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Cliffhangers Course

Big Cedar Lodge

Hollister, MO, USA
dawes.nigel
Zack
mathew66.campbell
cm11030
randman
+16
18 holesPar 541,910 yds

About this course

Cliffhangers at Big Cedar Lodge delivers Ozark Mountain golf with a showman's flair, perched high above the shimmering expanse of Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. The views are as integral to the experience as the strategically placed bunkers. This modern course is routed across dramatic, rolling terrain, presenting a compelling mix of demanding tee shots and risk-reward opportunities, particularly favoring those who can confidently shape the ball off the tee, where bold plays can shorten the layout. Originally conceived as a nine-hole family course, Johnny Morris's vision expanded, becoming an engaging, though perhaps not overly challenging, 18-hole layout. A significant architectural presence in the course is Gary Player, and he has left his imprint on the routing and green complexes. The course itself is a playable course, but not particularly known for championship pedigree. While Cliffhangers has yet to host a major professional tournament, it plays a vital role within the Big Cedar Lodge ecosystem, offering a more accessible and family-friendly golfing experience than its championship siblings. The real appeal is the atmosphere of the entire resort. Cliffhangers embraces its role as a vacation course; a place where the post-round conversation revolves around shared experiences and unforgettable vistas, best savored with a hearty meal at one of Big Cedar's many dining spots, while overlooking the lake.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

870

Best in World

726

Best in USA

10

Best in MO

Quick facts

Location
Hollister, MO, USA
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
54
Length
1,910 yards
Course Vaults score
8.2

Getting there

The journey to Big Cedar Lodge begins most commonly through Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), a straightforward fifty-minute drive south through the rolling Ozark landscape, or alternatively via Kansas City International (MCI) for those departing from the central plains, a drive of roughly two hours that descends gradually into Missouri's forested terrain. For private aviation, Big Cedar's own on-property airstrip accommodates jets and turboprops, eliminating the need for ground transfer entirely and positioning guests mere minutes from the lodge's entrance. The final stretch winds through dense oak and hickory woodland before opening onto the sprawling grounds of Big Cedar Lodge, where the Ozark plateau's natural drama - steep bluffs, clear-water lakes, and native stone - frames your arrival at one of the Midwest's most comprehensive golf and hospitality destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about Cliffhangers at Big Cedar Lodge

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Cliffhangers at Big Cedar Lodge has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.

Yes. Cliffhangers at Big Cedar Lodge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Cliffhangers is 54.

Cliffhangers plays 1,910 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Cliffhangers is a 18-hole course.

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