

View Program

14 Week Flagship Program for Valley

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Short Game · Mixed

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Open Flagship Program

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

View Program

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy13%

Distance Control13%

View Program

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

View Program

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills

Aim20%

Precision18%

Alignment17%

View Program

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control34%

Visualization20%

View Program

Sand 10–25 Yds

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Aim20%

Scoring20%

Distance Control16%

View Program

Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring51%

Distance Control30%

Visualization19%

View Program

Precision 3-Wood Shots

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control15%

Precision15%

View Program

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

View Program

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision28%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion19%

View Program

2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Valley

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley

Get answers to common questions about playing Valley and what to expect.

How difficult is Valley for mid-handicap golfers?

Valley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Valley?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Valley and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Valley and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make Valley strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

Nearby Courses