Golf Vacations in Branson, Missouri
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Anne P. Mitchell
| Summary: When thinking about golf vacations, you need look no further than Missouri to find an ideal, fun, and challenging golf vacation destination! |
When golf courses designed by golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio combine with rugged Ozark Mountain country the result is some of the best golf vacations on some of the nation’s most challenging, fun golf courses. Ten of the nation’s premier courses are in and around Branson, Missouri. This small town nestled among the Ozark Mountains is known for live music, shopping opportunities, a world class theme park, and, of course, golf.
Branson golf courses have received multiple awards, honors, and write-ups in golf magazines that include Golf Digest and Golf Week, as well as Travel and Leisure Golf Magazine.
Branson golf courses have many shared qualities. Fairways are lush, thick, and green in season. Water falls, creeks, lakes, and other natural features are part of the course. Scenic views are breathtaking. And some of the area golf courses are open year round with discounted rates from November through March.
Lodging options include several golf resorts, five star hotels, chain hotels and budget motels. Cabins, condominiums, and even vacation homes can be rented on or off a golf course.
One of the best golf resorts in Branson is Thousand Hills Golf Resort. Luxurious cabins and condos are available at the resort, which boasts the biggest pro shop in the Branson area. Thousand Hills also boasts seven swimming pools.
The Point Royale Golf Course is located on the shores of Lake Taneycomo just below the Tablerock Dam. Their golf course is rated as a premier championship course and the lakeside scenery is fantastic.
Other resorts and courses are found through the area with picturesque names that include the Holiday Hills Golf Resort, the Ledgestone Golf Course, King’s River Golf Course, Executive Timbers Resort, Branson Creek Golf Club, Top of the Rock Golf Course, and several more. These range from simple courses for a great game to premier championship courses that offer a fun challenge to any golfer.
Visitors can stay at one of the golf resorts or find lodging of their choice in order to visit the courses. Golfers will find many other attractions to fill the time or to entertain family members who may not be addicted to golf. For example, Branson is home to forty-nine live music theaters that range from classic country to the Motown sound and from pop music to echoes of the Big Band era. Silver Dollar City is a world class theme park and the companion Celebration City Park offers more rides, more fun, and a nightly fireworks display. The Branson Outlet Mall offers bargains on name brand and designer goods while downtown Branson offers a thriving shopping district. The all new Branson Landing adds even more with exclusive shops and retail stores that previously had no outlet closer than St. Louis.
Details on golf vacations in the beautiful Ozarks city of Branson can be found at the website hosted by the Branson Area Golf Council, www.golfbranson.com or the Branson Chamber of Commerce, www.bransonchamber.com. Golf vacation packages are also available and some of the best can be booked through www.bransongolf.net/branson.htm.
When thinking about golf vacations, you need look no further than Branson, Missouri to find an ideal, fun, and challenging golf vacation destination!
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