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BRANSON HILLS GOLF CLUB 100 N. Payne Stewart Drive | Branson, MO 65616 417-337-2963 info@bransonhillsgolfclub.com www.bransonhillsgolfclub.com Contact: Dan Davis, PGA Golf Pro: Austin Fickel Course Designer: Chuck Smith/Bobby Clampett Course Type: Resort/Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: Reservations recommended/Call or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for more information Driving Range: Yes Par: 72 Length: 5,323 – 7,324 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Branson Hills Golf Club is now included as one of the greatest golf courses in the country. This modern favorite is steeped in tradition with accolades as impressive as the views.

Branson Hills has been ranked as the #1 Public Golf Course in Missouri by GOLFWEEK Magazine for seven of the past ten years.

Nestled in the breathtaking Ozark Mountains of Branson, the beautiful rise and fall of the natural landscape creates a oneof-a-kind golfing experience. Abundant wildlife, natural streams and hardwood forests add to the experience.

The course is challenging yet fair, showcasing some of the best bent grass greens in the Midwest with stunningly consistent Zoysia fairways and tees.

OTHER FACILITIES

After your round, select a tasty appetizer or entrée from the Magnolia Grille and enjoy a cocktail on the patio overlooking the eighteenth hole and the beautiful Ozarks landscape. The Branson Landing shopping and entertainment district is located just 3.3 miles away where you can shop, dine and play then retreat and relax in sophisticated hotel accommodations at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and the Hilton Promenade.

AWARDS

• #2 Golf Course in Missouri – Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in 2019

BUFFALO RIDGE SPRINGS 1001 Branson Creek Boulevard | Hollister, MO 65672 417-339-5430 BigCedarGolf@big-cedar.com www.golfbigcedar.com Golf Pro: Greg Thomas, PGA Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Tom Fazio Course Type: Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 60 days in advance, reservations recommended,

call 800-225-6343 or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes on 13+ player groups Driving Range: Yes Par: 71 Length: 7,036 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Tucked into the Ozark Mountains, Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio. Named the #1 Public Course in Missouri

by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Missouri Courses by Golf Digest since 2001. Buffalo Ridge includes challenging approaches, water features and bunkers while incorporating indigenous native grasses and free-ranging buffalo from nearby Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Buffalo Ridge is one of two courses played in the PGA TOUR Champions event, the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge.

OTHER FACILITIES

Bar, snacks, outdoor patio, hotdog stand on course

AWARDS

• #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Missouri Courses by Golf Digest since 2001 • #1 Golf Course in Missouri – Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in 2019

HOLIDAY HILLS RESORT & GOLF CLUB 630 E. Rockford Dr. | Branson, MO 65616 417-374-2220 jbowlin@browngolf.net www.holidayhills.com Contact: Josh Bowlin, PGA Course Designer: Don Gardner Course Type: Resort/Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 30 days in advance Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Jeans are welcome, collared shirts are required and no cut-off shorts Group Rates: Call for quotes on groups of 20+ Driving Range: No Par: 68 Length: 6,200 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Originally built in 1938, this course was rebuilt from tee to green and reopened in 1997. The new course is “user friendly” with flat to rolling terrain, featuring a variety of holes to challenge the low and high handicapper alike. The fairways are wide and open.

The greens are large with undulations. The course offers four tee boxes on each hole to accommodate every level of golfer. This is a very forgiving course. Beautiful landscaping, lakes and creeks, several waterfalls and massive trees border many of the lush Bermuda fairways. Holiday Hills provides an enjoyable round for all. This is a “must play” course while in Branson!

OTHER FACILITIES

Surrounded by the majestic Ozark Mountains and Lake Taneycomo, Holiday Hills Resort offers unlimited opportunities.

It’s the ideal place for those who desire endless sightseeing and activities or simple relaxation in one vacation resort. In addition to the championship 18-hole golf course there is a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, just a few of the amenities you can experience here. Enjoy the casual setting of the Grille On The Greens for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar and an environment where you can relax after playing golf or enjoying other activities.

LEDGESTONE COUNTRY CLUB 1600 LedgeStone Way | Branson West, MO 65737 417-335-8187 phillip@sbvpoa.org www.ledgestonegolf.com Golf Pro: Phillip Drips, PGA Associate Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Tom Clark Course Type: Resort with memberships available No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round, public always welcome Tee Time Policy: up to 30 days in advance, reservations

recommended, call or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes Driving Range: Yes Par: 71 Length: 4,806 – 6,881 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

We welcome you to LedgeStone Country Club at StoneBridge Village, described by Golf Digest as a “masterpiece of mountain golf architecture.”

Our 18-hole, par 71, championship course is tucked away amidst the Ozark Mountains, just minutes from downtown Branson, Table Rock Lake and Silver Dollar City. LedgeStone Country Club offers a challenging and rewarding golf experience that has won the praise of members, guests and visitors alike. A combination of strategy and consideration for natural design, this dramatic Tom Clark layout features distinct elevation changes that require accurate shot shaping and distance control.

OTHER FACILITIES

LedgeStone Country Club is only a few miles west of Branson, located inside the gates of StoneBridge Village. The amenities in the community are second to none and include luxury homes, condos, villas and more for every type of traveler, including swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, walking trails, basketball court, sand volleyball court and pavilion. Whether you’re a golfer or not, stop in the LedgeStone Grille for a meal or cocktail.

AWARDS

• Voted “Best Places to Play” 2012-2016 – Golfers Magazine • #6 Golf Course in Missouri – Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in 2019

MOUNTAIN TOP 1250 Golf Club Drive | Hollister, MO 65672 417-339-5420 | 800-225-6343 bigcedar@big-cedar.com www.golfbigcedar.com Golf Pro: Greg Thomas, PGA Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Gary Player Course Type: Public No. of Holes: 13 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 60 days in advance, reservations recommended,

call 800-225-6343 or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes on 13+ player groups Driving Range: No Par: 39 Length: 1,912 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist, Johnny Morris, has teamed with golf icon Gary Player to create a world-class short course that will deliver an unparalleled experience for golfers of all skill levels and ages. Winding through breathtaking rock formations and showcasing some of the most dramatic views in the Ozarks, the spectacular Mountain Top Course designed by Gary Player sits high atop the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

The 13-hole routing features multiple tee box locations to create a variety of different approaches to each hole allowing players the chance to attempt different angled shots as they move around the course. Sight lines and vistas punctuate each hole, while bridges and passageways make the trip from green to tee box memorable.

OTHER FACILITIES

Mountain Top Grill, Bar, Tom Watson designed Putting Course, locker rooms

BRANSON HAS SOME OF THE BEST GOLF A(ROUND) Branson is quickly becoming one of the most popular golf destinations in the United States.

And these incredible golf courses are all within “driving range” of Branson’s three pristine lakes, wonderful dining and lively entertainment.

There are more than a dozen courses for golfers of every caliber, and there’s not a better way to enjoy the magnificent nature of the Ozark Mountains.

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OZARKS NATIONAL 1250 Golf Club Drive | Hollister, MO 65672 417-339-5420 | 800-225-6343 bigcedar@big-cedar.com www.golfbigcedar.com Golf Pro: Greg Thomas, PGA Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw Course Type: Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 60 days in advance, reservations recommended,

call 800-225-6343 or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes on 13+ player groups Driving Range: Yes Par: 71 Length: 7,036 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Big Cedar Lodge is redefining the perception of golf in the Missouri Ozarks with Ozarks National. The golf course architect team of Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw shares Johnny Morris’ passion and appreciation for nature and conservation, and they have designed a championship course to connect golfers with nature. The design of this course is a striking display of the senses and a fitting tribute to the Ozarks region. It will test avid players and golf travelers from around the country and provide the perfect complement to the existing 18-hole layout at Buffalo Ridge Springs.

OTHER FACILITIES

Practice facility, short game practice area, Mountain Top Grill, Bar, locker rooms

PAYNE’S VALLEY 1250 Golf Club Drive | Hollister, MO 65672 417-339-5420 | 800-225-6343 bigcedar@big-cedar.com www.golfbigcedar.com Golf Pro: Greg Thomas, PGA Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Tiger Woods Course Type: Public No. of Holes: 19 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 60 days in advance, reservations recommended,

call 800-225-6343 or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes on 13+ player groups Driving Range: Yes Par: 72 + 19th hole, par 3 Length: 7,308 yards + 19th hole, @202

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Named in honor of the late Payne Stewart, the new Payne’s Valley will be the first completed fully public-access course in the world designed by Tiger Woods’ design firm TGR Design. Built to showcase the region’s natural beauty, the championship course will feature an extraordinarily dramatic 19th hole, “The Rock,” that can be used to settle unfinished wagers. The hole was envisioned by nature-loving Johnny Morris, and is set in one of the most dramatic geological features imaginable. The challenging but player-friendly course will have an unforgettable finish where golfers will actually traverse through a breathtaking natural cavern system to return to the clubhouse after completing the 19th hole.

OTHER FACILITIES

Practice facility, short game practice area, Mountain Top Grill, Bar, locker rooms

THE POINTE 142 Clubhouse Drive | Branson, MO 65616 417-334-4477 bradleygolfpro@gmail.com www.pointeroyalegolf.net Golf Pro: Evan Bradley, PGA Head Professional Course Designer: Ault Clark Course Type: Resort/Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: Reservations recommended, call or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Available Driving Range: No Par: 71 Length: 6,501 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Nestled along the banks of Lake Taneycomo, make it a point to play The Pointe during your golf vacation in the Ozark Mountains.

Experience our scenic 18-hole, par 70 golf course that offers abundant wildlife and beautiful rolling terrain, accented by crisp white sand traps and flowing streams. Known as the original 18-hole championship course in Branson, The Pointe offers tee boxes that allow all level of players to enjoy this wonderful golf property. Our Club Car Precedent golf car fleet equipped with GPS units are sure to provide a comfortable and memorable experience during your day of golf at The Pointe! Book online or call today to book your tee time at 417.334.4477.

OTHER FACILITIES

Relax after a round of golf and perhaps see one of the music stars who regularly play at Pointe Royale in the well-stocked Pro Shop or restaurant, available in the Pointe Royale clubhouse.

Stay on property in one of Pointe Royale’s (one- to fourbedroom) condominiums and enjoy the many resort amenities.

Also offers customized events to meet the needs of your group meeting or outing. From 10 to 160 guests, our experienced staff is dedicated to personal service and will assist to plan catering menus, tournaments and outings to the Branson area shows and attractions.

THOUSAND HILLS GOLF RESORT 245 S. Wildwood Drive | Branson, MO 65616 417-334-4553 | 800-487-0769 proshop@thousandhills.com www.thousandhills.com Contact: Pat Shay, GCSAA Golf Pro: Gary Nelson Course Designer: Mike Riley/Robert Cupp Course Type: Resort/Public No. of Holes: 18 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: Up to 60 days in advance Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Available for 12 or more players. Call to

personalize your outing or tournament.

Driving Range: No Par: 64 Length: 5,111 yards

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Recently rated World’s Best Par 64, Thousand Hills is in the heart of Branson, only minutes from anywhere in the Branson Tri-Lakes area. Our Golf Digest award-winning golf course is the most unique and challenging in Branson. Built around a meandering creek and large rock outcroppings, you can truly experience the beauty of the Ozarks. With dramatic elevation changes and plenty of water and sand, Thousand Hills is a challenge second to none. Tournament conditions every day, a relaxed family atmosphere and great service combine to make Thousand Hills the world’s best golf experience as well.

OTHER FACILITIES

Accommodations: One, two, three, and four-bedroom golf-front condos, lakefront condos and luxury cabins with outdoor grills, swimming pools and tennis courts. Golf packages are available.

Practice putting green, Mulligans Bar & Grill. Meeting and banquet facilities are available on site. Call 1-800-864-4145 for rates and information.

AWARDS

• World’s Best Par 64 – Tee Times • Places To Play 2008-2015, 4 Star Award Winner – Golf Digest • Best of the Ozarks 2009-2015 – Springfield News-Leader

TOP OF THE ROCK 150 Top of the Rock Road | Ridgedale, MO 65739 417-339-5343 BigCedar@big-cedar.com www.golfbigcedar.com Golf Pro: Theo Atchison, PGA Apprentice Head Golf Professional Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus Course Type: 9; all par 3s No. of Holes: 9 Open: Year-round Tee Time Policy: 60 days in advance, reservations recommended,

call 800-225-6343 or book online Club Rental Available: Yes Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire Group Rates: Call for quotes on 13+ player groups Driving Range: Yes, lighted, designed by Arnold Palmer Par: 27 Length: 1,420 yards

INSTRUCTION

Available, PGA Professional

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Johnny Morris, with the assistance of golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer, spent nearly eight years crafting the Top of the Rock Golf Course out of the Ozarks landscape.

The first-ever par-3 course to be included in a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event, Top of the Rock is Missouri golf at its finest. Located high above Table Rock Lake with tranquil waterfalls, meandering creeks and lakes and ponds teeming with bass, the course is a true celebration of nature.

OTHER FACILITIES

Jack Nicklaus course, Arnold Palmer driving range, Tom Watson putting green, three restaurants, pro shop, cave and nature trail, natural history museum and meeting space

“On my first visit to Branson, I saw great sites for dramatic golf holes everywhere I turned.”

–Tom Fazio