Gorgeous course! Could not get enough of the immaculate greens and the views. It was really neat…read moreseeing families of deer roaming the course. It was peaceful and beautiful. Really enjoyed playing this course and will definitely be back often!!

easily the best golf course within 100 miles of kansas city, mo…read morethe rates are ridiculously low and the course is always in fantastic shape. plays incredibly fast and afternoon tee-times are easy to come by. the little restaurant attached has some slamming food as well. well worth the 50 minute drive from KC and when the leaves start to change, it really shines.

The golf course is no longer open. The driving range is self service and easy to work. You're…read morealways hitting off mats and if you are a longer distance driver you will not be able to hit driver here

A fun round of golf as it was played 100 years ago. Cannot be compared to modern courses because…read moreit's apples and oranges. This is how golf was played on most public courses before WW1 and this is one of the last sand green courses left in the country and should be experienced before it's gone. The modern game is so manicured and perfect and that is NOT how it was played for centuries. Golf was a much rougher and wild game and Elm Hills is exactly that and you really have to know how to make shots to get a good score there...and that is what makes it FUN!!

Great service and good food Nice atmosphere! Looking forward to golfing sometime in the…read morefuture as

Good lowkey golf course option in the Ozarks. The course goes through the neighborhood so beware of…read morea lot of houses around.

The scenery is outstanding! The course is quite challenging for us high handicappers, but not…read moredaunting. The beauty of the farmlands and woods is worth every lost ball. The staff is very friendly and it feels like you're on a private course. We're very grateful that we gave it a try and became members for our stay at the lake. Thank you Spencer!

Played here while visiting. Had a great time playing this challenging course with my father and…read morebrother-in-law. Amazing views and lots of elevation changes. Very reasonably priced and I'd come back again for sure.

Lake Valley is in incredible shape. The bunkers are all brand new and completely rebuilt. The…read morefairways come in earlier now that the Bermuda was overseeded a couple years ago. Unique with 6 holes of each par.

What a rip off. We had a large group and It appears they overcharged us by $20/ person compared to…read moreonline rates. The course is in terrible conditions and they had a cart path only policy which made no sense since it was completely dry and the course is a complete cow pasture. So many better options in the area. Stay away!!

I played this course last Monday. $52 for 18 with cart. I was solo which was ideal for my first…read moreround of the year. No other golfers within two holes of me. Got to play two balls most of the way. Fun course with good views. A bit mushy from moisture but not bad. Path only rule in place. I would play it again.

Decent course. The greens were well kept. This is not a flat course by any means and the hills…read moreprovided for some challenging holes. Like the GPS screens on the carts. Also really liked the concession clubhouse after the 9th hole. It was not very busy so we played at a leisurely pace. Overall, we had a good day of golf.

Beautiful scenery and a quiet, simple, family-type vibe. It was a wonderful "welcome" stay in Lake…read moreof the Ozarks. The hotel is a little more dated than the other resort we also stayed at, but it has charm and is well taken care of. My husband really enjoyed the course (even though it kicked his ass). The staff were all very friendly. The only complaint was no shaded area available for the outdoor pool.

During my 1st stay here in 2024, the hotel staff was welcoming & friendly. They even provided…read moreshuttle service to our concert at the Ozark Amphitheater! The property itself is beautiful, comfortable, and luxurious--the mattresses and pillows are made for a fantastic night's sleep. We loved the saltwater pool, which felt amazingly soft and therapeutic. The restaurant was great, though I definitely recommend making reservations in advance; the bar was packed while we waited for a table, but that was on me for not planning ahead! The back nine of the golf course offered breathtaking scenery and some enjoyably challenging hills--hands down the best golfing experience I've ever had. I've always loved the natural beauty of Southern Missouri and Arkansas, and in my opinion, this is the most stunning course around. On top of that, the golf club staff was fantastic, that time around. With our recent return to Old Kinderhook this past August, much of the resort continued to impress. The culinary options throughout the property were outstanding, the saltwater pools remained a highlight, and the hotel staff provided great service. Securing dinner reservations in advance elevated our dining experience even further. However, a couple of areas could use attention: the bedding and pillows seem ready for replacement, & due to the resort's location in a valley, the air can feel quite damp unless the room's air conditioning is set to a notably chilly temperature. Major Disappointment at the Golf Club in 2026: Hostile Atmosphere: The pro shop staff made us feel unwelcome. The overall vibe felt hyper-rigid, full of alienating unwritten rules, and completely non-inclusive. Overbearing Staff: While we respect pace of play, the marshal checked in on us so constantly that it completely disrupted our game. Course Conditions: The front section felt poorly maintained--wooded, but lacking the basic care and upkeep seen at other comparable courses. Poor Value: We only made it through six holes before leaving, received no refund, and paid nearly 200% of our 2024 package price for a vastly inferior experience.

Bad day at the Duffer's Grill. Good-sized crowd in the restaurant, plus lots of golfers…read more Unfortunately, there's only one person behind the counter to handle everyone, even at lunch time. Took over 10 minutes to place my order. Food took over 30 minutes to arrive after I ordered (normal is 10 minutes), and was not as tasty as I'd hoped based on previous experience. No ice in the drink machine, even after I notified them. Not rushing back.

My best friend and I planned her wedding at Royal Oaks Golf Course and thanks to Joe and his staff…read morewe had the best experience possible! They were very reasonably accommodating and it was amazing not being limited to a venue's specific menu. Joe allowed her and her husband the option to choose from a variety of foods, offered different serving options and didn't have a food/beverage minimum. This is the kind of place and staff most people dream of working with when it comes to their wedding!!