44% match
For Middle/White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Buffalo Ridge Springs Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Precision 18%Scoring 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
29.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Ridge Springs Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gjthomas@big-cedar.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1001 Branson Creek Blvd, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Course Description
Located in the heart of Missouri's Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge is America's premier wilderness resort. A passion of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the 4,600-acre lakeside retreat connects families to the outdoors with a variety of nature-based experiences including fishing, shooting, boating, hiking, spa and wellness offerings, hosting over 1.5 million guests annually. Signature attractions include Top of the Rock, home to world-class golf, dining, and entertainment; and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a 10,000-acre nonprofit wildlife preserve. Named "Number One Resort in the Midwest" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the resort offers genuine Ozarks hospitality and a convenient location just south of Branson. To view current job openings or apply for a position please visit https://bigcedar.acquiretm.com/register_home_clean.aspxFor reservations or information call 1-800-225-6343 or visit http://www.bigcedar.com/
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(291 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Middle/White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady ball striking with repeating mid-iron demands after solid drives on par fours and careful play on long par fives where misses raise bogey risks. Back nine brings slightly more pressure through its tougher ratings and slope.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716563 yards6001 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 458 | 385 | 177 | 418 | 328 | 224 | 505 | 179 | 3221 | 356 | 148 | 454 | 435 | 576 | 348 | 326 | 151 | 548 | 3342 | 6563 |
M
Middle/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715845 yards5345 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 372 | 315 | 139 | 369 | 294 | 195 | 456 | 143 | 2780 | 318 | 122 | 418 | 401 | 537 | 309 | 326 | 124 | 510 | 3065 | 5845 |
W
White/Red Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715331 yards4875 metersCR 71.1Bogey 100.5Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 372 | 315 | 132 | 296 | 280 | 170 | 378 | 143 | 2583 | 318 | 122 | 325 | 273 | 500 | 309 | 326 | 124 | 451 | 2748 | 5331 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Middle/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Middle/White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
58% match
For Middle/White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Ridge Springs Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started53% match
For Middle/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Middle/White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Middle/White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
60% match
For Middle/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
47% match
For Middle/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Middle/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Scoring12%
64% match
For Middle/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Middle/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Middle/White tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Middle/White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Middle/White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Middle/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started68% match
For Middle/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
63% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
34% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
38% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
44% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started71% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
56% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
67% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
86% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
64% match
For White/Red Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring53%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Ridge Springs Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Ridge Springs Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Ridge Springs Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Buffalo Ridge Springs Course presents a demanding test. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Ridge Springs Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5947 yards. The back tees extend to 6563.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Ridge Springs Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Buffalo Ridge Springs Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6563.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Buffalo Ridge Springs Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Buffalo Ridge Springs Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6563.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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