Springfield MO Golf Courses

• Rivercut Golf Course: Rivercut, named a top Missouri public golf course by Golfweek and Golf Digest. This 18 hole course has multiple tee options and offers a fantastic golf experience for all skill levels in a breathtaking setting 
• The Betty Allison Junior Golf Course At Oscar Bloom: Oscar Bloom is a family-friendly par 3, 9-hole golf course with unique lighting for evening rounds, features Bermuda tees and bent grass greens.  
• Bill Payne Stewart Golf Course: Springfield’s Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course was named after Bill and Payne Stewart. It is a challenging 6,162-yard par 70 layout. With two practice greens, a driving range, fully stocked Pro Shop, and PGA Professionals for lessons, it provides a fun golf experience. 
• Horton Smith Golf Course: Experience a great day of golf at this 18-hole course, suitable for all skill levels. Established in 1962 and named after local champion Horton Smith, it offers a fully stocked pro shop, full grass driving range, and spans 6,312 yards of beautifully maintained fairways and greens. 
• Deer Lake Golf Course: Deer Lake Golf Course provides a scenic and challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels. With well-maintained fairways and greens, the course strikes a balance between difficulty and friendliness 

Traveler’s Picks 

For those willing to venture beyond Springfield, here are some noteworthy golf courses worth exploring: 

• Silo Ridge: This challenging 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course spans 6,900 yards. The front nine offers a Links-style layout with rolling mounds and native grasses, while the back nine, set in wooded areas, requires accuracy off the tee. 
• Bolivar Golf Course: Bolivar Golf Course offers a 9-hole course with 3,288 yards of golf and a par of 36. Established in 1969, the course has a rating of 69.9 and a slope rating of 129 from the longest tees. 
• Fremont Hills Country Club: This country club features an 80-acre mature golf course that began as a 9-hole track and later expanded to 18 holes. It featuring bermuda grass fairways guarded by mature hardwood trees and well-protected bent grass greens, the challenging layout caters to golfers of all skill levels. 
• Big Cedar Lodge: A resort boasting multiple courses, Big Cedar Lodge is a golf lover’s paradise. Notable courses include Paynes Valley, Top of The Rock, Mountain Top, Ozarks National, and Buffalo Ridge Springs. 

Private Golf Courses

For those seeking the exclusivity of private golf courses, here’s a list that might pique your interest: 

• Hickory Hills Country Club: A premier private course that offers a challenging experience on meticulously kept greens. With a storied history featuring champions like Horton Smith and Herman Keiser, the course attracts golfers of all skill levels. 
• Highland Springs Country Club: This Ozarks-inspired golf course spans 7,115 yards with a par 72. The picturesque layout incorporates rolling hills and streams, providing a diverse and exciting golfing experience. 
• Millwood Golf & Racquet Club: Millwood is a family-oriented 18-hole championship Golf Course designed by Greg Martin. With Zoysia fairways, Blue Grass/Fescue roughs, and Crenshaw Creeping Bent grass greens, the course offers a challenging yet approachable experience for golfers. 
• Springfield Golf & Country Club: Springfield Golf & Country Club, located on 165 acres of rolling terrain in the North side of Springfield, offers a challenging and picturesque golf experience for all ages and skill levels. The course provides beautiful vistas and a great test of golf. 
• Twin Oaks Country Club: Twin Oaks, a par-71 golf course spanning 6,700 yards, is well-maintained and considered among the area’s best. Featuring rolling hills, tree-lined bermuda grass fairways, and subtle bent-grass greens, the course offers strategic bunkers for a balanced risk-reward experience.