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

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4.0
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played

This course is challenging

This course is very challenging but we love it and seem to golf very well on this course. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The course had been kept up very nice and the scenery is just beautiful!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2017

Thank you so much for playing The Oaks and for your kind remarks. Fall is an amazing time to play, especially if you catch a nice day. 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

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day

Fall play in Missouri is tough, lots of leaves. All in all the coarse was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2017

Those tress are gorgeous, but yes those can be a pain in the later months. Next time out, I'll get you some free golf balls to make up for what was lost in the leaves. Just e-mail me at spencerwilson@pga.com next time you want to play and I'll get you all set up. Hope to see you soon!

Fairways and Greens,

Spencer Wilson

Head Golf Professional

Tan-Tar-A Resort

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

16 Oct 2015

Forgiving greens, challenging water holes, bunkers well groomed and positioned. Very quiet setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fairways

We got this as a great deal and we were not disappointed , but if we were paying full price might have thought differently, as the greens were in rough shape.
Good pace of play and the views were amazing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day!

We had a great round, play with a very nice couple that we were teamed up with. Course slow but weather was besutiful so everyone else was tninking the same thing. Great value. Greens were only part of course not in great condition, but rest super! Didn't matter day was awesome!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Course was in good condition. Some greens weren't in great shape. It's challenging but beautiful. Wildlife everywhere! The clubhouse was outdated and the two girls behind the bar didn't seem to be very bright. Our brats tasted like they were a few days old on stake buns. All in all, golf was good, food and servers were not good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Popular course at Lake of the Ozarks

Nice course, but play was slow. Had to wait on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Oaks

The course is generally in fair condition with the exception of the greens which are in needing much improvement. The staff was very courteous.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Layout, Average Conditions

The Oaks course is a challenging layout, and the bermuda rough adds to the difficulty. The greens, in a summer of plenty of rain and below average temps are not in good shape. They are extremely soft and beat up.

Overall pricing for golf at the Lake is extremely overpriced so the Oaks at $59/player on the weekend was ok, but still wish it was possible to play for under $50.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Sunday morning round

This course isn't what it was years ago, but it's still a great track. The greens are pretty chewed up, but the rest of the course is in great shape. We played on a fantastic Sunday morning and were one of just a few groups on the course. Don't really understand why it wasn't busier than that.
I have played all the courses at the Lake and I still think this is the most difficult course - sneaky hard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great resort golf course

fast play and challenging course keep it straight a

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the oaks at tan tar a

This is demanding and fun course to challenge resort guests and the general public.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice course, slow play

Course is much better condition than a few years ago. New ownership has done a really good job. The course was really going downhill a few years ago, but is a pleasure to play now. Excellent shape, friendly staff. Great price on golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

nice course

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously 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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok shape for the rain

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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