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4.1
316 Reviews (316)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
83.4%
Recommend this course
287 out of 316 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.9
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 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
316 Reviews (316)

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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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ozark Golf

The course was wonderfully challenging and incorporated the beauty of golf in the Ozark terrain. The only issue we had is the staff, BESIDES RICK, were very blah and the lady working the desk was very short with us. Didn't ask if we had every played, gave us no direction as to how to find the carts or to the rules of the course.

Also, the women's tee's were GODF AWFUL! It's looked as if they really did not care if women played this course or not. The men's tee's were prefect. My wife could not get her tee in some of the boxes because the ground was so bare and dry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Back From The Dead!

Hadn’t played this course in over 15 years. It had gone downhill to the point that I thought the owners (Tan-Tar-A Resort) intended to kill it for more housing. New owners (Margaritaville Resort) have put lots of $$$ into revitalization; it’s now in great shape, and is a really fun routing!

Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always top-notch

This course seems straight-forward, but even low-handicappers are tested with shot placement. I enjoy returning to this course year after year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent but not worth the price

Course was decent, but it wasn’t worth the cost. The clubhouse bar/grill wasn’t open. Course itself was well maintained but I’ve played at better courses for half the cost.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun Track

Challenging, but fair and fun. Greens were in great shape and fast, fairways were in great shape too. Very hilly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course by wet

Nice course. Well maintained but over watered. Played at 9am and everything was soaked. Didn't rain, so this was all from watering.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Loved the design. The course was soaked but nothing the course or staff could do about it when they get 20 inches of rain in the month of May. Staff was super friendly. We are definitely looking forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Oaks

I thought the course was beautiful and it was extremely fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course in great shape

We were on time for our tee time and the course was running on schedule. Beautiful vista on the opening hole. Greens were medium fast and putted true. Overall the whole experience was very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play

I enjoy playing The Oaks. The round would have been much more enjoyable had the course not allowed a 5-some to back up the entire course for the entire back 9.

Disgusting and annoying!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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