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GOLF ON THE EDGECliffhangers golf course

The most extraordinary par-3 course on Earth! Created by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and his son John Paul, Cliffhangers dangles on a steep hillside adjacent to Payne’s Valley with 18 holes ranging from 60 to 170 yards. The adventure course features dramatic elevation changes, breathtaking views, and holes meticulously carved into the region's iconic limestone cliffs and flowing creeks.

1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, MO 65672

Open Daily through November 30

HOLE-BY-HOLE

A downhill golf hole features a slalom of grass and two pins

Hole 1 "Horizons" · 65 Yards

This downhill hole can be reached by a short wedge shot, but the designers Johnny & JP Morris intended for players to putt down the slalom of grass to the green rather than trying to carry a shot in the air. Two pins are cut to give golfers a chance to putt and hit a shot here.

A downhill golf hole features a slalom of grass and two pins
A golf hole featuring a waterfall between the tee box and green

Hole 2 "Cascades" · 83 Yards

Admire the waterfalls cascading from your left, but make sure to avoid them on your shot. A bunker also guards the hole short right.

A golf hole featuring a waterfall between the tee box and green
A golf tee box inside of a cave featuring a waterfall tee box

Hole 3 "LION'S DEN" · 115 Yards

Unlike any golf hole on earth, hit your tee shot from inside a cave behind a breathtaking waterfall to a downhill green. During construction, a mature mountain lion was spotted several times around the cave. Golfers take warning...

A golf tee box inside of a cave featuring a waterfall tee box
A golf hole with a long green, several shelves flowing up from front to back, and drive through bunker off to the left

Hole 4 "Ozarks" · 157 Yards

This green is long with several shelves flowing up from front to back creating challenging putts. Follow the tracks in the sand ahead of you and drive your cart through the large bunker on the left.

A golf hole with a long green, several shelves flowing up from front to back, and drive through bunker off to the left
A golf hole featuring sweeping views of the Ozark Mountains and a deep pot bunker on the left side of the green

Hole 5 "Valley View" · 77 Yards

Enjoy the sweeping views of Payne’s Valley from this tee box. Make sure to avoid the deep pot bunker on the left side of the green.

A golf hole featuring sweeping views of the Ozark Mountains and a deep pot bunker on the left side of the green
A golf hole featuring a turf tee box immediately followed by a gigantic bunker that stretches to the green. Islands of grass are spotted throughout the bunker and the green features a small shelf on the back left side creating a challenging pin location.

Hole 6 "Bunkers" · 94 Yards

This hole is framed by a gigantic bunker stretching the entire length from the tee box to the green with islands of grass spotted throughout. The green features a small shelf on the back left side creating a challenging pin location.

A golf hole featuring a turf tee box immediately followed by a gigantic bunker that stretches to the green. Islands of grass are spotted throughout the bunker and the green features a small shelf on the back left side creating a challenging pin location.
A golf tee box offers sweeping Ozark Mountain views. The green has rolling hills and shelves, much like a Himalayan putting green.

Hole 7 "Vista" · 97 Yards

This tee box offers golfers a grand view of the Ozark Mountains. The green has rolling hills and shelves, much like a Himalayan putting green.

A golf tee box offers sweeping Ozark Mountain views. The green has rolling hills and shelves, much like a Himalayan putting green.
A golf hole features two tees. Its green is protected by a large bunker and later waterfall with rapids.

Hole 8 "Falls" · 117 Yards

This hole features a long green front to back. It’s protected by a bunker short right and a large waterfall with rapids on the backside of the green.

A golf hole features two tees. Its green is protected by a large bunker and later waterfall with rapids.
A golf tee box is immediately followed by a large pond. Greenside bunkers protect each side of the hole.

Hole 9 "Frog's Leap" · 116 Yards

Golfers will have to carry a large pond on this tee shoot. Once you manage to avoid the water, greenside bunkers protect each side of the hole.

A golf tee box is immediately followed by a large pond. Greenside bunkers protect each side of the hole.
A golf tee box dangles on the side of a cliff overlooking a large pond.

Hole 10 "Cliffhangers" · 102 Yards

As the name suggests, golfers tee off on a cliffside overlooking a large pond. The green is narrow from front to back with a large swell in the middle. If the pin is tucked in a difficult spot on the back right, golfers will be happy to make a three on this hole.

A golf tee box dangles on the side of a cliff overlooking a large pond.
A downhill golf hole features a downhill tee box. The green features 2 large mounds on either side, a variety of bunkers and unique rock features on its backside.

Hole 11 "Moon Rocks" · 72 Yards

This downhill hole features a difficult green that slopes away from the tee boxes with two large mounds on both sides of the green. After the hole, enjoy the unique rock features as you make your way through “Rattlesnake Ridge.”

A downhill golf hole features a downhill tee box. The green features 2 large mounds on either side, a variety of bunkers and unique rock features on its backside.
A golf tee box on a cliff surrounded by wired netting. Along the way to the green, three “volcano” bunkers dot the approach.

Hole 12 "Boobie Traps" · 142 Yards

Hit your shot on a cliff's edge overlooking the 19th hole at Payne’s Valley. Along the way to the green, three “volcano” bunkers dot the approach.

A golf tee box on a cliff surrounded by wired netting. Along the way to the green, three “volcano” bunkers dot the approach.
A golf tee box features rock tee markers. The hole has a large green with multiple shelves and ridges with a bunker placed directly in the middle of the green.

Hole 13 "Forever View" · 136 Yards

From this tee box high on the hill, golfers can see forever. The large green has multiple shelves and ridges with a bunker placed directly in the middle of the green.

A golf tee box features rock tee markers. The hole has a large green with multiple shelves and ridges with a bunker placed directly in the middle of the green.
An elevated tee box showcases a golf green sitting on a peninsula heavily guarded by bunkers and water. Off to the right is a two-story comfort station where golfers can get snacks and drinks.

Hole 14 "Peninsula" · 155 Yards

This green sits on a peninsula heavily guarded by bunkers and water, leaving nowhere for golfers to miss safely. After the hole, take a break at The Crow’s Nest, the on-course comfort station featuring complimentary snacks including the signature Bison Dog.

An elevated tee box showcases a golf green sitting on a peninsula heavily guarded by bunkers and water. Off to the right is a two-story comfort station where golfers can get snacks and drinks.
A golf hole featuring mounds of lush green grass on a large hill. The cart path to the green features a low water crossing through a running stream.

Hole 15 "The Crossing" · 125 Yards

This hole tees off right next to the Crow’s Nest comfort station. The green is long with three shelves and severe slopes from back to front. On the way to the green, carts will traverse a low water crossing next to a running stream and waterfall.

A golf hole featuring mounds of lush green grass on a large hill. The cart path to the green features a low water crossing through a running stream.
A turf tee box overlooks a golf hole with beautiful green grasses, ridges and a small bunker.

Hole 16 "Grandview" · 90 Yards

Teeing off just above the 18th hole at Payne’s Valley, this hole features a long green from front to back with ridges protecting the putting surface. Favor the right side, as a ball that is too far right will bounce downhill back to the green.

A turf tee box overlooks a golf hole with beautiful green grasses, ridges and a small bunker.
This golf hole features a large bunker on the left side and bowl on the front left portion of the green with several shelves located in different sections of the putting surface.

Hole 17 "Homeward" · 91 Yards

Almost home. This hole features a large bunker on the left side and bowl on the front left portion of the green with several shelves located in different sections of the putting surface.

This golf hole features a large bunker on the left side and bowl on the front left portion of the green with several shelves located in different sections of the putting surface.
A short, scenic golf hole features a turf tee box on the side of a cliff. A massive limestone wall with flowing waterfalls serves as the backdrop. At the very top of the wall sits a large clubhouse.

Hole 18 "Intimidator" · 76 Yards

Overlooking the 19th hole at Payne’s Valley, this scenic hole has teeth with a large bunker between the tee box and green and another bunker on the backside of the green. After the round, players will guide themselves up the Cliffhangers Trail back to the Mountain Top Clubhouse navigating through water features including a 200-foot waterfall, natural rock formations, and a drive-through cave.

A short, scenic golf hole features a turf tee box on the side of a cliff. A massive limestone wall with flowing waterfalls serves as the backdrop. At the very top of the wall sits a large clubhouse.

Course Information

Enjoy complimentary on-course snacks with your round including our signature Bison Dog. Rates subject to change. Price does not include tax. Rates include golf cart, driving range balls, and bottled water on the course.

Preview Play through July 3, 2025
Resort Guest: $135

Through October 26, 2025
Resort Guest: $200 | Public Guest: $250
Junior (17 & under) | $75
Locals: $150

October 27 – November 30, 2025
Resort Guest: $170 | Public Guest: $185
Junior (17 & under) | $75
Locals: $135

December 2025
CLOSED

Non-golfer Cart Riding Fee | $45
Limit 1 rider per paying golfer

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Scorecard and course map coming soon

FORECADDIES AVAILABLE March – November!
Book your forecaddie 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 $80, including two sleeves of golf balls.


Fall 2025 Aeration Dates:
September 15 – 17: Closed
Aeration Recovery: September 18 – 28


Behind the Design

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Groundbreaking Vision

Originally designed to be the Payne’s Valley driving range, Johnny and JP Morris begin walking the land and daydreaming about a new par 3 course on the side of a limestone cliff. After just a month of planning, excavators start moving dirt.

Earth Moved, Dreams Shaped

The land begins to take shape and blasting exposes ancient limestone and enhances water features. Rough shapes of bunkers and greens appear.

Irrigation lines are laid. Greens are more defined, a pond is built, and cart paths start to be laid out.

Crafted by Stone & Stream

Crews pour concrete and set pumps for a one-of-a-kind water feature that breaks new ground in golf course design.

Meanwhile, hole #3’s cave is fortified, and sod begins to roll out on hole #15.

A course comes to life

The cart path now winds through a cave on hole #18. New holes are being sodded daily, and water has begun flowing through the custom-built features.

Eleven holes open for preview play in May, with the full 18 ready for the grand opening in early July.

A LEGACY SET IN STONE

Built to endure, Cliffhangers is more than a moment, it's a mark on the game.

Crafted with care and vision, this course will challenge and inspire generations to come.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Open daily

Breakfast | 6:30AM – 10:30AM
Lunch & Dinner | 10:30AM – 9PM

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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.

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Open Daily | 4PM – 10PM
Bar | 4PM – 11PM

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Address

1250 Golf Club Drive
Hollister, MO 65672

Hours of Operation

Open Daily through November 30


Phone: 417-339-5420
Toll-Free: 1-800-BCLODGE

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