Cliffhangers
Cliffhangers is an incredible new par 3 course at Big Cedar Lodge. It officially opened on July 4, 2025.
This course resulted from the creative vision of John Paul Morris and his father Johnny Morris (think Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge).
Cliffhangers is set (you guessed it) on a 50 acre cliffside location. Golfers can expect up to 400 feet of elevation changes, so an oxygen mask and some extra golf balls might be helpful. Dramatic design elements, including waterfalls and limestone caves, are part of the experience. There are plenty of treacherous bunkers and water features as well.
Here is the scorecard at a glance:
- Hole 1 – Horizons – 65 yards (putting recommended)
- Hole 2 – Cascades – 83 yards
- Hole 3 – Lion’s Den – 115 yards (tee shot from inside a cave and through a waterfall)
- Hole 4 – Ozarks – 157 yards
- Hole 5 – Valley View – 77 yards
- Hole 6 – Bunkers – 94 yards (gigantic bunker from the tee box to the green)
- Hole 7 – Vista – 97 yards
- Hole 8 – Falls – 117 yards
- Hole 9 – Frog’s Leap – 116 yards (pond from the tee box to the green)
- Hole 10 – Cliffhangers – 102 yards (tee off from a cliffside)
- Hole 11 – Moon Rocks – 72 yards
- Hole 12 – Boobie Traps – 142 yards
- Hole 13 – Forever View – 136 yards
- Hole 14 – Peninsula – 155 yards (hit to a peninsula green)
- Hole 15 – The Crossing – 125 yards
- Hole 16 – Grandview – 90 yards
- Hole 17 – Homeward – 91 yards
- Hole 18 – Intimidator – 76 yards
This course took 6 years to design and develop. Any golfer that gets the opportunity to play the Cliffhangers short course will truly be in awe of the views and unique shots. Big Cedar Lodge has a nice promotional video with aerial shots that’s worth a watch.
Complimentary on-course snacks are included with the greens fee.
If you’re a short course enthusiast, Big Cedar Lodge won’t let you down. Their other short courses include:
Photo credits: Big Cedar Lodge
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