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Timeless Golf in the Ozarks Ozarks National Golf Course

Among the world-class courses that Big Cedar Lodge offers, is Ozarks National, Missouri’s first and only golf course designed by architect duo, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Measuring 7,036 yards from the back tees, this 18-hole course represents all of what the Ozarks terrain has to show.

Move right through the challenging carriers as you admire the beautiful views and a variety of visually appealing approach shots—spotlighting the native habitat that surrounds you. Also appearing throughout the course are several riveting features, including a 400-foot wooden beam and plank bridge, which connects the tee box and fairway of the 13th hole that stands 60-feet above a flowing creek.

"There are so many beautiful spots on this course it’s unbelievable. There is a certain atmosphere about this place that we’ve never seen before.”

- Ben Crenshaw, Course Architect

Coore and Crenshaw with Johnny Morris discussing plans for Ozark National golf course at Big Cedar

2024 GOLF RATES

Rates subject to change. Price does not include tax. Rates include golf cart, driving range balls, and bottled water on the course.

March 8 – April 14
Resort Guest: $190 | Public Guest: $215
Junior (17 & Under) | $75

April 15 – October 27
Resort Guest: $225 | Public Guest: $275
Junior (17 & Under) | $75

October 28 – December 1
Resort Guest: $190 | Public Guest: $215
Junior (17 & Under) | $75

December 2-31
CLOSED

Non-golfer Cart Riding Fee | $45
Limit 1 Rider Per Paying Golfer

Enjoy Complimentary On-course Snacks With Your Round.

FORECADDIES AVAILABLE March – November!
Book your forecaddie or bag carrying caddie for Ozarks National by contacting our Caddie Manager at caddiereservations@big-cedar.com. Cash payment only. Forecaddie fee: $50 suggested Caddie fee per bag and $30 recommended gratuity per bag. Bag Carrying Caddie Fee: $100 per bag + gratuity

Callaway rental clubs are available for $80, including two sleeves of Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls.


Dress Policy: Appropriate golf attire.


Spring 2024 Aeration Dates
March 28 & 29: Closed for Aeration.
March 30 – April 7: Aeration Recovery. Reduced Rate.

Fall 2024 Aeration Dates
September 9 – 11: Closed for Aeration.
September 12 – 22: Aeration Recovery. Reduced Rate.


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We’ve built a lot of golf courses, but there’s something special about this piece of ground… It’s gorgeous!”

- Ben Crenshaw

HOLE-BY-HOLE

As you prepare to experience the splendor that is Big Cedar Golf, take a hole-by-hole tour to get a taste of the courses that make up America’s Nature Golf Destination.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 1 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 1 · Par 5

Hole 1 features challenging sand bunkers guarding the left edge. If a player wishes to go for it in two shots, this relatively short par 5 requires a tee shot down the left side of the fairway to have the best angle to approach the front of the green.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 1 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 2 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 2 · Par 3

Hole 2 is a medium length par 3 playing uphill to an elevated green. You can expect wind to be a factor in the green guarded by deep greenside sand bunkers short right and long left.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 2 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 3 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 3 · Par 4

For the best angle of approach into an elevated green, protected by greenside sand bunkers, a tee shot just short to the right of the left side fairway sand bunker is what you need.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 3 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 4 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 4 · Par 4

Hole 4, with a ridgetop dogleg right par 4 is up and requires an accurate uphill tee shot toward a framing left side fairway bunker to have a good look at the green. With the approach into the green being downhill, wind must be taken into consideration.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 4 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 5 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 5 · Par 4

Hole 5 plays downhill over bunkers toward a pair of imposing trees. For this short dogleg right par 4, keeping the tee shot to the right of the trees is required for a short uphill approach into an elevated green, featuring a restored “Stone House” more than 100-years-old in the background.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 5 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 6 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 6 · Par 3

Hole 6 features a long par 3 that plays from an elevated tee to a green guarded by bunkers left and right.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 6 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 7 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 7 · Par 5

Bigger hitters are invited to cut off as much as they choose for a chance to hit the green in two in this dogleg left par 5. If you’re looking for a safe play, hitting down the right side sets up an easy short iron approach for a third shot into the green.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 7 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 8 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 8 · Par 3

Hole 8 features a dramatic par 3 playing over a steep native area. This hole requires a tee shot with good distance control to carry deep frontal greenside bunkers, staying short of an imposing bunker behind the green.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 8 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 9 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 9 · Par 5

Hole 9, a lengthy dogleg left par 5, requires a modest tee shot to the right of a large bunker guarding the left side. Follow up with a second shot over bunkers and native areas to set up a short approach into this long narrow green protected by greenside bunkers right and long.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 9 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 10 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 10 · Par 4

The inward nine begins with this sweeping dogleg right uphill par 4. A tee shot down the right center of the fairway challenging a fairway bunker guarding the right side will allow for the best approach angle into this elevated and large green protected by greenside bunkers left and right

A tee shot down the right center of the fairway, challenging a fairway bunker guarding the right side, will be the best approach angle to take on this elevated and large green, which is protected by greenside bunkers left and right.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 10 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 11 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 11 · Par 5

Hole 11 is medium length par 5 requiring a tee shot down the right side that will set up a second shot uphill. Staying center in the fairway will allow for a short iron approach into this elevated green with greenside bunkers guarding the front right side.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 11 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 12 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 12 · Par 3

Hole 12 reveals an extensive par 3 across a steep slope of native grasses into the largest green on the course, demanding proper club selection for the best chance at a birdie, or at least two putts for a par.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 12 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 13 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 13 · Par 4

A long dogleg left par 4, requires a tee shot that must carry a deep ravine and two bunkers to reach the fairway before reaching a flat lie. The long uphill approach into this green must deal with wind and two greenside bunkers protecting the front of the green.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 13 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 14 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 14 · Par 4

This par 4 on a ridgetop creates a vision of a fairway into the sky off the tee but has a large landing area where the green comes into view. Aiming just left of the right side bunkers on the tee shot will allow for the best approach into this large green guarded by several greenside bunkers short, left and long.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 14 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 15 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 15 · Par 4

A medium length par 4 with cross bunkers in the fairway that are easily carried off the tee into a fairly large landing area setting up a short approach into the green protected by greenside bunkers left and long right. Aim your tee shot over the second bunker from the left for the largest landing area.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 15 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 16 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 16 · Par 4

This long par 4 requires an accurate tee shot to set up an uphill approach into the elevated green guarded by a deep frontal bunker and greenside bunkers left and right with the 100+ year old “Stone House” in the background. Club selection and wind must be calculated properly to find the center of this green.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 16 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 17 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 17 · Par 3

A short par 3 with spectacular views plays to the north from an elevated tee. The green is heavily guarded by 4 bunkers and plays downhill and normally downwind.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 17 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge
Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 18 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Hole 18 · Par 4

The finishing par 4 sweeps left to right and has a large landing area off the tee. The long approach to a very elevated green requires excellent club selection to carry a front bunker into another large green. Once on the green, the views are incredible and a great way to enjoy the end of a round of golf in the Ozarks.

Ozarks National Golf Course - Hole 18 - Golf at Big Cedar Lodge

Ozarks National Practice Facility


The Ozarks National Practice Facility is accessible for guests playing on Ozarks National, Payne’s Valley, 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.

  • Pricing: The Practice range is complimentary for golfers with tee times and is not open to the public. Visitors wishing to use one of our premier practice ranges may do so at the Buffalo Ridge practice facility.

The Ozarks National practice facility closed on Monday afternoons. However, golfers may use the Buffalo Ridge practice facility instead during this window. 

 

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 Ozarks National Course

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

Daily | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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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

Starting 9/2

Monday – Wednesday | Closed
Thursday – Friday | 4PM – 10PM
Saturday – Sunday | 11AM – 10PM

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Address

1250 Golf Club Drive,
Hollister, MO 65672

Hours of Operation

Closes for season 12/02

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Phone: 417-339-5460
Toll-Free: 1-800-BCLODGE

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