Bear Creek Valley Golf Club

Bear Creek Valley Golf Club spreads across 250 acres of Ozark forest and meadows near Osage Beach, just minutes from the Lake of the Ozarks strip. The public 18-hole course plays 6,818 yards at par 72 along Little Bear Creek, with zoysia fairways and L93 bentgrass greens. Multiple tee boxes on every hole make it playable across handicap levels. It was voted the number one course at the lake in the 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards.

The clubhouse restaurant opens daily at 7 a.m. and is known locally for its eggs benedict. A driving range, putting green, pro shop, and banquet room round out the facilities. Bear Creek Valley hits a premium price range but delivers solid conditioning and a scenic, well-routed layout. For lake visitors looking to get a round in between boat days, it is one of the better options in the area.