Springfield, Missouri
Highland Springs Country Club stands as a polished, tournament-proven Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout. It's not a bucket-list destination, but the elite conditions, rolling challenge, and decades of professional tournament pedigree make it a regional must-play for those with access.
Pause at the 18th fairway’s crest for the iconic tournament view—a favorite spot for both players and spectators during Korn Ferry Sundays.
Highland Springs Country Club reflects Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s championship fingerprints on every hole: bold bunkering, sprawling greens with multiple tiers, and use of the site’s natural hills to shape a shotmaker’s challenge. Routed over 200 rolling Missouri acres, the course offers a blend of risk-reward par 5s, stout par 4s, and par 3s where both strategy and technique shine. Immaculate Zoysia fairways feed into bent grass greens, and its layout rewards smart choices as much as raw power.
Robert Trent Jones Jr. is renowned for blending memorable visuals and strategic play, both of which are on full display at Highland Springs.
The opening hole is an uphill par 5 that immediately acquaints golfers with the rolling nature of the terrain. It entices longer hitters to go for the green in two, while strategic bunkering and elevation demand an early test of decision-making right from the first swing.
Play to a controlled landing area and decide if you'll attack with the second or lay up for a wedge at a preferred angle.
Aggressive lines flirt with bunkers and risk a tricky uphill third if you're out of position.
Exceptionally maintained Zoysia fairways and pure bent grass greens
Deliberate but managed championship-club pace
Polished, private-club atmosphere with serious tournament history
Standard private-club golf attire required
Strategic bunkering frames many approach shots and doubles as the course’s main line of defense.
Multi-tiered greens make understanding the daily pin sheet vital for avoiding three-putts.
Rolling terrain means you’ll face plenty of uneven stances—be ready to adjust your setup frequently.
As a private club, Highland Springs expects traditional golf clothing—double-check before arrival.
Opened with Robert Trent Jones Jr. design
Hosted inaugural Price Cutter Charity Championship (Korn Ferry Tour)
Celebrated 25th consecutive Price Cutter Charity Championship
Completed major clubhouse modernization
34th consecutive Korn Ferry event hosted
Highland Springs has served uninterrupted as the home of the Price Cutter Charity Championship since 1990, making it the Korn Ferry Tour’s longest-running single-site relationship. Its challenging test and reliable conditioning keep the pros coming back every July.
Only a few pros have managed to break 60 at Highland Springs during tournament play, a testament to the fine margin between dazzling scoring and big numbers on this championship setup. That magic number keeps both veterans and rookies gunning on Sunday.
In the mid-1990s, before taking over the PGA Tour, rising stars like Tiger Woods and David Toms tested their skills at Highland Springs during Nike Tour days. While neither won, the course saw some of the sport’s future legends before they became household names.
Hosts the Price Cutter Charity Championship, one of the few Korn Ferry Tour events played at the same venue since inception.
Zoysia grass fairways deliver a famously perfect lie almost year-round.
Scores of future PGA Tour winners cut their teeth here on tour—including major champions.
The club modernized its entire clubhouse in 2023 to match its tournament legacy.
Breaking 60 has happened here, but many tour pros have come heartbreakingly close.
Springfield’s best public championship option just 20 minutes away
Highly rated, modern public track near Branson
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Tough, scenic layout open to outside play
Bucket-list par-3 with jaw-dropping Ozark views
South Springfield along Highway 65 for best access to private club, public, and Branson resort rounds.
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Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Woodmont Country Club offers similarly polished playing surfaces, making it a compelling counterpart to Highland Springs Country Club.
Why it matches: What links these two? Puts the same premium on presentation — a familiar feeling, expressed in Annandale Golf Club's own setting.
Why it matches: Glen Kernan Golf Club is a natural next stop after Highland Springs Country Club: it offers similarly polished playing surfaces.
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