LAKE Golf Destinations
LAKE Golf Destinations
Old Kinderhook —
Missouri ' s Premier Lake Golf Destination
Editorial by Alan Hoskins
Old Kinderhook , Missouri ’ s premier golf resort destination at the Lake of the Ozarks , continues to rock the boat with its state-of-the-art 84-room lodge that opened in 2015 . An all-inclusive golf resort that includes swimming pools , sand volleyball , spa , lake cruises , fishing , tennis courts , and more — Old Kinderhook has become known as a premier Missouri year-round golf and recreation destination .
“ One of the things that make us unique is that once inside the gates , you don ’ t have to leave ,” says Jason Woods , PGA
Head Golf Professional . “ Everything that is needed is inside the gates — golf course , marina , boat charters , ice skating , four dining venues — all in a very peaceful setting .” an outdoor swimming pool , sand volleyball courts , and cabana , and magnificent views overlooking the golf course ’ s 15th and 18th holes that flank a large lake providing a spectacular backdrop .
There ’ s also an indoor pool and health center and plenty of meeting space with all the technology needed to meet media needs , including onsite visual capabilities , high-speed internet access , and WiFi .
The sand volleyball court , next to the pool , converts to an ice-skating rink from mid-November to March 1 and provides plenty of fun winter activities . When summer returns , it converts back to the sand volleyball court for summer-long fun !
The centerpiece , of course , is the Tom Weiskopf signature golf course . Annually ranked in Missouri ’ s Top Five courses and usually no worse than No . 2 by Golf Week , it ’ s also ranked No . 2 on Golf Magazine ’ s “ Best Courses Near You ,” with the staff of TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE Magazine ranking it as a “ Best Missouri Resort Course ” 2016 – 2023 .
At 6,821 yards with five sets of tees , the course also features a large practice green and an 11-acre practice facility with shortgame and sand bunker practice areas .
Renowned for its scenic valleys , waterfalls , hills , water hazards , and lake setting , “ The thing that sets us apart is there ’ s not really
King room at the Lodge
The cornerstone of a $ 10 million development is the Lodge at Old Kinderhook with 84 rooms ,
The signature par-5 18th at Old Kinderhook with the Lodge in the background is one of the most scenic finishing holes in Missouri . Below is the view from the Lodge of the 18th hole . A “ Must Play !”
( Photo by Bill Cromwell )
26 Golftober 2023 TEE TIMES GOLF GUIDE