WORLD CLASS GOLF IN BRANSON, MISSOURI Story by Priscilla Willis
Legends of Golf Tournament at Top of the Rock
or sports enthusiasts, Spring in North America is marked by NCAA March Madness and the Final Four, MLB Spring Training camps and Opening Day, and a longawaited return to the links heralded by golf ’s esteemed Masters Tournament in April. For amateur golfers, whether you’re a scratch golfer or a casual duffer like me, the verdant green and undulating curves of a perfectly manicured golf course are a most welcome sight after a long, gray winter. And, if you’ve been dreaming of your next golf vacation, Spring is the time to start planning. One golfing destination that may not be on your radar is Branson, Missouri. Yes, that Branson –better known for its
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bright lights and music, Branson is not only the family entertainment capital of the Midwest but also a golfer’s dream.
Championship Golf at Big Cedar Lodge Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist, Johnny Morris, has teamed up with the biggest names in golf to bring Branson up to par with world-class links. Morris’ love of golf and nature comes together at Big Cedar Lodge with award-winning golf courses designed by Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and, coming soon, the first public 18-hole championship course designed by Tiger Woods.
Ozarks National at Big Cedar Lodge Adding to an incredible list of world-class golf courses, Ozark’s National is Missouri’s first and only 18-hole golf course designed by Ben Crenshaw and architect Bill Coore. At 7,036 yards from the back tees, the course showcases the terrain of the Ozarks with breathtaking views. On April 22-28, 2019, Ozarks National and Top of the Rock hosts the sixth playing of theBass Pro Shops Legends of Golf Tournament.
