Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
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Missouri

Lake of the Ozarks

Lake days, value golf and a laid-back Midwest crowd.

Value
Best months
Apr–Oct
Typical trip
3 nights · 3 rounds
Typical cost
$700–$1,600
per golfer, excl. flights
Nearest airport
SGF
~75 min drive

Why go

Why Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks offers a scenic golf retreat with a diverse selection of courses carved into the Ozark hills, providing a challenging and aesthetically pleasing experience for all skill levels.

  • Value

    Strong golf for the money compared with most trip destinations.

  • Course depth

    Roughly 12+ meaningful courses, so a long trip never runs out of golf.

Best for

  • Value

Season

When to go

Best in Apr–Oct. Mar, Nov can work well too. Dec–Feb is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
  • Best months
  • Good shoulder months
  • Less ideal weather

The golf

Courses worth building the trip around

More course recommendations are being verified. You can still add other courses manually when building the trip.

Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.

What it costs

What a trip here costs

$700–$1,600

Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.

Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.

Where to stay

  • The Lodge of Four Seasons
  • Camden on the Lake Resort, Spa & Yacht Club
  • Old Kinderhook Golf, Resort and Club

Getting there

Nearest airport
SGF
Airport to Lake of the Ozarks
~75 min drive
Rental car
Useful
Flight or drive
Depends on your city

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