Payne's Valley Golf Course offers a world-class, 5-star golf experience. The championship course is stunning, with an amazing layout, dramatic scenery, and unforgettable views from each hole. It features wide fairways and pristine, perfect greens, capped off by the incredible world-famous 19th "bonus hole," an island green carved into the cliffs. The entire environment is beautiful and exceptional.
Customer service is outstanding, amazing, and out of this world, with an accommodating and welcoming staff that goes above and beyond. The registration area is a rustic country house, and the overall hospitality is highly noted. The course conditions are immaculate, remaining in good shape even during winter.
As a premier golf destination, the experience is phenomenal and creates a lifetime of memories. However, the cost to play is very high, exceeding $400, which some find shocking. Nevertheless, it is consistently praised as one of the best public courses, with an exceptional layout, service, and breathtaking design.
Great golf course. It's a resort course, so not the most challenging in the world but has enough teeth in the set up and greens to keep your attention. The conditioning is fantastic, the staff is amazing, and the views are incredible. Can't wait to go back.
September 2026
There’s a reason why this course is considered one of the best.
August 2026
That was quite the golfing experience tell you hwat. Very large and well put together clubhouse, friendly staff, friendlier food, and the golf courses were sooooo green. Worth the occasional trip to Branson!
