Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail The Golf Club At Deer Chase • Linn Creek, Mo.
13-track trek has become a bucket list stop
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hen you combine stunning courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf with a beautiful lakeside resort setting, you have the makings of one of the best golf destinations in the Midwest. And, that’s just what golfers will find at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. The Golf Trail’s 13 superb courses appeal to golfers of all skill levels. The well-manicured courses are carved from the rolling Ozark hills, and feature tree-lined, undulating fairways and impressive elevation changes with some beautiful views of the shimmering water of the lake. And, each course offers its own unique setting and set of challenges that bring visitors from across the country to central Missouri. According to Paul Leahy, president of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council and director of golf at Margaritaville Lake Resort, the Lake of the Ozarks rivals any golf destination in the country. “When you consider that we have more than a dozen outstanding courses crafted by some legendary golfers and designers and at some of the most affordable rates you’ll find, it’s hard to beat what the Lake area has to offer for golfers and their families,” Leahy says. “It’s the quality, convenience and affordability that make the Lake of the Ozarks the go-to place for golf.” Recognized as the “Best Golf Weekend Getaway” by AAA’s Best of the Midwest magazine, the Lake of the Ozarks has a well-earned reputation for providing top-notch golf and accommodations year-around. “We’ve heard time and time
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again from visiting golfers from all over the U.S. that they had considered going to Florida, California, Arizona or Alabama, but when they looked at the travel time and expense, the Lake of the Ozarks made the most sense. For many, it’s the perfect fit,” says Leahy. The courses are spread throughout the lake area yet conveniently located within a five to 30-minute drive from one another. That makes it easy to play two different courses in a day, or all 13 over an enjoyable extended stay. For a golf getaway of any length, the golf trail’s lodging members specialize in booking moneysaving golf getaway packages where all a golfer
has to do is make one phone call to the accommodation of his or her choice to have their lodging and tee times booked for them — all for a price that’s lower than booking golf and lodging separately. And, when the round is over, there’s plenty of fun and entertainment to be had at what USA Today named the “Best Recreation Lake in the Nation.” With over 200 restaurants and bars, there really is no shortage of options when it comes to dining and nightlife. For more information on the courses and accommodations along the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail, or to start planning your Golf Trail Getaway today, visit lakeoftheozarksgolftrail.org.
Osage National Golf Resort • Osage Beach, Mo.
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