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THE GOG BLOG-by RORY SPEARS. Director of Content and Creation. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or Linkedin and Facebook. At Payne’s Valley in Ridgedale Mo.

BIG CEDAR RESORT has announced that it’s newest golf course, Payne’s Valley will open this Friday March 6th for limited preview play.

The course is named in honor of the late Payne Stewart, a native of Southwest Missouri. The course is being designed by Tiger Woods design firm, TGR.

“We are excited to give golf fans a taste of the truly remarkable experience we are creating here in the Ozarks,” said owner Johnny Morris. “Payne’s Valley marks the fifth golf course at Big Cedar Lodge, helping to solidify it as America’s next great golf destination. We are confident Payne’s Valley will be a truly remarkable and memorable experience for all golfers, and we can’t wait to share it with the public.”

Payne’s Valley par 4, 4th hole.

When preview play opens, golfers will be able to play 13 holes.

The 19th hole cut out of the rock croppings over the 18th hole. The hole will be one used to settle bets, and is designed by Morris. From there, like on the resorts par 3, Top of The Rock Course, golfers return to the clubhouse through a cave.

Payne’s Valley preview golf is $195.00 per person, which does include a golf cart and access to the Ozark National Course range. The price includes on-course snacks. Guests of Big Cedar can get a replay rate for only $130.00. Junior golfers are welcome for only $55.00.

The rock area where the par 3, 19th hole will be built. The hole will be designed by Big Cedar and Bass Pro Shop owner Johnny Morris.

Big Cedar Lodge is located in the heartland of the Ozark Mountains, in Ridgeland Missouri which is just south of Branson.

The 4600+ acre resort attracts over 1.5 million guests on a annual basis.

Payne’s Valley will be the fifth golf course that is a part of Big Cedar.

The resorts most recently opened golf course Ozark National, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw has received numerous awards. It’s been very well received by golfers and reviews from numerous media outlets.

To book a tee-time during the preview phase, please call Big Cedar at (800)-225-6343. Calls are now being accepted. Payne’s Valley is expected to have all 18 holes open this fall. For more information on the resort, see Bigcedar.com.