branson golf courses
payne’s valley
america’s 100 greatest public golf courses - golf digest 2025
#81
Named in honor of the late Payne Stewart, Payne’s Valley golf course is the first fully public-access course in the world completed by Tiger Woods’ design firm TGR Design. A partnership between Johnny Morris, Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart Family, the course showcases the region’s natural beauty through a 19-hole championship course.
Payne’s Valley adds yet another world class Branson golf course to what is already one of the greatest golf destinations in America.
Top 3 Things We Like About Payne’s Valley:
It honors Ozarks native, Payne Stewart, who was a great ambassador for the game and one of its most colorful personalities.
The 19th hole. What a spectacular way to end a round on this memorable golf course.
The greens. Very large and undulating. Precision on and around these greens will dictate how well you score.
Our Best Advice:
Bring a short game.
Enjoy the views of neighboring Buffalo Ridge Springs across the valley and the massive rock formations.
Arrive early to enjoy the Tom Watson putting course (see #1).
Our Favorite Hole:
#4 par 5. A short par 5 with a downhill approach to the green, which must carry water in front. Tempting to get there in 2, but you have to hit the shot.
Little Known Fact:
Payne’s Valley is built on the property that used to be home of the front 9 of John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf Club.
“WHAT AN AMAZING GOLF TRIP! HIGHLY RECOMMEND GREAT DAY GOLF!! WE WILL BE BACK! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING ERIC”