Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course Top 100 Review

Buffalo Ridge Golf Course is a Tom Fazio-designed championship layout located in Hollister, Missouri, near Branson at Big Cedar Lodge. Ranked on Golf Digest's Top 100, the course features 18 holes with a distinctive characteristic: a herd of North American bison grazes alongside the fairways. The design incorporates the natural Ozark landscape with dramatic elevation changes, scenic vistas, and water features including cascading waterfalls and a natural creek system. The course presents significant strategic challenges through extensive bunkering, elevated greens, and natural hazards including caves and rock formations. Key signature holes include the par-5 14th, featuring a flowing creek the entire length and ancient table rock formations, and the par-3 17th, with water emerging from a cave behind the green. The layout demands precision and accuracy, with hole-by-hole design emphasizing risk-reward opportunities. The course offers a premium experience with on-course amenities and caters to various skill levels through junior and local rates alongside resort and public pricing.