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Golf in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

Missouri · Midwest

Lake of the Ozarks golf trips

Lake-house golf trips with Nicklaus, Palmer and Weiskopf designs.

Plan a Lake of the Ozarks trip
Best months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal trip
3–4 nights
Price level
$$ · Moderate
Walking
Mostly cart golf
Fly into
Springfield-Branson (SGF) — ~1.5 hr

Best golf courses in Lake of the Ozarks

Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.

  • Old Kinderhook

    Resort / public

    Tom Weiskopf design in Camdenton — the area's best-known resort course.

  • Osage National

    Public

    Arnold Palmer–designed golf with lake and valley views.

  • The Club at Porto Cima

    Semi-private

    Jack Nicklaus Signature course on the lake's shoreline.

When to go golfing in Lake of the Ozarks

Spring and fall are ideal. Summer is lake season — hot and busy on weekends, but long days suit 36-hole plans.

Janavoid
Febavoid
Maroff
Aprshoulder
Maypeak
Junpeak
Julshoulder
Augshoulder
Seppeak
Octpeak
Novshoulder
Decavoid
Prime Shoulder / value Off-season Not recommended
Prime season
May, June, September, October
Best value
April, July, August, November
Avoid
December, January, February

How much does a Lake of the Ozarks golf trip cost?

Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.

Value

$800–$1,400

4 rounds · per person

Premium

$1,550–$2,750

4 rounds · per person

Luxury

$3,000–$5,450

4 rounds · per person

Where to stay

  • Lake-house rentals with docks (ideal for 8–20 golfers)
  • Old Kinderhook resort lodging
  • Lakeside resort hotels near Osage Beach

Off the course

  • Pontoon and boat rentals
  • Lakeside bars reachable by boat
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Getting there

  • Springfield-Branson (SGF) — ~1.5 hr
  • Kansas City (MCI) — ~2.5–3 hr
  • St. Louis (STL) — ~3 hr

Lake of the Ozarks golf trip questions

Is Lake of the Ozarks good for a golf trip?

Yes, especially for Midwest groups who can drive in. A shared lake house, three or four strong courses and boat days make it a great value buddies trip.

Can we combine Lake of the Ozarks with Big Cedar Lodge?

Yes. Big Cedar near Branson is roughly 2.5–3 hours south, so a 5–6 night trip can split time between the two.

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