(BRANSON, Missouri) – The first-ever Missouri Golf Day, special Senior Golf Rates, “Balloons Over Branson Creek”, a report on golf’s economic impact in the state, and a Christmas-themed charity / playing opportunity are some of what’s new and coming to Branson and the state.
Missouri Golf Day Planned, State to Release Golf Economic Impact Study October 11
The 2011 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Tourism kicks off with the inaugural “Missouri Golf Day,” Oct. 11 in Jefferson City. This golf extravaganza features Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member and Gateway PGA Foundation president, Ozzie Smith, and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America.
Missouri Golf Day celebrates the game of golf in Missouri. During the festivities, which include a tournament and many other activities, officials from the Missouri Golf Association will unveil a golf economic impact study spearheaded by the World Golf Foundation.
Branson is a leader in Missouri golf, with three of the state’s top-five-rated courses, according to Golfweek magazine. Add several other good to great courses, an array of off-course activities, including shopping, family themed choices, and more live entertainment theaters than Las Vegas, and it’s clear why Branson attracts more visitors than any other state destination.
For more information on Missouri Golf Day, visit www.Industry.VisitMO.com.
Murder Rock Celebrates Balloon Festival, Offers Special Senior Golf Rates
Murder Rock welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival, October 21-22, 2011. Special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister, MO. Visit www.murderrock.com/stay for more information and the Special Senior Golf Rates which are available for a limited time.
Daily Deals Abound at Thousand Hills
Thousand Hills Golf Resort offers golf specials daily; call 417.334.4553 to schedule or for more information about them below.
• Repeat Play Mondays – Play all day on Monday for $45 per player
• Friendly Fridays – Bring a friend and both play for $74
• Sporty Saturdays – Get a round of golf in before, after or between games for $35
• Family Fun $2 Tuesdays – Play golf for $2 per hole per player
• Lucky 13 Wednesdays – Play 13 holes for the price of 9
• Thirsty Thursdays – $35 green and cart fee and $1 beer (limit three)
• Sundays – Bring the family and play 9 holes for $49 (applies to immediate family only, up to four people)
Fall Twilight Rates at Pointe Royale
Play Pointe Royale after 4pm for $29 with cart. Rate is good through fall, call 417.334.4477 to make a tee time.
Holiday Spirit and Golf Flourish at LedgeStone
Donate a new, unopened toy or children’s game at LedgeStone Golf Club Nov. 14 through Dec. 24 and receive a free green fee, redeemable Sundays through Thursdays. Pay only the $22 per person cart fee and make a child smile. Tee times and proper attire are required. Call 417.335.8187 to schedule a round.
About Golf Branson
The award-winning 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
Murder Rock Golf Club, www.murderrock.com, 417.332.3259
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, 417.339.5085
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.
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.
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
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
http://www.facebook.com/bransoncvb
Dan Shepherd
Buffalo Communications, 703.403.5317
dshepherd@buffalocommunications.com
www.twitter.com/explorebranson
www.golfbranson.com
