Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trip Cost
What does a Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri golf trip actually cost? We broke it down using real pricing from 4 courses, 2 lodging options, and 4 restaurants. All estimates are per person for a 3-night, 2-round trip with a group of 8.
Per-Person Estimate (3 Nights, 2 Rounds, Group of 8)
Budget
$378
Golf (2 rounds): $70Lodging (3 nights): $188Food & Drinks: $120
Mid-Range
$772
Golf (2 rounds): $142Lodging (3 nights): $450Food & Drinks: $180
Premium
$1335
Golf (2 rounds): $240Lodging (3 nights): $825Food & Drinks: $270
Estimates exclude flights, car rental, and activities. Based on real venue pricing in our database.
Green Fee Breakdown
4 courses ranging from $35 to $120 per round with cart.
Solid (2 courses)
The Lodge of Four Seasons - Ridge Course$45–$80
Sycamore Creek Golf Club$35–$60
Premium (2 courses)
The Lodge of Four Seasons - Cove Course$65–$120
Old Kinderhook Golf Course$60–$105
Lodging Cost Per Person
Splitting a rental house is almost always cheaper than individual hotel rooms for golf groups. Here's what it looks like per person per night.
| Option | Sleeps | $/night (total) | 4 guys | 8 guys | 12 guys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lakehouse | 12–22 | $600–$2200 | $150/pp | $75/pp | $50/pp |
| resort house | 10–16 | $500–$1500 | $125/pp | $63/pp | $42/pp |
Activity Costs
Lake of the Ozarks Boat Rentalfull day
$50–$100/ppParty Covehalf day
$50–$100/ppBig Surf Waterparkhalf day
$25–$40/ppLake Ozark Strip Bar Crawlhalf day
$25–$60/ppMoney-Saving Tips for Lake of the Ozarks
- Book a house that sleeps your full group — per-person lodging drops dramatically with 8+ people.
- Travel in the shoulder season (just before or after Spring/Summer) for lower rates on everything.
- Mix in casual spots — 1 restaurants here are under $30/person.
- Hire a private chef for one night — often cheaper than a $$$$ restaurant for large groups, and the house becomes the venue.
- Use our AI trip planner to compare different course/lodging combos and find the sweet spot for your budget.