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4.0
312 Reviews (312)
5 Stars
149
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
84.2%
Recommend this course
284 out of 312 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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3.7
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6432 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.7

Formerly known as The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort and Golf Club.

Designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, this course features 18 holes of demanding approaches, challenging greens and well-placed hazards amid lakeside beauty. Includes several traps and water, taking golfers on a journey through the surrounding forests, hills and sparkling lake.

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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season February - December
Architect Robert von Hagge (1969) Bruce Devlin (1969)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.0
312 Reviews (312)
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

The Oaks

The course is generally in fair condition with the exception of the greens which are in needing much improvement. The staff was very courteous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Layout, Average Conditions

The Oaks course is a challenging layout, and the bermuda rough adds to the difficulty. The greens, in a summer of plenty of rain and below average temps are not in good shape. They are extremely soft and beat up.

Overall pricing for golf at the Lake is extremely overpriced so the Oaks at $59/player on the weekend was ok, but still wish it was possible to play for under $50.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Sunday morning round

This course isn't what it was years ago, but it's still a great track. The greens are pretty chewed up, but the rest of the course is in great shape. We played on a fantastic Sunday morning and were one of just a few groups on the course. Don't really understand why it wasn't busier than that.
I have played all the courses at the Lake and I still think this is the most difficult course - sneaky hard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great resort golf course

fast play and challenging course keep it straight a

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the oaks at tan tar a

This is demanding and fun course to challenge resort guests and the general public.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice course, slow play

Course is much better condition than a few years ago. New ownership has done a really good job. The course was really going downhill a few years ago, but is a pleasure to play now. Excellent shape, friendly staff. Great price on golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Would not reccomend

Course was not in very good condition.. Although they had 12 inches of ran in last 2 weeks we played 2 other courses that were in much better shape. our round took 5 hours and 45 minutes which is ridiculous.. The group ahead of us would not let us through. We would pull up to the tee box and they would be teeing off and they would not let us through.. I would not recommend this course at this time.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is has a lot of hills, tough to walk.

Great scenery, greens are varied in speeds but overall a good layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dramatic Scenery & Elevation Changes

A great layout and property as noted by the slope rating. You have to think your way around the course. Slope of 140 plus describes the degree of difficulty. Greens are in great shape and good speed. Give the course a shot, but be sure to keep concentrating on your game vs the scenery or your scores will reflect your lack of concentration.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course (bad timing)

Had a very positive rxperience u fortunately Mother Nature left this course extremely muddy. I look forward to playing this course in the future with better conditions... Made for a tough round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet but enjoyed the day

Rain the past few days made it cart patches only so 4se played a scramble
Love the lay out some very pretty par threes . Course conditions where ok considering all the rain they've had , greens very good staff friendly and help.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok shape for the rain

Course was in decent shape considering that morning we had 1 1/2 of rain

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A

My first time playing this course, and my first time using Golf Now phone App. Caught a Hot Deal for $20 including cart for a 10:38 am Tee Time on a Wednesday. Course was very nice. Hilly with some tricky greens. I will go back if I get the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course and a great value.

I was extremely impressed with the layout of the course. It's fun to play and has some tough holes thrown into keep it interesting. Even with the recent snow and rain, the course condition was surprisingly sound.
The staff was terrific from the pro shop to the cart barn. I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

could not play

Web site misleading. We traveled to Branson, but this golf course although listed with Branson, this course is located in another part of the Ozarks about 100 miles away. Please arrange to refund my advanced payment. We can play your course at a later time. Thank you

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Experience!

My wife and I were in for a long weekend and played the course at a twilight rate. From dropping off the bags to end of the round, we were very happy with everything. The staff was overly friendly and saw the marshal numerous times during the round. This was nice because the pace of play was terrific. The course itself was in immaculate shape and the greens rolled true. Enjoyed the day and will put it on the list to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Somewhat Challenging, but fun

It has been a few years since we have played this course and it was as I remembered, fun and challenging. Some tight fairways and ample sand. Water comes into play on some holes but are reachable and mostly all carry. This may have been our last day of beautifully warm weather and a nice day to play golf for the season. Will go back again when we visit The Lake of the Ozarks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hilly and Difficult

The course and amenities were very good, but the course was too difficult for an average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Definitely worth playing

The deal on Golfnow was exceptional value.
This is a scenic course with lots of terrain on well maintained grounds. The course is set in a high end residential area with beautifully landscaped yards. My wife kept pointing out the eye-catching flowers and grasses.
We had a wonderful day with play under 4 hours.
According to the assistant fall is "the best time to play."

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Challenge

Good course with lots of sand, water, trees and many elevation changes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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