TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE Magazine March 2026 | Page 26

NEWS

Gear up for Spring Golf on the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail

The winter weather is behind us, and we can’ t wait for the warm weather and to get back on the course! Spring is almost here, and the rolling hills of the Ozarks will be filled with golfers once again.

March is a great month to get a jump on planning your spring and summer Golf Trail Getaways and have something wonderful to look forward to.
There’ s no time like the present to“ get the ball rolling.” Save money and time by booking your golf packages with the Golf Trail lodging partners. You pick the courses, and your chosen lodging property will book all your tee times for one appealing package rate. It’ s that simple!
Named the“ Best Golf Weekend Getaway” by AAA’ s Best of the Midwest Magazine, the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail has a wellearned reputation for providing top-notch golf and accommodations year around.
Call your favorite Golf Trail lodging partner or visit www. GolfingAtLakeOfTheOzarks. net to check out the amazing selection of accommodations. There are full-service resorts, smaller family-owned resorts, hotels, vacation rental homes and condos, bungalows, golf cottages, campgrounds, and incredible views of the Lake of the Ozarks. Get started on reserving your Golf Trail stay-and-play packages today!
For information about fun things to do when you aren’ t playing golf at the“ Best Recreational Lake in the Nation,” visit the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau’ s calendar of events at www. funlake. com.
Golf Trail Course of The Month
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 six years in a row( 2018 through 2023) and consistently ranked a 5-Star course by TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE Magazine.
Bear Creek Valley
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.
Get your Lake Ozarks Golf Package at www. GolfingAtLakeOfTheOzarks. net.
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