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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)
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3 Stars
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0
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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
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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Good golf

Enjoyed this course. Greens good fairways a little weak

Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Course greening up from long winter, still in great shape, playing very fair w/ greens rolling nicely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value for the money

Challenging course for the money and will likely visit again on a visit to the LOTO area. The turf is just coming out of dormancy so that made the overall appearance of the course lacking, but the area is kept up....Come on mother nature help them out and I am sure the course will be beautiful all spring and summer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course, great value

This course was extremely busy, causing a small backup, but the ranger handled the slow players and we never waited after the first tee. The greens were in great shape and the staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has some very difficult holes.

Unfortunately, due to recent rains the course was playing longer than normal which probably has negatively influenced my impression somewhat. Also, the "cart path only" situation made the playing time longer than normal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the Oaks is worth your time and enjoyment!

Course in very good condition, greens were excellent. New sand in traps was excellent. Club slid through without any unexpected resistance.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Great price on Golf Now

Staff was great. Course in good shape with a challenging layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

The Oaks at Tan Tara is a great course. With the hot deal rate this course is the best bargain at the lake. The course is in very good shape, the bunkers are in the best shape of any course at the lake.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved over previous years

Good improvement on course. Bunker much better and driving range

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very interesting course, great scenry

very hilly with a lot of slatnted holes. Interesting course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice time

This course was very well kept, with mowed fairways and roughs as well as soft greens. It was also challenging, with all of the elevation changes throughout the course. The par fives are hard to be under on, so keep it out of the rough and woods. Other than that i had a nice time, but they need another beer girl.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and friendly staff!

Really enjoy playing this course while at the Ozarks. Great staff and course is always in good shape!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

Fun course, the 1st green needs some attention but was a good value if you can play for $40 like we did.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course in excellent condition.

Enjoyed the beauty and well the maintained course. I played the white tees and my wife played the red ones, more than 1,000 yards difference between the two. On one hole, a very difficult hole there was 175 yards difference between the red and white tees. My wife obviously enjoyed the much shorter tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Several of the holes on this course would be "signature holes" on many courses.

Course is in good shape, especially considering the large amount of rain in the last few weeks. Keep the ball in play, life is good. Stray from the fairway at your own risk!

Had a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

bad timing due to rain, otherwise nice course

Its hard to write a true review of the course due the foot of rain they had the week prior making even walking in the fairway a challenge. It was noisy with some kind of machine on at least half the holes , either a tractor or a mower or a utility cart or bobcat buzzing by but again that could have been due to the maintenance crew trying to get things back in order after the rain. Had it been dry I would have enjoyed the course a bit more Im sure. Several holes were nice with elevation changes and water, scenic.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great scenery.

Beautiful elevation challenges. We felt like it was a course that should be on PGA tour.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

beautiful course!

the course was in beautiful condition the staff was friendly only problem I had with the directions now prompt on the golf now app took me to a marina 30 miles away from the actual course. but the app does provide a phone number we called and we were given correct directions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what I remember

Course used to be very nice - Not in good shape anymore

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course had some challenging holes.

It would be nice to try it again now that we know what to expect on the holes!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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