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Branson is one of the nation’s best golfing cities. These seven classic courses are enough to prove it.
THOUSAND HILLS GOLF RESORT
245 S. Wildwood Dr., Branson, 877-262-0430, thousandhills.com
GREEN FEES: $59
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: Yes
YARDAGE: 5,111
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Designed by Robert E. Cupp
GOLF PRO: Dan Davis
BEST HOLE: No. 7. A par 3 over a freshly rebuilt lake with new rocks and grass makes for a very picturesque hole.
HOLIDAY HILLS RESORT AND GOLF CLUB
2380 E. St. Hwy 76, Branson 417-334-4838, holidayhills.com
GREEN FEES: $59
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: Yes
YARDAGE: 5,771
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: N/A
GOLF PRO: Lance Munden
BEST HOLE: No. 16. Holiday Hills’ signature hole is a beautiful par 3 with a great view.
NEW THIS YEAR: New landscaping and group rates.
POINTE ROYALE CONDOMINIUM RESORT AND GOLF COURSE
158 Pointe Royale Dr., Branson 800-962-4710, pointeroyale.com
GREEN FEES: $54
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: No
YARDAGE: 6,501
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Built by Carter Golf and designed by Ault-Clark and Associates
GOLF PRO: Jeff Walster
BEST HOLE: No. 12. Pointe Royale’s signature hole is a par 3 over a wonderful-looking lake.
THE PAYNE STEWART GOLF CLUB
100 Payne Stewart Dr., Branson, 417-337 2963, paynestewartgolfclub.com
GREEN FEES: $92
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: Yes
YARDAGE: 7,324
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Chuck Smith and Bobby Clampett
GOLF PRO: T.J Baggett
BEST HOLE: No. 4 (pictured above) This par 5 is a three-shot approach for all but the longest of hitters. The lake, which doglegs alongside the hole, makes this hole extremely picturesque—and also challenging.
NEW THIS YEAR: A new practice facility and longer restaurant hours.
JOHN DALY’S MURDER ROCK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
1250 Golf Club Dr., Hollister, 417-699-3259, murderrock.com
GREEN FEES: $80
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: No
YARDAGE: 6,600
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Designed by Landmark Land Company
GOLF PRO: Chris Meade
BEST HOLE: No. 7. This downhill par 3 is surrounded by woods and wildlife with a scenic creek that runs in front of the green.
LEDGESTONE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE
1660 Ledgestone Way, Branson West, 417-335-8187, stonebridgebranson.com
GREEN FEES: $89
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: Yes
YARDAGE: 6,754
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Tom Clark
GOLF PRO: Bill Hasler
BEST HOLE: No. 7. This par 5 meanders through the Roark Creek Valley. You can shoot for the green, but be careful! Too far right and you may have to slice your approach around the trees bordering the right.
NEW THIS YEAR: After years as a private course, Ledgestone is now open to the public.
BRANSON CREEK GOLF CLUB
1001 Branson Creek Blvd., Hollister, 417-339-4653, bransoncreekgolf.com
GREEN FEES: $90 (Sunday-Thursday), $99 (Friday and Saturday)
SCHEDULE A TEE TIME ONLINE: Yes
YARDAGE: 7,100
BUILDER/ DESIGNER: Tom Fazio Design
GOLF PRO: Mark Ophoven
BEST HOLE: No. 14. This par 5 may seem endless, but the view is really worth the walk.
NEW THIS YEAR: New “Stay and Play” package. Includes a one-night stay at the Clarion Hotel and 18 holes of golf for only $115.
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Reader Comments:
The phone# and website shown above for Pointe Royale is for the management company that handles condo rentals -- NOT the golf course.
Pointe Royale Golf Course contact info:
866-334-4477
http://PointeRoyaleGolf.net
Online Tee Time booking:
http://PointeRoyaleGolf.net/teetimes.html