Ozark Mountain oasis in Missouri offers eight diverse, complementary options
(BRANSON, MO) – The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB (Branson) today announced that Holiday Hills Resort and Golf Club and Top of the Rock Golf Course have joined the area’s new golf-destination cooperative, formed to provide discerning travelers with values and options.
Top of the Rock is an amenity of iconic Big Cedar Lodge, an upscale, amenity rich resort with attractions and services that range from family friendly to business meetings. The resort and golf course – a 9-hole design currently undergoing renovation – perch gloriously upon scenic Table Rock Lake, where boating and fishing are some of the many popular activities offered.
Known for its player friendliness and relatively subdued elevation changes compared to most other Branson courses, Holiday Hills traverses flat to gently rolling terrain, has four sets of tees, and small- to medium-sized greens that are very undulating and tricky to master. Water comes into play on seven holes at Holiday Hills, which has five par 3s ranging in length from 120 to 195 yards.
With large, mature trees and Lake Taneycomo bordering the scenic course, Holiday Hills does a robust timeshare condo business, regularly filling the 450-plus units. Due to demand, another 400 are currently being constructed.
These two courses join six others in comprising a rising-star golf destination, including the No. 1-rated course in Missouri (which is also an “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest) and courses designed by or in tribute to PGA TOUR stars. Also highlighted is the great diversity and flavor of Branson’s lodging, entertainment, outdoor adventure, restaurants, theme parks and related attractions.
The award-winning golf courses comprising the golf destination – known collectively under the brand promise “Branson: Discover Golf’s Ozark Mountain Oasis” – are:
• Pointe Royale Resort & Golf Course, www.pointeroyale.com, 417.334.4477
• Thousand Hills Golf Resort, www.thousandhillsgolf.com, 800-487.0769, 417.334.4553
• John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and Country Club, www.murderrock.com, 417.332.DALY (3259)
• Payne Stewart Golf Club, www.paynestewartgolfclub.com, 417.337.2963
• LedgeStone Golf Course, www.ledgestonegolf.com, 417.335.8187
• Branson Creek Golf Club, www.bransoncreekgolf.com, 417.339.GOLF (4653)
• Holiday Hills Resort and Golf Club, www.holidayhills.com, 417-334-4838
• Top of the Rock Golf Course, www.bigcedar.com, 417-230-7337
While completely distinct in style and design, these eight courses share a commitment to stellar hospitality, course conditions and value-oriented experiences amid the Ozark Mountains’ dramatic elevation changes, rock outcroppings and unbridled nature in its abundant glory.
“Branson welcomes golfers to our destination, and our eight superb courses, that offers something for everyone – both on and off the course,” said Ross Summers, President/CEO, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB.
With more than 22,000 lodging and hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget, and there are many golf stay-and-play packages available, which can be viewed at www.golfbranson.com.
The Lodging page at www.explorebranson.com includes a directory of accommodations, resorts and spas. For assistance planning a golf vacation to Branson: 800.296.0463
About Branson, Missouri
Known as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World,” Branson, MO is a one-of-a-kind family vacation destination – and incredible value – with 50 live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, an historic downtown district, shopping galore, and full range of dining options, hotels, motels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds and meeting-and-conference facilities.
In 2010, Branson celebrates more than 50 years of family entertainment. Silver Dollar City is celebrating 50 years of family fun with events throughout the year and a new $7 million ride, Tom and Huck’s RiverBlast. The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Branson is less than a day’s drive for one-third of Americans, and with low-cost flights to the new Branson Airport (served by AirTran and Frontier airlines) and Springfield-Branson National Airport, it has never been easier for families and groups to get to Branson.
Contact:
Janeen Driscoll
Buffalo Communications, 910.690.9711
jdriscoll@buffalocommunications.com
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Dan Shepherd
Buffalo Communications, 703.891.3320
dshepherd@buffalocommunications.com
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