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Who is Payne Stewart? Tiger Woods' new course in Branson to pay tribute to Springfield legend

In April 2017, Tiger Woods stood in front of the majestic 19th hole of his future golf course design with Tracey Stewart sitting a few feet away.

It was there in a valley in the Branson area where Woods announced "Payne's Valley" — the first public golf course designed by the world's most famous golfer.

Not only would the golf course feature the beauty of the Ozarks but it would also pay tribute to the late Payne Stewart.

“To have the opportunity to represent Payne and his family and what he’s meant to the state of Missouri and the Ozarks — it’s an honor for me,” Woods said.