Missouri · Midwest

Big Cedar Lodge & the Ozarks golf trips

Tiger Woods design, Ozark ridges and a resort built for groups.

Plan a Big Cedar trip

Best months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Ideal trip: 3–4 nights
Price level: $$$ · Premium
Walking: Mostly cart golf
Fly into: Springfield-Branson (SGF) — ~1 hr

Best golf courses in Big Cedar

Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.

Payne's Valley
Resort / public
Tiger Woods's first public design, with a dramatic bonus 19th hole.
Ozarks National
Resort / public
Coore & Crenshaw's ridge-top layout with long views.
Buffalo Ridge
Resort / public
Tom Fazio redesign through restored prairie.
Top of the Rock
Resort / public
Jack Nicklaus par-3 course — great for twilight team games.
Mountain Top
Resort / public
Gary Player's 13-hole short course.

When to go golfing in Big Cedar

Spring and fall are best. Summer is warm and humid; winter limits play.

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Prime Shoulder / value Off-season Not recommended

Prime season: April, May, September, October
Best value: March, June, November
Avoid: December, January, February

How much does a Big Cedar golf trip cost?

Typical per-person estimates for 4 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.

Value

$900–$1,600

4 rounds · per person

Premium

$1,750–$3,150

4 rounds · per person

Luxury

$3,500–$6,350

4 rounds · per person

Where to stay

Big Cedar Lodge rooms, cabins and cottages

Off the course

Lost Canyon Cave & Nature Trail cart tour
Table Rock Lake
Branson shows

Getting there

Springfield-Branson (SGF) — ~1 hr
Branson (BKG) — ~20 min

Big Cedar golf trip questions

How many courses are at Big Cedar Lodge?

Five: Payne's Valley, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge (18 holes each), plus the Top of the Rock and Mountain Top short courses.

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Have a trip in mind? We'll build it around your group.

Tell us where, when and how much golf. We design a day-by-day itinerary with tee times, lodging and a clear per-person price.

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