Course Review

Payne’s Valley Golf Course

Hollister, Missouri

Golf Amidst the Rock Formations


Resort ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️ return to State

CONCIERGE SECRETS

AMW Faves List

Favorite Par 3 – #10 – with a halfway house gallery watching your every move, this par 3 feels as exposed as it is unforgettable. Set against a spectacular backdrop, it blends challenge and theater, where nerve matters as much as precision and every shot becomes part of the show.
Favorite Par 4 – #3 – even though it’s short, this drivable par 4 may not be the most demanding on the card but it’s easily one of the most fun. 
Favorite Par 5 – #18 – as a finishing hole, this is one heck of a test. With The Big Rock looming in the background and thoughtful shot-making required from start to finish, it demands both focus and restraint. 
Favorite Hole Design – #5 – a par 3 that will take your breath away and possibly your score. Peaceful, serene, beautiful walk in the park.
Easiest Hole – #12 – the yardage is short and the hole appears benign—but don’t lose focus. A moment of carelessness is all it takes for this one to bite back.
Hardest Hole – 
Favorite Extra Sighting – rock formations throughout the course
Favorite Apres Golf – Tom Watson Putting Course
Where to Stay – Big Cedar Lodge, Payne’s Valley Cottages
Where to Eat –  Worman House Bistro, Truman Café & Custard, Osage Restaurant, Mountain Top Grill


PLAN AHEAD

Course Details

Address:  1250 Colf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672 

Telephone: +1 (417) 339-5420   

Website: bigcedar.com

Director of Golf: TBC

Architect: Tiger Woods

Year Open: 2021

Greens Fees: ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️

Yardage: Tiger – 7370; Blue – 6876; Blue/White – 6505; White – 6133; Red/White – 5414; Red – 4957

What You Need to Know

  • Best time to Travel:  April through October 
  • What is the Currency: US Dollar
  • Closest Airport:   Branson Airport (BKG) – private – 15 min.; Springfield-Branson National (SGF) – 1 hour
  • Accommodations: yes, multiple options 
  • Restaurant:   Yes, multiple options
  • Breakfast/Lunch Attire: golf and leisure; jeans okay – not on course
  • Dinner Attire: golf and leisure; jeans okay – not on course
  • Credit Cards: yes, all major cards
  • Driving Range:  Yes
  • Rental Clubs Available: Yes – Men’s, Women’s (RH and LH)
  • Golf Carts: Yes 
  • Hand Carts - Yes
  • Electric Hand Cart: No 
  • Practice Green:  Yes - newly opened “Himalayan-style” practice green - designed by Tom Watson. 
  • ProShop Shopping: Yes; full pro shop
  • ProShop Hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm

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