Resort · Short course
Big Cedar Lodge: Mountain Top
Hollister, MO — Big Cedar Lodge: Mountain Top is a 13-hole, walking-only par-3 course designed by Gary Player, perched high in the Ozark hills above Table Rock Lake at Big Cedar Lodge. Every hole delivers sweeping panoramic views of the lake and surrounding wilderness. Fast, firm greens and forced carries make it deceptively challenging despite the short yardages. Walking only — no carts allowed — making it a pure, immersive golf experience. Companion to Paynes Valley (Tiger Woods), Ozarks National (Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw), and Buffalo Ridge (Tom Fazio) at the same resort.
Type
Par3
Region
Midwest
LooperScore
80.0
Holes
Not listed
Par
39
Yardage
1,300
Established
2014
Highlights
- Gary Player design
- 13-hole par-3 layout
- Walking only — no carts
- Panoramic Table Rock Lake views
- Ozark hilltop setting
- Big Cedar Lodge resort
- Companion to Paynes Valley and Ozarks National
Design & architects
- Gary Player — architect
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Nearby courses
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Big Cedar Lodge: Cliffhangers
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Branson Creek Golf Club
Hollister, MO · 4.4 mi away
Buffalo Ridge Springs, formerly known as Branson Creek Golf Club, is a championship course in Hollister, Missouri, originally designed by Tom Fazio. In 2014, visionary conservationist Johnny Morris partnered with Fazio to undertake a significant renovation, transforming it into a course that deeply connects players with nature. Fazio's design philosophy, evident here, emphasizes integrating golf into the natural beauty of the environment. The course is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes and sweeping Ozarks views. A unique and memorable feature is the herd of North American bison that roam alongside the fairways, offering an unparalleled wildlife encounter. The opening par-5 hole provides a scenic start, with strategic bunkering and a generous landing area, challenging players while offering a chance for an aggressive second shot. Buffalo Ridge Springs stands out as a testament to Fazio's artistry and Morris's commitment to conservation, making it a truly exceptional golfing experience.
Big Cedar Lodge: Paynes Valley
Hollister, MO · 4.7 mi away
Paynes Valley is Tiger Woods' first public golf course design, opened in 2020 at Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozarks. Named after Tiger's late father Earl Payne Woods, the course is a stunning Ozark landscape masterpiece featuring dramatic rock formations, waterfalls, and a par-3 island green 19th hole. One of the most anticipated course openings in recent golf history.