LAKE OF THE WOODS

The rolling Ozark foothills provide natural elevation changes that designer utilized brilliantly, creating dramatic downhill tee shots and uphill approaches that test every club in the bag. Water hazards come into play on nearly half the holes, demanding precise course management rather than brute force—especially the island green par-3 that separates pretenders from players. This Missouri gem delivers championship-caliber golf at public rates, with conditioning that rivals many private clubs in the Kansas City corridor.