At The Lodge of Four Seasons, guests can get cozy around the outdoor firepit or take a dip in its newly renovated indoor / outdoor heated pool with family and friends. Go all out and add a massage at the awardwinning Spa Shiki and dinner at HK’ s Restaurant. The Lodge has all you need for your best golf getaway. Book your Golf Trail Getaway at The Lodge of Four Seasons at www. 4seasonresort. com.
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Spencer Duncan, general manager and golf pro at Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, offers this advice to golfers playing at Bear Creek Valley.
“ Hole 8 is a par 5, and I feel most people automatically choose a driver for a par 5. However, a driver may not be needed by all players on this hole. You will be hitting from an elevated tee to a sloping fairway and can usually count on extra distance on the roll. If you hit a fairly long ball, you want to avoid the right third of the fairway. You really want to be center or left side of the fairway for the best shot to the green.”
Plan your golf getaway package to Bear Creek Valley Golf Club at www. BearCreekValley. com. You’ ll be glad you did!
Featuring 12 of Missouri’ s Top Rated Golf Courses
The par-5 8th hole at Bear Creek Valley demands a well place tee shot to the center or right-side of the fairway to avoid trouble. A driver may not be the best club selection.
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club in Osage Beach is a par-72, 6,796- yard layout. The championship course meanders through 250 acres of colorful Ozark Forest, meadows, and scenic valleys along Little Bear Creek.
The course has Zoysia fairways, subtle L93 Bentgrass greens, and multiple tee settings, which will ensure an enjoyable yet challenging round of golf. Bear Creek has been recognized by GolfPass’ s annual Golfer’ s Choice roundup as one of the best public courses in Missouri for the last seven years in a row( 2018 through 2024) and consistently ranked a 5-Star course by TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE Magazine.
In addition, Bear Creek’ s amenities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, and banquet room. Its restaurant and lounge has achieved legendary status among golfers and locals alike. Many golfers like to start their round with a“ Bear Creek Breakfast.” The cozy restaurant and lounge offers a wide variety of breakfast choices, though the Eggs Benedict, considered the best at the Lake, is an overwhelming favorite. If lunch is your game, Bear Creek provides a wide array of selections that are sure to please. If you just want to relax with your friends and tally up your scorecard after your round, visit the outdoor patio, enjoy your favorite beverage, and watch the action on the first tee.
For more information about Bear Creek or to book a tee time, call the Pro Shop at 573-302-1000 or visit www. BearCreekValley. com.
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 2025 Lake Ozarks Golf Package at www. GolfingAtLakeOfTheOzarks. net.
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