Channels Golf Club

Yesterday was my first visit to Channels since its rebirth. The course lost 5 holes to land sold off for development. The first six hole are much of a muchness all par fours all flanked with trees. The greens were fast but receptive to a pitch. The holes were poorly cut some the sides had collapsed a little, between the four ball we had 10 rim/lip outs I had four.
Only three par threes and one par 5 makes it tough for those that don't hit it a country mile. Hole two and 15 are huge par 4's 450ish 15 is up hill, I bogeyed it but its tough to par. Channels has loads of water so bring plenty of balls. I enjoyed the new par 5 had a birdie chance but a par in that wind I'd take. I used to really like Channels but feel it is way behind where it was a few years ago, its still a descent track but I only paid £27, I would not pay more.
We were unlucky with the weather which was very windy perhaps that and that I did not play very well have made my comments more negative than they should be?
Three out of five from me.

As August 2013 Channels has lost 5 of its main holes number 1,2,6,7,8 due to them selling land for houses, its been replaced with 5 holes from the Belstead tranfered to Channels I prefered it before the change but this wont stop me playing there again

channels was the best course i have played since i played at woburn,every hole was different,some very good water holes and in general a very good test of golf

Mature parkland course, with undulating fairways with water hazards. With fast true greens.
The first few holes are very straight forward.
After the 4th the course gets interesting as you go round.
Fairways, bunkers & greens were in fantastic condition.
Large practise area with a bunker, driving net, putting, chipping green, & friendly staff.
At £45 mid week is pricey, but using 2-4-1 vouchers made it more affordable at £22.50 to play.
This is my sort of course I definitely be a member.

....but obviously not!

Totally echo the previous comments - a good testing course that is well worth a visit!

Channels is a nice course.

There are some really nice picture holes.

Water hazards on some holes.

The course is in a very good condition.