Golf course designed by Gary Player will open next week in Hollister

(Photo: Submitted photo)A golf course designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player will open next week in Hollister.

A news release from Big Cedar Lodge says the Mountain Top Course will open for play on Thursday, Aug. 31.

The 13-hole short course was designed by Player and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.

The news release says the course "promises to capture the emotions of pros and amateurs alike while surrounding them with breathtaking views of the Ozarks."

There is a media event in the morning, and the course opens to the public in the afternoon.

At a news conference in March, Player said the course is intended for families to play together. He said a round should take less than two…