branson golf courses
ozarks national
AMERICA’S 100 GREATEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSES - GOLF DIGEST 2023
#33
Adding to an amazing list of world-class Branson golf courses, Big Cedar Lodge is proud to introduce Ozarks National, Missouri’s first and only golf course designed by architect duo Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Measuring 7,036 yards from the back tees, the course represents the terrain of the Ozarks with incredible vistas and beautiful views. The 18-hole course features challenging carries and a variety of visually appealing approach shots that are highlighted by the native habitat. The course also includes interesting features, such as a 400-foot wooden beam and plank bridge, which connects the tee box and fairway of the 13th hole that stands 60-feet above a flowing creek.
Top 3 Things We Like About Ozarks National:
No rough. Beautifully manicured tee boxes, fairways, greens.
Spectacular views!
Complimentary hot dogs and snacks on the course!
Our Best Advice:
Enjoy the complimentary hot dogs and snacks on the course. Duh.
Don’t let the lack of rough fool you. A ball in the wrong spot could roll out into serious trouble on several holes.
Play the par 5 11th on the right side of the fairway. Going left of the large tree in the fairway is trouble, which is difficult to see from the tee.
Our Favorite Hole:
#8 par 3. Slightly down hill shot, with deep bunkers front and left.
Little Known Fact:
Ozarks National is built on the property that used to be home of the back 9 of John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf Club.
“THANK YOU ERIC! YOU HAVE MADE THIS TRIP A BREEZE TO PLAN.
I WILL USE GREAT DAY GOLF TRAVEL EXCLUSIVELY.”