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For many years, Lake Valley faced the challenge of getting people to come out and play— it was often perceived as a“ Country Club,” given its name, which implies a private course. Since renaming it to Lake Valley“ Golf Club” at the end of 2019, there has been a large increase in the number of outside guests playing the course for the first time, and they keep going back! to continually improve an already great course— well, it’ s only going to get better!

I can’ t wait to see what’ s next! You may want to add Lake Valley to your“ must-play” Lake of the Ozarks golf list.

Lake Valley Golf Club Green Fee Rates

( Includes cart fee.)

March $ 59 $ 69 $ 39 $ 45

April $ 69 $ 79 $ 41 $ 47 May- Oct $ 79 $ 89 $ 45 $ 49 Nov- Dec $ 50 $ 50 $ 30 $ 30

Learn more about Lake Valley Golf Club and book a tee time by visiting www. LakeValleyGolf. com or calling the Pro Shop at 573.346.7218.

Lake Valley is very popular for its in-house golf tournaments, drawing players from around Missouri. The newly painted clubhouse and new sign can also be seen in this photo.

( Photo courtesy Lake Valley Golf Club.)

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If the white sand and numerous other clubhouse and course improvements don’ t immediately catch your eye, Wilson said there are several other reasons why Lake Valley needs to be on your“ mustplay” Lake golf list. How about, among others, Bermuda fairways that are green from very early spring to late fall, an excellent drainage system that rarely forces the course to go“ cart path only”( when others are), and what Wilson calls a“ user-friendly” experience.

In May, the maintenance crews at Lake Valley built five new tee boxes and 21 other tee boxes were expanded, giving golfers plenty of new playing options.( Photo courtesy Lake Valley Golf Club.)

Wilson says,“ The golf course is not easy, but it will not beat you up like other courses at the Lake.” I wholeheartedly agree! Lake Valley is a fun course to play. It’ s in great shape, with a fun, balanced mix of par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s, scenic Ozarks rolling hills, and plans

12 Lake Golf Trail Courses

1. Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 2. The Golf Club at Deer Chase 3. Eldon Golf Club 4. Indian Rock Golf Club 5. Lake Valley Golf Club 6. The Cove at The Lodge of Four Seasons 7. The Ridge at The Lodge of Four Seasons 8. The Oaks at Margaritaville Resort 9. Old Kinderhook Resort 10. Osage National Golf Resort 11. Redfield Golf Course, Eugene 12. Rolling Hills Country Club, Versailles( See page 24 for more about course details.)

Twelve of the nation’ s top-ranked championship courses are ready and waiting to welcome you to the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. Golf Trail Getaway Packages allow you to combine play on any of the area’ s best courses and lodging in the Lake’ s finest accommodations, all at a discounted price you will only get when booking lodging and golf together.

Learn more about Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail courses, lodging partners, and reserve your Golf Trail stay-and-play packages by visiting www. GolfingAtLakeOfTheOzarks. net.

Get Your Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail Stay & Play Package at www. GolfingAtLakeOfTheOzarks. net.

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