Links Course
Osage National Golf Club


About this course
The Links at Osage National Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer design situated in the Lake of the Ozarks region of central Missouri. Opened in the early 1990s as part of a larger resort and residential development, the course takes advantage of the area's rolling terrain and wooded landscape. Palmer's routing works through elevation changes and natural corridors, with fairways carved from dense Ozark forest and several holes offering views of the lake and surrounding hills. The layout incorporates water features and strategic bunkering characteristic of Palmer's design philosophy, which often emphasized playability for resort guests while maintaining challenge from the back tees. The property's topography creates variety in hole character, with some holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into valleys. The natural setting provides a contrast to the flatter agricultural landscapes found elsewhere in Missouri. Osage National operates as part of the Lake of the Ozarks resort community, which has grown into one of Missouri's primary recreational destinations. The facility includes a second course and serves both resort guests and members. The Links course reflects the era of golf development in the region during the 1990s, when the lake area expanded its amenities to attract visitors and seasonal residents seeking golf alongside the area's traditional water-based recreation.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lake Ozark, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,559 yards
- Difficulty
- 37.3/139
Getting there
The journey to Osage National Golf Club begins at Kansas City International Airport, roughly two hours northwest, or Lambert-St. Louis International, a similar distance to the east. From either gateway, the drive winds through rolling Missouri farmland before descending into the Lake of the Ozarks region, where the landscape shifts to wooded bluffs and glimpses of serpentine shoreline. As Highway 54 gives way to quieter roads hugging the lake's northern arm, the final approach reveals Osage National perched above the water - a modern sanctuary of championship golf carved into one of the Midwest's most storied resort corridors.

FAQ
Common questions about Links at Osage National Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Links was designed by Arnold Palmer.
Yes. Links at Osage National Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Links is 36.
Links plays 3,559 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Links is 139.
Links is a 9-hole course.





