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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake of the Ozarks
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
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Photo submitted by alarosa84 on 07/01/2025
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Photo submitted by golffun90 on 05/02/2024
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Photo submitted by u000006367804 on 09/14/2021
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Great view on the course! Photo submitted by u314161124445 on 05/07/2021
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Photo submitted by davidberreth on 07/04/2019
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Photo submitted by astarostki101 on 09/04/2013
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Photo submitted by Lwertz920 on 05/25/2013
Course Condition
Played in early April. Fairways were dry and lacking normal summer grass thickness and height. Many areas of the fairways had been recently seeded, re-sodded, or under repair likely due to rough winter conditions. Greens were in pretty good shape. Course layout was very good as it wound through the hills and met the Lake of the Ozarks on a couple holes. No GPS on carts but each hole had a marker post for identifying 150 yards out in each fairway. Overall, enjoyed the experience but would likely be even better later in season.
Will definitely go back
It's March so the course is not in top condition. Beautiful course, challenging holes and super friendly staff. We would still golf off season and look forward to peak season when the course is top notch!
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks. We really appreciate the kind review. As you mentioned, the early season can prevent some challenges, but we'd love to have you back again. Please e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com and mention your review and I will get you a discount for your next round.
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Thanks for the kind review!
Thanks for the kind review!
70's in February!
Due to it being Feb, the course is a little rough around the edges, but still beautiful, and tough! The greens a very fast, and the rough is thick. I had a blast, going back today!
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks. The winter months can present some challenges, but we'd love to have you back this summer. For a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Men's fall get away
Beautiful course, but really fast and difficult greens. Very friendly staff.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will be sure to pass your comments along to my staff. For a special discount next time you come out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com, mention this review, and I will pass it along. Hope to see you soon,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
challenging resort golf course in good shape
My second time playing the Oaks. It is a resort course at the Lake of the Ozarks associated with the Tan-Ter-A resort. It is plenty challenging with lots of elevation changes and hilly lies. The tee boxes were very good, not plush. the zoysia fairways were in great shape for the most part. the greens were consistent speed, not slow but not terribly fast. there is plenty of slope to the greens, but mostly not crazy terrible. #11 green has quite a bit of slope, keep your approach below the hole. Also #11, the tee box says from the whites to hit it 180, but I think you can go another 20 yards prior to getting to the lake. keeping it in the fairway is huge; as the ball sits down in the rough and if you are playing the ball down, getting much distance is a struggle. our twosome started at 2:10 pm and finished about 6:00, so pace of play wasn't bad.
Fun course, I'd be happy to play it again.
Oh number 11.... she's a beauty and a beast. We really appreciate you coming out to The Oaks. We spent the offseason trying to find ways to make the course more player friendly, and we'd love for you to come see us again. For a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Greens
Some greens had damage and ball mark not repaired
Leave the driver in your bag.
The staff was extra friendly and let us go off before our tee time. Got around in about four hours and the only bummer was when another twosome hit into us on 10 fairway. We did spend a little extra time in the clubhouse at the turn getting a bite to eat.
Watch out if you're not hitting it straight. There are a number of forced carries from the tee and on approach shots. The course was in good condition except for unfixed ball marks on the greens and a couple of tee boxes on a bit of slant. If you like sidehill lies and water features in front of the greens, this course for you!
The price was absolutely right at $20 per person with the GolfNow deal.
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks. At $20 you definitely got a deal! We definitely noticed the ball mark issue and are striving to be on top of this year, staffing guys specifically to address ball marks. We'd love to have you back this summer. For a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A
Great golf course, very difficult. Fairways play narrower than they look due to overhanging trees. Must keep the ball in the fairway. The day we played, the greens were not in very good Condition because too many players did not repair their ball marks. Because of the trees, all doglegs require knowledge of the green location so the tee-shot can be properly positioned or you just won't have a shot into the green.
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and your kind words. We spent the offseason clearing some space and opening up some fairways, especially numbers 4, 13, and 18. We'd love to have you back this summer. For a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Golf
Course&agrees in great shape
Enjoyed our round
Carts are gas driven,noisy & bumpy
Did not have a towel for club wiping,annoying
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks. I apologize there were no towels available that day. We try to always have them for guests, so I understand your frustration. And yes, those gas carts are a bit noisier than we'd like, but do to the dramatic elevation changes, they are our only option. We'd certainly love to have you try us again. For a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Wibs
Very nice course will play again
Great value
Great day on the course, $55.00 and the course was in great condition, highly recommend this course
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. For a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. For a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
wrong course
Tan Tara said the price should have been applied to their 9 hole course and not the Oaks.
Very sorry for the delayed response, but we just recently discovered this review system. If you feel you were shirt changed or are owed a refund in any way, please contact me at spencerwilson@pga.com. I would be happy to resolve this matter for you.
Fairways and greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
What a day!
I almost don't want to tell everyone how nice it was! $25 bucks. Go play it for 75 bucks. It is worth it
Wow! Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. If you thought it was good then, you should come play it now. In fact, for a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Disappointed
We played 18 holes. There are some very pretty holes that make it interesting. We were disappointed in the course condition. There were weird weeds growing in the fairways. Some issues with water on some holes. There were dandelions growing in some of the bunkers. Based on past comments it must just have been early in the course maintenance season but it looked like it could use more TLC.
That particular Spring we had a great deal of rain everything was literally growing like a weed. Not to make excuses, but we were short staffed and the grass was literally growing faster than we could cut. We'd love for you to give us another chance! For a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Great day golfing at the Oaks
We pretty much had the course to ourselves. Greens were in good shape. We really had no complaints as far as the course goes. Staff at the Oaks is extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Had a great time!
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. I will definitely pass them along to my staff. We'd love to have you back again. For a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Great course
This was an excellent course to play. Beautiful and challenging.
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. For a special discount next time out, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Greens rough
Greens a little rough, but had recently been aeriated. Will be much nicer when it greens up.
Good Time!
Great rate, great staff - always friendly!!
Would have rated everything excellent but given the time of year it's still too early for the course condition to be excellent. Restrooms on the course were closed which makes it a bit of a challenge waiting to make the turn. Overall very enjoyable!
Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. I will certainly pass them along to my staff. We'd love to see you back again, and for a special discount, just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com. Hope to see you soon!
Fairways and Greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Thank you so much for visiting The Oaks! You are correct. Our fairways can be a little tight in the early months as many of them have Bermuda grass, which we need to survive the hot summer months. We are hoping to solve this problem by working in Zoysia over time. We would love for you to play the course again in the peak months! If you can make it out, e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com, mention your review and we will get you a nice discount to come back.
Fairways and greens,
Spencer Wilson
Head Golf Professional
Tan-Tar-A Resort