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COMING SUMMER 2025Cliffhangers golf course

The most extraordinary par-3 course on Earth! Developed by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and his son John Paul, Cliffhangers dangles on a steep hillside adjacent to Payne’s Valley with 18 holes ranging from 60 to 165 yards. The course showcases drastic elevation changes, both large and small targets, tucked pins, severe slopes, and movement on the greens.

Preview play of 11 holes is now available for resort guests through July 3. Call 866-339-8014 to book.

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Course Information

Enjoy complimentary on-course snacks with your round including our signature Bison Dog. Rates subject to change. Price does not include tax. Rates include golf cart, driving range balls, and bottled water on the course.

Preview Play through July 3, 2025
Resort Guest: $135

July 4–October 26, 2025
Resort Guest: $200 | Public Guest: $250
Junior (17 & under) | $75
Locals: $150

October 27 – November 30, 2025
Resort Guest: $170 | Public Guest: $185
Junior (17 & under) | $75
Locals: $135

December 2025
CLOSED

Non-golfer Cart Riding Fee | $45
Limit 1 rider per paying golfer

Dialing in the Details
Course map and scorecard coming soon

FORECADDIES AVAILABLE March – November!
Book your forecaddie by contacting our Caddie Manager at caddiereservations@big-cedar.com.

$50 per bag with suggested gratuity of $30 per bag.

Cash payment only.

Rentals
TaylorMade rental clubs are available for $80, including two sleeves of golf balls.


Fall 2025 Aeration Dates:
September 15 – 17: Closed
Aeration Recovery: September 18 – 28


"It's Like Playing Golf on the Moon!”

—JOHNNY MORRIS

Cliffhangers golf course at Big Cedar Lodge sits underneath the picturesque Mountain Top Clubhouse

THE CLIFFHANGERS STORY

Cliffhangers will be the third par-3 course at Big Cedar, joining Mountain Top and Top of the Rock. Top of the Rock was the first par-3 course to host an officially sanctioned PGA Tour event. Morris and his team have high expectations for Cliffhangers to follow suit when it comes to recognitions and events. Cliffhangers will become a bucket-list item for anyone who loves the game of golf or the natural environment and beauty of the Ozarks.

Big Cedar Lodge has been redefining the perception of golf since the resort’s first course opened in 1996. The growing golf portfolio at Big Cedar Lodge is bringing to life Morris’ vision to create “America’s Next Great Golf Destination” that combines a shared appreciation for nature and a premier golf experience, all with an emphasis on conservation.

Big Cedar Lodge has become a premier destination for golf by attracting some of the world’s leading course architects, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw, Tiger Woods, and now Johnny & John Paul Morris. Cliffhangers joins five existing and top-rated courses at the resort – Payne’s Valley (Tiger Woods), Buffalo Ridge (Fazio), Ozarks National (Coore & Crenshaw), Mountain Top (Player) and Top of the Rock (Nicklaus).

Big Cedar Lodge Golf Courses

Ozarks National Practice Facility


The Ozarks National Practice Facility is accessible for guests playing on Ozarks National, Payne’s Valley, Top of the Rock, Cliffhangers and Mountain Top. The practice area features two putting greens, a three-green short game area with sand bunkers, and a driving range featuring Zoysia Grass and artificial hitting surfaces. To prepare your game for the challenge of Ozarks National, the greens are all situated above or below the hitting area, similar to what you will see out on the course.

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Tom Watson Putting Course


The Tom Watson Putting Course was designed by Missouri-native and World Golf Hall of Fame legend, Tom Watson, and is inspired by the historic Himalayas putting grounds at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Sitting high atop the Ozark Mountains, Watson’s masterpiece at Big Cedar Lodge covers over one acre of land near the Mountain Top Club House. The course consists of nine challenge holes sure to test any golfers putting skills. Enjoy a beverage from the Mountain Top Grill as you navigate the greens overlooking the beautiful Mountain Top Golf Course.

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Mountain Top Grill


Perched high in the hills and overlooking Mountain Top Course and Payne’s Valley Course, this lodge-style restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal after a round on the links or a date night with some of the best views in the Ozarks. Mountain Top Grill is walk-in dining only.

HOURS

Open daily

Breakfast | 6:30AM – 10:30AM
Lunch & Dinner | 10:30AM – 9PM

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Tall Tales Bar & Grill


Tall Tales Bar & Grill is just footsteps away from the entrance of the Bass Pro Angler’s Lodge in Hollister, MO. This full-service, walk-in restaurant offers an over-the-top sports bar theme while serving up a taste of the Ozarks with plenty of fun to be had. Open to the public, guests are able to enjoy delicious cuisine, arcade games, billiards, and multiple large-screen TVs.

HOURS

Monday – Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday – Sunday | 4PM – 11PM

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Address

1250 Golf Club Drive
Hollister, MO 65672

Hours of Operation

COMING SUMMER 2025


Phone: 417-339-5420
Toll-Free: 1-800-BCLODGE

Mailing Address
612 Devil's Pool Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739