TEE IT UP in 26 along Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail!
Editorial by Bill Cromwell
Check-off the courses you plan to play during 2026.
It’ s a new year and time to plan for new golf adventures. The Lake of the Ozarks offers incredible opportunities for a weekend of fishing, fun on the water, and yes, World-class Ozarks golf at any of the 12 fantastic golf courses. For Kansas City golfers, there’ s no need to hop on an airplane to some faraway place— it’ s all right here in our backyard. Jump in the car, make the short drive south, and tee-it-up for incredible Lake golf that afternoon. The following are brief descriptions of the 12 courses along the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. If you’ re ambitious, you could play two courses each day and take full advantage of your Lake golf getaway. Add a check-mark next to your wish-list courses to play this year and start planning now for your Lake golf getaway. Enjoy!
� Bear Creek Valley Golf Club
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club offers plenty of scenic elevation changes.
It’ s the best kept secret at the Lake, and a fun course to play that features plush Zoysia fairways lined with mature oak trees leading to spectacular greens. A beautiful property winding through the Ozark hills near the Ozarks State Park. The course facilities include a driving range, practice green, clubhouse, pro shop, and casual restaurant and lounge with the best staff and breakfast at the Lake.
Location: From Hwy 54 in Osage Beach, go south on Hwy 42 for a short two-tenths of a mile; course is on the left. Pro Shop: 573.302.1000, www. BearCreekValley. com.
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� Deer Chase Golf Club
The entrance to the impressive clubhouse takes you on a very scenic drive through sections of the golf course creating a mouthwatering introduction to the day ahead. The clubhouse is beautiful with three floors— pro shop, bar and grill, banquet room, and deck overlooking the Auglaize River Valley view of the course. The course features hilly Ozark terrain through the back nine holes and river valley through the front nine. It’ s a beautiful piece of property. Roger Null helped design the par-71, 6,381-yard course, which has Bermuda fairways and the new style A4, A1 Bentgrass greens. The green fees are among the most affordable at the Lake.
Location: From Osage Beach, take 54 Hwy south to“ A” lake road. Take“ A” east 3.4 miles to Lowell Williams Road. Turn right about 1.5 miles. The entrance will be on your left. 770 Deere Chase Rd, Linn Creek, MO. Pro Shop: 573.346.6117 or 866.633.3771, www. DeerChaseGolf. com.
� Eldon Country Club Set amidst a backdrop of wooded areas, rolling hills, and creeks, Eldon Country Club is sure to provide a pleasurable experience for golfers. Zoysia fairways and an upgraded bunker system lead to accommodating greens. Course facilities include a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, and snack bar. Location: Go north on Hwy 54. Take the first Eldon exit( Hwy 52 / Business Hwy 54) toward Eldon. Go two miles, at the first blacktop road, turn left on Golf Course Road. 35 Golf Course Road, Eldon, MO. Pro Shop: 573.392.4172.
� Indian Rock Golf Club This affordably-priced course features wide Bermuda fairways leading to Bentgrass greens. The course covers 300-plus Ozark