Legendary Golf in the Ozarks Payne's Valley Golf Course
Payne’s Valley, the 19TH Wonder of the World™, is an homage to Ozarks-native and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Payne Stewart. It is the first public-access golf course designed by 82-time PGA TOUR winner, Tiger Woods and his golf course design firm, TGR Design.
Through the creation of Payne's Valley Golf Course™, Tiger Woods and Big Cedar Lodge offers a course where players of all skill levels are invited to come together to experience the breathtaking Ozark Mountain Landscape. Enjoy the game's pristine water features, large fairways and greens, and spectacular 19th hole—the Big Rock at Payne’s Valley™.
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: $250 | Public Guest: $275
Junior (17 & Under): $85
April 15 – October 27
Resort Guest: $350 | Public Guest: $450
Junior (17 & Under): $85
October 28 – December 1
Resort Guest: $250 | Public Guest: $275
Junior (17 & Under): $85
December 2-31
Resort Guest: $200 | Public Guest: $215
Junior (17 & Under): $75
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 by contacting our Caddie Manager at caddiereservations@big-cedar.com. Cash payment only. $50 suggested Caddie fee per bag & $30 recommended gratuity per bag.
Callaway rental clubs are available for $80, including two sleeves of Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls.
It's mind-boggling how far we've come and how special this place is...”
- Tiger Woods
Dress Policy: Appropriate golf attire.
Spring 2024 Aeration Dates
March 25 & 26: Closed for Aeration.
March 27 – April 7: Aeration Recovery. Reduced Rate.
Fall 2024 Aeration Dates
September 9 – 11: Closed for Aeration.
September 12 – 22: Aeration Recovery. Reduced Rate.
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 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.
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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ORDER TO-GOTall 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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Visit Payne’s Valley Course
Address
1250 Golf Club Drive
Hollister, MO 65672
Hours of Operation
Open Daily
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Phone: 417-339-5420
Toll-Free: 1-800-BCLODGE
Mailing Address
612 Devil's Pool Road, Ridgedale, MO 65739