Big Cedar Lodge – Ozarks National
Plan your round at Big Cedar Lodge – Ozarks National
Ozarks National is a Coore & Crenshaw design at Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Missouri, built as a ground-level, strategy-first test across Ozark ridgetops, ravines and native grass. Zoysia fairways and bentgrass greens, wide landing areas, big elevation changes and a restored Stone House visible from several holes. It plays to par 71 at 7,036 yards from the Ozarks tees (74.1 rating, 135 slope).
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
449
yds ·White
Par 5 with bunkers down the left side. A tee shot from the left side of the fairway opens the best angle if you want to reach in two.
Hole 2
129
yds ·White
Uphill par 3 to an elevated green, and the wind matters. Deep bunkers sit short right and long left.
Hole 3
286
yds ·White
Short par 4. Aim just short and right of the left fairway bunker to get the best approach into an elevated green.
Hole 4
388
yds ·White
Ridgetop dogleg right with an uphill tee shot and a downhill approach. Check the wind before choosing a club.
Hole 5
248
yds ·White
Short downhill dogleg right over bunkers. Keep the tee shot right of the trees; the Stone House shows in the background.
Hole 6
166
yds ·White
Long par 3 from an elevated tee, with bunkers on both the left and right of the green.
Hole 7
442
yds ·White
Dogleg left par 5. Longer hitters can cut the corner and go for it in two; the safe play is to the right.
Hole 8
134
yds ·White
Par 3 over a steep native area. You need good distance control to carry the bunkers at the front of the green.
Hole 9
516
yds ·White
Dogleg left par 5. Keep the tee shot right of the large left bunker, and expect a long, narrow green.
Hole 10
391
yds ·White
Uphill dogleg right. Favor the right-center of the fairway for the best look at a large green.
Hole 11
501
yds ·White
Par 5 where the second shot plays downhill then uphill. Stay in the center for a short iron into an elevated green.
Hole 12
175
yds ·White
Par 3 across a steep native slope to the largest green on the course.
Hole 13
442
yds ·White
Long dogleg left. The tee shot has to carry a ravine and two bunkers.
Hole 14
410
yds ·White
Ridgetop par 4 with a wide landing area. Aim just left of the bunkers on the right side.
Hole 15
331
yds ·White
Cross bunkers in the fairway are easy to carry. Aim over the second bunker from the left for the largest landing area.
Hole 16
380
yds ·White
The longest par 4 on the card, ending with a long uphill approach to an elevated green. The Stone House sits in the background.
Hole 17
114
yds ·White
Short par 3 from an elevated tee with views to the north. Four bunkers guard the green, and it usually plays downwind.
Hole 18
401
yds ·White
Par 4 that sweeps left to right. The approach is long and plays over a front bunker to a very elevated green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Ozarks | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 8 | 517 | 495 | 449 | 414 |
| 2 | 3 | 18 | 167 | 157 | 129 | 100 |
| 3 | 4 | 14 | 345 | 322 | 286 | 267 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 446 | 433 | 388 | 337 |
| 5 | 4 | 10 | 352 | 306 | 248 | 161 |
| 6 | 3 | 12 | 216 | 186 | 166 | 134 |
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 543 | 513 | 442 | 378 |
| 8 | 3 | 16 | 178 | 153 | 134 | 87 |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | 597 | 549 | 516 | 453 |
| Out | 36 | 3,361 | 3,114 | 2,758 | 2,331 | |
| 10 | 4 | 13 | 469 | 399 | 391 | 369 |
| 11 | 5 | 9 | 531 | 516 | 501 | 422 |
| 12 | 3 | 11 | 254 | 213 | 175 | 133 |
| 13 | 4 | 3 | 480 | 462 | 442 | 330 |
| 14 | 4 | 5 | 450 | 440 | 410 | 388 |
| 15 | 4 | 15 | 407 | 379 | 331 | 275 |
| 16 | 4 | 1 | 481 | 428 | 380 | 326 |
| 17 | 3 | 17 | 144 | 134 | 114 | 91 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 459 | 425 | 401 | 360 |
| In | 35 | 3,675 | 3,396 | 3,145 | 2,694 | |
| Total | 71 | 7,036 | 6,510 | 5,903 | 5,025 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 135 | 71.7 / 128 | 68.5 / 120 | 64.4 / 114 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 74.3 / 130 | 69.1 / 120 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Bring a collared shirt; bathing suits and tank tops are not allowed.
- Wear soft spikes or tennis shoes; no metal spikes.
- Groups are capped at four players.
- Check the booking window: 30 days out, or 60 days June 15 to August 15.
- Plan on about 4 hours 30 minutes for the round.
- Carts have GPS; rangefinders are free with a photo ID.
- Bring your own bag; no outside alcohol.
- Warm up at the range and short game area before your tee time.
- Check aeration closure dates (March 26-27, September 8-10).
Dress code
Men over 12 need proper golf attire including a collared shirt. Women need proper golf attire; bathing suits and tank tops are not allowed. Soft spike golf shoes or tennis shoes only, no metal spikes.
Carts & walking
Carts have built-in GPS and the course is not walking-only. Non-playing riders pay a $45 fee plus tax. Forecaddies are available by request from March to November for a per-bag fee plus gratuity, and bag-carry caddies are also offered (check with the shop on rates and availability).
Practice facilities
The practice facility has two putting greens, a three-green short game area with sand bunkers, and a Zoysia driving range with artificial hitting surfaces. Some greens sit above or below the hitting area, similar to the course.
Rentals & pro shop
Digital rangefinders are provided at no charge and can be checked out with a photo ID. Rental clubs are offered through the pro shop, so check with the shop on availability. Players must use their own bags.
Food & drink
Drinks are sold in the pro shop and outside alcohol is not permitted. Mountain Top Grill, a clubhouse restaurant on the resort, serves breakfast and lunch and dinner daily; Tall Tales Bar & Grill is nearby in Hollister.
Pace of play
The average round takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and the scorecard asks groups to play in 4 1/2 hours or less. Course guides are out on the course to help with pace.
Policies
Groups are limited to four players (a group of five can split into three and two). Non-resort guests can book up to 30 days ahead, or 60 days for tee times from June 15 to August 15. Resort guests book by phone with reservations. The course closes for aeration March 26-27 and September 8-10, so check dates before booking.
Info last reviewed October 20, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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