The Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail offers 13 beautiful and challenging courses. With a wide range of lodging and dining options, the lake area is a great destination for a multi-day golf getaway.
Stay
A. Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Margaritaville Lake Resort is located on the banks of the Lake of the Ozarks. The resort offers three outdoor pools, one indoor pool, a full-service marina, horseback riding, spa and salon, restaurants, bars and lounges, boutique and specialty shops, 18 holes of championship golf, a bowling alley and more.
Golf
A. Osage National Golf Resort
Golf legend Arnold Palmer designed the original 18-holes at the Osage National Golf Resort near Lake Ozark. An additional nine holes have been added to the course, which boasts towering Osage River bluff views.
B. Old Kinderhook Golf Course
This Tom Weiskopf signature golf course is carved out of the Ozark hills to make the most of the area’s natural beauty. The 18-hole course, located at Old Kinderhook Resort, features rolling terrain and rock-lined waterfalls.
C. Bear Creek Valley Golf Club – Osage Beach
Located near Osage Beach, the course at Bear Creek Golf Club meanders along Little Bear Creek through Ozark forests, meadows and scenic valleys. The course has Zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and multiple tee settings to offer a challenging round of gold.
D. The Cove Course at The Lodge of Four Seasons
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., The Cove is the Lodge of the Four Season’s signature course, offering sweeping views of the Lake of the Ozarks. The 18-hole course has undulating fairways and challenging greens.
E. The Oaks Course at Margaritaville Lake Resort
The Oaks Course is part of the Margaritaville Lake Resort. Designed by golf course architects Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, the 18-hole course features tree-lined Bermuda and Zoysia fairways, undulating bentgrass greens, and beautiful views of the lake.
Dine
A. Cree Mee Drive In
This hometown, mom-and-pop drive-in restaurant has been an Eldon staple since it opened in 1952. Try a “world famous” foot-long chili dog, a marshmallow Pepsi or soft-serve ice cream.
B. Dog Days Bar & Grill
Serving the lake area since 1993, Dog Days Bar & Grill offers gourmet burgers, salads, appetizers, steaks, seafood and pasta. Indoor and outdoor stages at the lakeside restaurant feature rock, blues and country bands.
C. JB Hook’s
Ocean and freshwater fish and steaks are always on the menu at JB Hook's, along with a full bar and an extensive wine list. The bluff-top view from the outdoor patio and the dining room, overlooks the lake