Ozarks National: Coore & Crenshaw’s Mountain-Top Golf in Missouri
Ozarks National occupies high ground above the Missouri hills, where Coore & Crenshaw’s design uses ridges, native vegetation and sweeping views to create a strategic course that feels connected to its landscape.
Ozarks National was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2019 at Big Cedar Lodge. The par-71 course stretches to 7,036 yards from the back tees and occupies elevated ground with broad views across the Ozarks. Its routing uses natural ridgelines, valleys and native landscape to create a course that is both scenic and strategically varied.
Designed to follow the Ozarks landscape
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Coore & Crenshaw are known for working with the land rather than forcing a rigid pattern across it. At Ozarks National, that approach appears in the way holes move across ridges and valleys, with broad views opening from elevated tees and greens. The result is a course where the setting shapes both the visual experience and the playing decisions.
A par-71 test with strategic variety
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The scorecard combines a mixture of par 3s, par 4s and par 5s, with several holes asking players to choose between an aggressive line and a safer route. The course rewards good positioning and an understanding of the ground. Strong play does not require attacking every flag; choosing the correct side of a fairway can make the next shot much simpler.
A public resort course with a multi-course setting
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Ozarks National is part of Big Cedar Lodge’s nature-golf collection and is offered with tee-time booking through the resort. Visitors can combine it with Payne’s Valley, Buffalo Ridge and other nearby courses for a multi-day golf stay. Check the official calendar for rates, aeration dates, caddie options and any seasonal course closures.
The view is generous; the strategy changes with the land.
Ozarks National is not defined by a single dramatic feature. Its appeal comes from the way Coore & Crenshaw use ridges, valleys and green sites to make each stretch feel different.
Book through Big Cedar Lodge
Big Cedar publishes tee-time booking, course maps, forecaddie options and maintenance information for Ozarks National. Confirm current rates, seasonal aeration and availability before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
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Who designed Ozarks National?
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed Ozarks National.
When did it open?
The course opened in 2019.
What are its par and length?
It is an 18-hole, par-71 course measuring 7,036 yards from the back tees.
Can visitors book a tee time?
Yes. Big Cedar Lodge publishes tee-time reservations and visitor information for Ozarks National.
