
13-HOLE WALKING COURSEBIG CEDAR's Mountain Top Golf Course
World Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player and Johnny Morris teamed up to create Mountain Top, a 13-hole, par-3 course. As its name implies, the elevated setting, sweeping views and nature are paramount. The course was designed to bring a more accessible experience to families, juniors and golfers who are learning the game as it routes through unforgettable rock formations and includes some of the best vistas in the region.
1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672
Open Daily Year-Round
HOLE-BY-HOLE
Course Information
Rates subject to change. Price does not include tax. Rates include driving range balls, and bottled water on the course.
Through October 26, 2025
Resort Guest 13 holes: $80 | Public Guest 13 holes: $95
Junior 13 holes (17 & under): $30
Locals: $60
October 27 – November 30, 2025
Resort Guest 13 holes: $70 | Public Guest 13 holes: $80
Junior 13 holes (17 & under): $30
Locals: $50
December 2025
CLOSED
Mountain Top is a walking-only golf course.
CADDIES AVAILABLE March – November!
Book your forecaddie or double-bag caddie 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 $60, including two sleeves of Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls.
Fall 2025 Aeration Dates:
September 15 – 17: Closed
Aeration Recovery: September 18 – 28

Behind the Design
A Legendary Visit
Golf icon Gary Player makes his first trip to Big Cedar Lodge, laying the groundwork for what would become a world-class golf experience in the Ozark Mountains.
A Vision on Paper
Inspired by the natural beauty of the land, Gary Player and Johnny Morris begin sketching out a bold new concept: a par-3 course of 13 holes that blends seamlessly with the rugged terrain.
From Earth to Elevation
Construction begins as the team starts shaping the land, bringing the hand-drawn vision of Mountain Top into physical reality, stone-lined paths, dramatic views, and natural contours take form.
The Unveiling
In March, the project is revealed to the world during a special press event. By September, Mountain Top opens its fairways to the public, welcoming golfers to a course designed for both strategy and scenic immersion.
A Stage for Champions
Mountain Top makes its mark on the professional stage as part of the Legends of Golf PGA Champions Tour, showcasing the course's unique character and championship-caliber design.

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.
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.
Dining at Mountain Top Course
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.
HOURS
Open daily
Breakfast | 6:30AM – 10:30AM
Lunch & Dinner | 10:30AM – 9PM
Menus
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
Open Daily | 4PM – 10PM
Bar | 4PM – 11PM
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On the lower level of the Mountain Top Clubhouse, you’ll find the perfect place to relax before or after your round. Enjoy specialty coffees, handcrafted cocktails and quick bites. Or, order straight from the Mountain Top Grill menu.
With oversized lounge seating, a pool table and sweeping views of multiple golf courses, this casual retreat offers comfort, flavor and unforgettable Ozarks scenery.
HOURS
Open Daily | 7AM – 9PM
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