Your Lake of the Ozarks Mortgage Lender: Golfers Day at the Lake of the Ozarks

Golfers Day is on April 10th, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the beautiful golf courses at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Lake area is often referred to as the premier golf destination in the Midwest, and for good reason. There is something truly incredible about playing on a course that was designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Fred Farley, Ken Kavanaugh, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Jack Nicklaus, or Von Hagge/Devlin. Of course, the natural beauty of the Lake area is also an added benefit. There are many courses at the Lake that are carved out of rock bluffs and forests, as well as sitting on the glistening shores of the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few details about the golf courses at the Lake of the Ozarks for those who love to play a round.

Bear Creek Valley Golf Club

Bear Creek Valley Golf Club is a par 72, 6796-yard layout. The course meanders through 250 acres of colorful Ozark forest, meadows and scenic valleys along "Little Bear Creek”.

Tees
1 - Yards: 6796 - Par: 72 - Slope: 71.5/130
2 - Yards: 6197 - Par: 72 - Slope: 69.2/126
3 - Yards: 5594 - Par: 72 - Slope: 65.6/119
4 - Yards: 4701 - Par: 72 - Slope: 67.7/117

Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks

When it comes to Missouri golf, Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks golf is way above par. Home to more than 13 area golf courses carved out of Missouri's Ozark Hills.

Deer Chase

Designed by Roger Null, this 18-hole golf course offers a challenging track through the beautiful Auglaize River valley and surrounding hills.

Tees
Black - Yards: 6381 - Par: 71 -
Gold - Yards: 6029 - Par: 71 -
Green - Yards: 5090 - Par: 71 -

Eldon Golf Club

Set amid a backdrop of wooded areas, rolling, hills and creeks, Eldon Golf Club is sure to provide a pleasurable experience for golfers. Zoysia fairways and an upgraded bunker system, lead to accommodating greens.

Tees
Gold - Yards: 6373 - Par: 71 - Slope: 70.4/124
Blue - Yards: 6037 - Par: 71 - Slope: 69.0/123
White - Yards: 5542 - Par: 71 - Slope: 67.1/118
Red - Yards: 4012 - Par: 73 - Slope: 66.6/110
Orange - Yards: 4012 - Par: 71 - Slope: 65/105

Hidden Lakes

Hidden Lakes Course was designed and built by Jim Lewis and has been ranked by USA Today as one of the best nine-hole courses in the U.S.

Tees
Blue - Yards: 3015 - Par: 35 - Slope: 35.2/NR,35.2/NR
White - Yards: 2705 - Par: 35 - Slope: 34.3/NR
Red - Yards: 2232 - Par: 36 - Slope: 33.4/NR

Indian Rock Golf Club

Indian Rock Golf Club is part of a vibrant golfing community at the Lake of the Ozarks. Majestic rock formations guard the club's signature 17th hole while a deep, clear lake guards the front.

Tees
Black - Yards: 6380 - Par: 72 - Slope: 70.6,70.6,70.6,70.6,70.6,70.6,70.6,70.6
Blue - Yards: 6069 - Par: 72 - Slope: 69.2
White - Yards: 5674 - Par: 72 - Slope: 67.8
Red - Yards: 4800 - Par: 72 - Slope: 68.3

Lake Valley

Lake Valley features an unusual balance of six par threes, six par fours, and six par fives. The fairways are generous, and this course is considered a “must play”.

Tees
Blue - Yards: 6373 - Par: 72 - Slope:

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White - Yards: 6064 - Par: 72 - Slope: 69.6/122
Gold - Yards: 5339 - Par: 72 - Slope: 66.3/115
Red - Yards: 4918 - Par: 72 - Slope: 68.9/121

Old Kinderhook Golf Club

Spectacular vistas, elevations and a championship layout meanders through the Ozark hills. Tom Weiskopf has designed another masterpiece in Old Kinderhook, turning the rolling topography, rock waterfalls, and flowering trees into one of the Midwest's finest courses.

Tees
Champoinship - Yards: 6821 - Par: 72 - Slope: 72.8/137
Club - Yards: 6310 - Par: 71 - Slope: 70.3/127
Member - Yards: 5794 - Par: 72 - Slope: 68.0/122
Forward - Yards: 4960 - Par: 72 - Slope: 70.0/113

Osage National Golf Resort

Osage National is Missouri’s only Arnold Palmer Signature Course. The original 18 holes, designed in 1992 by Arnold Palmer feature 7,150 yards of zoysia fairways and bent grass greens. This tranquil setting provides the backdrop for a challenging, but enjoyable golf experience. As the course motto suggests, this truly is "Missouri's Must Play Getaway" at the lake.

Tees
Gold - Yards: 7150 - Par: 72 - Slope: 75.6/145,75.6/145,75.6/145,75.6/145
Blue - Yards: 6623 - Par: 72 - Slope: 73.4/140
Black - Yards: 6125 - Par: 72 - Slope: 70.7/134
White - Yards: 6063 - Par: 72 - Slope: 69.2/129
Red - Yards: 5016 - Par: 72 - Slope: 70.5/122

The Cove

The Cove, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. course, opened for play in 1971; in 1996, Golf Digest rated it as the second best public course in Missouri. In 1994, it was one of the courses used for the National Club Pro Championship.

Tees
Blue - Yards: 6567 - Par: 71 - Slope: 71.4/136
Gold - Yards: 5879 - Par: 71 - Slope: 69.6/120
Red - Yards: 4659 - Par: 71 - Slope: 70.8/124

The Oaks

The Oaks Course was designed by world-renowned architects Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge. This championship layout carved out of the natural Ozark hills, places a premium on accurate shots and strategic course management.

Tees
Blue - Yards: 6432 - Par: 71 - Slope: 72.1/134,72.1/134
White - Yards: 6003 - Par: 71 - Slope: 70.1/128
Yellow - Yards: 5317 - Par: 71 - Slope: 65.9/117
Red - Yards: 3931 - Par: 70 - Slope: 62.5/103

The Ridge

The Ridge opened in 1991 and now is considered one of the finest courses in the Ozarks. The course features beautiful scenery with panoramic views of the Lake, while its hills and valleys boast more than 180 feet of elevation change, natural rock walls, and a spring-fed lake.

Tees
Blue - Yards: 6416 - Par: 72 - Slope: 71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130,71.4/130
White - Yards: 6020 - Par: 72 - Slope: 69.3/124
Yellow - Yards: 5461 - Par: 72 - Slope: 66.6/120
Red - Yards: 3943 - Par: 72 - Slope: 71.0

Ready to Hit the Green?

If you love playing golf at the Lake of the Ozarks, we could not agree more. This is only one of the great reasons to have a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you do not have a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks, Team Lasson would be glad to help. Ready to get started on your Lake of the Ozarks mortgage? Visit our website to submit your mortgage application and get started. Now is a great time to buy a home, and we look forward to assisting. Happy golfing!

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