Big Cedar Lodge

Big Cedar Lodge is a destination with more than one course worth playing in Ridgedale, Missouri. It is best from spring through fall.

Access runs through the resort — book the stay and the course comes with it. Green fees run $250–$450 (Payne's Valley). The property offers on-site lodging, which shapes how we build the days around it.

Big Cedar built a genuine golf destination in the Ozarks, with Payne's Valley and several other courses all bookable through one resort. No. 74 on our list, and a strong fit for a buddies' trip or a corporate outing that wants variety.

Spring through fall is the window in Missouri, and on-site lodging makes it easy to host a bigger group without splitting up.