Hidden Lakes occupies rolling terrain at Tan Tar A Resort on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge designed the course during their prolific partnership in the 1970s and early 1980s, a period when the duo created numerous resort layouts across the United States. The design reflects their characteristic approach of integrating water features and shaping bold, strategic contours into the natural landscape. The routing moves through wooded hillsides and around multiple lakes and ponds that come into play on several holes. The topography provides elevation changes throughout the round, with fairways that often play uphill or downhill and greens positioned to take advantage of the terrain. Devlin and von Hagge typically emphasized visual drama and required golfers to navigate both forced carries and strategic decisions about risk and reward, traits evident in their work at resort destinations. Tan Tar A Resort serves as a recreational hub on the Lake of the Ozarks, a popular vacation area known for its extensive shoreline and water-based activities. Hidden Lakes functions as the resort's championship course, complementing the property's lodging, dining, and conference facilities. The course provides a golf option for visitors to the lake region, where the combination of Ozark scenery and resort amenities defines the experience. The layout remains part of the broader Tan Tar A golf offerings, which have evolved over the decades to serve both resort guests and local members.