Short answer: Big Cedar Lodge golf packages are usually quoted, not sold at one fixed price. You have three ways to book: go direct to the resort (groups submit a request for proposal), buy a stay-and-play package from a golf travel company, or have an independent planner build a custom trip. Staying on property gets you lower resort guest green fees, and your price depends mostly on the season and which courses you play.
Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner, not affiliated with Big Cedar Lodge or any course named here. Rates below are from Big Cedar's golf pages as of October 30, 2026; check current rates before you book.
What are the ways to book a Big Cedar Lodge golf package?
| Option | How it is priced | Best for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book direct with Big Cedar | Group request for proposal; resort guest tee times booked by phone | Groups happy to stay on property and coordinate everything themselves | One person handles rooms, every tee time, dinners and payments |
| Golf travel company package | Set stay-and-play bundles listed per golfer | Small groups who want a ready-made bundle | Read what is actually included and which courses are guaranteed |
| Independent planner (custom) | One quote for the whole trip, built around your dates and courses | Groups of 4 to 24 who want one plan and one point of contact | Tee times are still subject to course availability |
Does Big Cedar Lodge sell its own golf packages?
Big Cedar runs group golf trips through a request-for-proposal form. Its group golf page lists lodging (362 accommodations, from on-course cottages to log cabins), the courses and add-on activities, and says pricing varies by season and demand. Its promotions page, when we checked, featured lodging and on-property offers but no golf-specific bundle.
For smaller groups the direct route is simpler: book your room, then call the reservations team for tee times. Big Cedar says resort guest rates are available when booking by phone only.
What is usually included in a Big Cedar golf package?
The usual building blocks:
- Lodging: on property or nearby in Branson or around Table Rock Lake
- Rounds: some mix of Payne's Valley, Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, Cliffhangers, Top of the Rock and Mountain Top
- Practice: Big Cedar says its practice facilities are included in green fees
- On-course snacks: Big Cedar lists complimentary bison dogs, snacks and ice cream bars at the turn on Payne's Valley, Cliffhangers, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge
- Extras that cost more: forecaddies (plus a tip), non-playing riders ($45 plus tax on the big courses), dinners, travel and club shipping
How much do Big Cedar green fees add to a package?
Green fees are the biggest line in any Big Cedar golf package. Here are Big Cedar's published per-round rates for the current shoulder season and next year's peak season:
| Course | Shoulder 2026 (Oct 26–Dec 6) guest / public | Peak 2027 (Apr 12–Oct 31) guest / public |
|---|---|---|
| Payne's Valley | $250 / $275 | from $450 / from $550 |
| Ozarks National | $190 / $215 | from $300 / from $375 |
| Buffalo Ridge | $190 / $215 | from $300 / from $375 |
| Cliffhangers (par 3) | $170 / $200 | from $250 / from $300 |
| Top of the Rock (par 3) | $115 / $130 | $150 / $175 |
| Mountain Top (par 3) | $70 / $80 | $100 / $120 |
Shoulder season in 2027 runs March 5 to April 11 and November 1 to December 5 at lower rates, and Buffalo Ridge and Ozarks National close in the off-season. For a full trip budget, see our Big Cedar Lodge golf trip cost breakdown.
When can you book Big Cedar tee times?
Big Cedar's posted windows for golfers not staying on property:
- Payne's Valley and Cliffhangers: up to 30 days ahead for tee times from October 26, 2026 to April 11, 2027, then 14 days ahead from April 12 to October 31, 2027.
- All other courses: up to 14 days ahead from April 12 to June 14 and August 16 to October 31, 2027, and up to 60 days ahead from June 15 to August 15, 2027.
- Resort guests: book through the reservations team by phone at resort guest rates.
Please note: Branson-area courses, including Big Cedar Lodge, limit how far ahead non-guests and the public can book, and resort guests get priority. We request your preferred courses and times as soon as each booking window opens, but specific tee times, courses and rates are not guaranteed until the course confirms them.
What should you compare before booking a Big Cedar golf package?
- Which courses are confirmed versus requested, especially Payne's Valley.
- Season: the same three rounds cost far less in shoulder season.
- Guest or public rates: staying on property lowers green fees but raises lodging cost.
- What is not included: caddie tips, riders, dinners, travel and taxes.
Picking courses? See Big Cedar golf courses compared and our guide to the best Big Cedar courses for average golfers.
How does Ozark Golf Getaways plan a Big Cedar golf trip?
Branson and Big Cedar trips are custom quoted, from $799 per golfer. Send your dates, group size and must-play courses, and we send one plan and an all-in price within 24 hours:
- Course and tee-time requests as each booking window opens
- Lodging found and booked for your group
- Dinner reservations
- Club rental or club shipping (optional)
- Custom logo gear for the group (optional)
- One itinerary and one point of contact
Start on our Branson golf trips page; see how stay and play packages work. Want a fixed starting price instead? Bella Vista, Arkansas is about two hours away, and our Arkansas golf packages start at $449 per golfer for the Ozark Weekender (12+ golfers; $479 for 8–11), with the Bella Vista Stay & Play from $749.
Questions
Does Big Cedar Lodge offer golf packages?
Big Cedar handles group golf trips through a request-for-proposal form on its website and says availability and pricing vary by season and demand. Its promotions page did not list a golf-specific bundle when we checked on October 30, 2026, so ask the resort directly for current offers.
How much is a Big Cedar Lodge golf package?
It depends on season, lodging and which courses you play. Green fees alone run from $190 to $250 per round for resort guests on the three big 18-hole courses in shoulder season (through December 6, 2026), and from $300 to $450 in 2027 peak season. Add lodging, food and travel, and check current rates.
Is it cheaper to stay at Big Cedar Lodge for golf?
On green fees, yes. Big Cedar publishes lower resort guest rates than public rates on every course, for example Payne's Valley starts at $450 for guests and $550 for the public in 2027 peak season. Resort guest rates are available when booking by phone.
How far ahead can you book Big Cedar tee times?
Non-guests can book Payne's Valley and Cliffhangers up to 30 days ahead for tee times from October 26, 2026 to April 11, 2027, and 14 days ahead from April 12 to October 31, 2027. Other courses open 14 days ahead in most of the 2027 season and 60 days ahead from June 15 to August 15, 2027. Resort guests book through the reservations team.
Is Ozark Golf Getaways affiliated with Big Cedar Lodge?
No. Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent planner, not affiliated with Big Cedar Lodge or any course. We plan custom Branson and Big Cedar trips, quoted from $799 per golfer, and request your courses and times as each booking window opens.
Want Big Cedar without the 20 phone calls?
Send your group size (4–24 golfers), dates and must-play courses. You'll get a custom plan and all-in quote within 24 hours. Tee times are subject to course availability.
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