GOLF ON THE EDGECliffhangers golf course
The most extraordinary par-3 course on Earth! Created 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 170 yards. The adventure course features dramatic elevation changes, breathtaking views, and holes meticulously carved into the region's iconic limestone cliffs and flowing creeks.
Preview play of 11 holes is now available for resort guests through July 3. Call 866-339-8014 to book.
Public play of all 18 holes begins July 4.
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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
Through 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
Behind the Design
Groundbreaking Vision
Originally designed to be the Payne’s Valley driving range, Johnny and JP Morris begin walking the land and daydreaming about a new par 3 course on the side of a limestone cliff. After just a month of planning, excavators start moving dirt.
Earth Moved, Dreams Shaped
The land begins to take shape and blasting exposes ancient limestone and enhances water features. Rough shapes of bunkers and greens appear.
Irrigation lines are laid. Greens are more defined, a pond is built, and cart paths start to be laid out.
Crafted by Stone & Stream
Crews pour concrete and set pumps for a one-of-a-kind water feature that breaks new ground in golf course design.
Meanwhile, hole #3’s cave is fortified, and sod begins to roll out on hole #15.
A course comes to life
The cart path now winds through a cave on hole #18. New holes are being sodded daily, and water has begun flowing through the custom-built features.
Eleven holes open for preview play in May, with the full 18 ready for the grand opening in early July.
A LEGACY SET IN STONE
Built to endure, Cliffhangers is more than a moment, it's a mark on the game.
Crafted with care and vision, this course will challenge and inspire generations to come.
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Address
1250 Golf Club Drive
Hollister, MO 65672
Hours of Operation
Preview play now available for resort guests
Public play begins July 4
Phone: 417-339-5420
Toll-Free: 1-800-BCLODGE
Mailing Address
612 Devil's Pool Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739