494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri 65065, US
(573) 348-3131
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About Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks is a 27-hole golf resort in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The property was formerly named Tan-Tar-A Resort and was rebranded and sold in 2017. The resort features 495 guest rooms and suites and eight dining and bar concepts. In keeping with the spirit of Jimmy Buffett, the resort features a wide range of leisure pursuits both on land and on the water thanks to an onsite Port of Indecision Marina. For the kids, there is horsesback riding, mini golf, arcade, indoor water park and a kids program. The 27-hole golf course features an 18-hole main course and separate 9-hole course. Nearby amenities include shopping, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Seven Springs Winery and Bridal Cave tours.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres420
Year Opened1960
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolAdults Only, Indoor
Short CourseYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
329 Reviews (329)
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

nice course

course drains well after heavy rain. One of few courses with 90 degree rule after rain.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
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.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Ok shape for the rain

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 36
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Hilly and Difficult

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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."

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

EXCELLENT 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE

When I checked in at the pro shop, the greenskeeper indicated that this is one of the top 10 9 hole courses in the country. I totally believe it. It was challenging but not overly so, and the fairways were excellent. The greens on this course were some of the most truest I have ever putted on. If you hit your put on the line intended the ball rolled true. Totally enjoyed my round even though I started out hitting the ball badly. Would have played 18, but had to get to the outlet mall. Note: they also had something different with 2 pins on each green which if I had played 18 there would have been some different shots to the green using the other pins. Another way to do that is to rotate the tee blocks so that sometimes the white are in front of the blue and visa versa.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Challenge

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Ozarks

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Plays Once a month
Recommended
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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Tan Tara the Oaks

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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