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)
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

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 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Impressive

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

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 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Playing "The Oaks" at Tan-tara

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent 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 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Tan tar a oaks

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Just Ok

Paid the taxes twice because the guy behind the counter didn't understand how the app worked.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

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.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

difficult course

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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

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

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

Good golf

Enjoyed this course. Greens good fairways a little weak

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

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

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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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