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4.1
314 Reviews (314)
5 Stars
150
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
85.6%
Recommend this course
286 out of 314 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its challenging yet enjoyable design that draws golfers from across the country. Pro shop staff are notably welcoming and easy online tee time booking makes planning a round straightforward.

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

4.1
314 Reviews (314)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 22
Bunkers 17
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
A Weekend Splurge 14
Advanced Golfers 12
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 21
Worth the Drive 9
Near Local Attractions 8

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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
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ozarks

Course great Snack/bar closed at 3:00 pm which really is too early for late morning/after 12:00 T-times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Oaks

An older course that shows its age. The clubhouse dates to late 70's look and is worn and tired. Staff are awesome and attentive. Greens were excellent and fairways plush. The rough got way too rocky way too close to the first cut. Hate to tear up my equipment this way. Layout is challenging and will make you earn your birdies and pay with double sometimes. I'll be back due to cost and traditional environment

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is absolutely beautiful

This is a challenging course, but not too difficult to make it a joy to play. The green's keeper does a great job keeping the course manicured. I've played here a few times over the years and it just keeps getting better. Tantara does a great job with this property. Play here if you plan a golfing vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks, you won't be sorry.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tan Tara the Oaks

Course was not bad. But no water to drink, and no cart person. Pro shop was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent, challenging course

As with many of the courses at the Lake of the Ozarks accuracy is important. Fairways are not overly narrow, and the rough is playable, but tree-lined fairways and lots of poison ivy limit off target shots. Great fairways and greens are in perfect shape. Was not crowded and we were able to play at a good pace without waiting or being pushed. Only downside was limited food selection.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Impressive

Tough, but playable. Enjoyable afternoon of golf. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Playing "The Oaks" at Tan-tara

The course is very lady-friendly. Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tan tar a oaks

Fun tricky...a course that makes you think about club selection. Well taken care of

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is a Solid Test

The course is a solid test for all levels of golfers. While the course is no very long, it requires accurate tee shots and navigating elevation changes. The staff was friendly and the conditions are great. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Complete garbage

This course was probably good 30 years ago but it looks like it hasn't been touched since. Too many negatives to list but the main one is the $75 greens fee. Multiple irrigation lines leaking leaving standing water on the course and cart path. Not a bad layout and the greens were decent. Would only play again if the cost was about $25

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

A joke

Paid $75 to play a course that was at best worth $30. Place is a joke. Spend your money and play bear creek.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Relaxing

The price may be a little high but worth a little extra money because they spread out the foursomes so you not waiting and no one is waiting on you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Wet but fun

Course was extremely wet and the day added more moisture to the course. There was no roll on any of the shots and balls that normally would roll down the hills left you with downhill - sidehill soupy lies which made it very difficult to hit a clean shot. When dry the course should be very nice but when wet it's better to wait a day or two.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice layout, great challenge

Thought it was a great course for the money. Was dissappointed the clubhouse grill closed when it did but I'm not use to playing this late in the evening... overall, great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable round

This course is winding through forest, not fairways lined with homes and condo's. Many elevation changes and shots across water. A good test of golf with separate tees for all levels of playing ability. Gives a good distance allowance for seniors and women.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

difficult course

hard course to play when you never seem to have a flat lie. rough wasn't mowed because of recent rains

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

Better

Course is in much better condition than the last few years, it was a disaster. I was told it has new owners. Greens are well protected with bunkers and par 3's all carry water, fun design, just hope they keep improving it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

beautiful course in the ozarks

a fun and somewhat challenging course. very beautiful holes and you never know what critters you will see on the course..we had a beaver run across one tee box

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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