Tapawingo National Golf Club (www.tapawingogolf.com) is one of the area golf courses designed by one of the biggest names in the world of golf, Gary Player. Just that alone can be a recipe for success, but in today's competitive golf landscape, there has to be more than just a name to keep golfers and events coming back.

Lake Valley Golf and Country Club (www.lakevalleygolf.com) provides the most unique scorecard of all the courses at the Lake. Their 6 – 6 – 6 layout, meaning 6 par 5's, 6 par-4's and 6 par-3's provides ample scoring chances, that is if you can find an uphill putt. Factor in the overall course length of just 6,373 from the back tees and you might think you are about to play a pushover round.

Of all the golf courses you hear about at the Lake of the Ozarks, The Golf Club at Deer Chase is a well kept secret.

No doubt, there are better-known venues for your next golf adventure. But, few golf destinations equal the natural beauty, stunning course designs and affordability...

As golfers we appreciate the history of our sport as much if not more than other sports. As other sports continually tear down their old stadiums and ball parks for new ones, golf continues play its major championships on the same courses that the greats of the game played on.