Lodge of Four Seasons

My son and I are from the lake area, and both of us are first year players and have a newfound love of the game! We have been trying to play ever golf course in the lake area, and yesterday we played at the Cove, and had an absolute blast! The friendliest staff we have encountered yet, answered every dumb question we could think of. Hit the course, had a cart girl check on us seemed like on every other hole, so friendly as well. Course is very challenging, especially for beginners like me. But, i shot a 91, couldn't be happier. My son and I planning our return trip already.

We come to the Lake every April for a getaway golf weekend. Usually play the Cove and Season’s Ridge. Played the Cove on Thursday and had a great time. Awesome course. But we were very disappointed in our round at the Ridge this year. Course conditions were surprisingly bad in the numerous areas … several greens were unplayable, along with multiple patchy fairways, grass-less tee boxes, and overgrown sand traps. Numerous utility boxes with exposed wiring, and other pieces of equipment laying around the course. Definitely not worth the $95/ea. It’s been such a fun course in years past, so it was very disappointing to see it this way. The lone bright spot was the delightful woman working the carts.

I really hope these issues can be addressed, but we will be likely looking at other options for next year.

Compared to Old Kinderhook and Osage National, this course is in rough shape. I’m not a fan of gas carts. They slow and noisy.

It seems the course has been abused by disrespectful players. The price per player was reasonable considering the course condition.

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Fairways were spotty but the course was otherwise in good shape. The greens were firm as usual but they rolled really nice. Very challenging course and even more so with all the wind that day.

Nice layout, but tried to move our teatime. It was told because we booked through GolfNow that wasn’t an option which was disappointing. No cart person out on the course pay a play was OK but certainly felt pushed and there were groups that cut holes.

Carts paths only game played and the cart paths were covered with potholes, tree root mounds and asphalt roughness and bridges need repairs too. Rough golf cart riding.

Paid $16 for 2 pale hotdogs to eat with unfriendly lady employee.

They do have cold ice water available to drink in eatery area.

I loved the Cove. The staff were great. Very friendly and helpful.

The layout was fantastic. Difficult par 3,s but fun. Tee boxes were perfect, fairways were darn near perfect and the greens were great. I would definitely recommend this course. I would give it a 10 out of 10!

Great layout, in outstanding condition for early October play, and the staff is without a doubt the best. We play this every year in October, and every year we enjoy it the most out of all the courses we play. Tried for 36 holes this year, only made 27, and enjoyed every single stroke!

Not a resort course--no cooler on cart, no cover for golf bags in case of inclement weather, no towels, and no starter. Walkway bridges plus cart bridges were in hazardous condition. Definitely these bridges are a liability issue and potential cause for litigation. One had been repaired but repair was shoddy and not a lasting one. Whole course needs revitalization as well as sister course the Ridge. I have played here since late '70's and course is deteriorating. Would not recommend playing the Cove or Ridge until quality improvements are made which reflect a concern about golf in this area. Golf at Lake of the Ozarks cannot compete with Branson area. Only two courses come close to Big Cedar operation. These are Osage National and Old Kinderhook. Not sure whether golf is a priority with the management of the Four Seasons complex.

Sparse grass on fairways and greens. Cart paths with potholes. Beautiful layout and design that needs a huge amount of TLC. Hopefully they put in the work for next summer.

Staff was friendly and efficient.

The course layout is fun to play. A mixture of let it rip and position golf.

Tee boxes and greens were in great shape. The fairways were dry and under watered. Which left you with thin lies in the fairways on several occasions and good shots in the fairway would run into penalty areas because. they were too thin to hold a fair shot.

Ball washers were neglected and cart paths are in need of repair. It is a good course that is rough around the edges.

Course was in terrible condition. Played here the afternoon of 8/22/2025. Brown patches and areas of crab grass growing on the greens making them impossible to putt. Cart paths are not well taken care of overall. Fairways were hard as a rock. I get that it has been a little dry lately, but unacceptable playing conditions for what they are charging you. I've played this course many times and to see it go downhill so fast is sad to see. Will not be playing The Ridge course again until they start maintaining the course. Ruined our guys trip golf outing as we left on the 8th hole. That's how bad of shape the course is in