Branson, Missouri has always been a crowd‑pleaser, but its evolution into a premier Branson Golf Destination is the story golfers across America are buzzing about. Long celebrated for its sparkling lakes, legendary live entertainment, and family favorites like Silver Dollar City, Branson has added a new calling card—world‑class golf that now stands among the best anywhere in the country.
This summer, Branson Golf raised the bar yet again. Big Cedar Lodge unveiled its breathtaking Top of the Rock Putting Green & Putting Course, a sprawling 2‑acre showpiece that opened on July 4. With this addition, the Branson Golf Destination now features 12 distinct golf experiences, a lineup so strong it earned widespread national acclaim in Golfweek’s latest course rankings.
Designed by Johnny and JP Morris, the new putting complex joins a star‑studded collection of courses that includes eight championship 18‑hole layouts and three Par‑3 courses, all within a convenient 20‑minute radius. The designer roster reads like a Hall of Fame induction list: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Bill Coore, and Ben Crenshaw have all shaped Branson’s dramatic Ozark terrain into unforgettable golf experiences.
“The continued evolution of Branson Golf’s course inventory ensures unforgettable experiences for every type of golfer,” said Heather Hermen, Explore Branson Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. “Whether visitors are planning a buddies’ trip, girls’ getaway, couples’ escape, or family vacation, there simply aren’t many destinations in North America that can offer this level of variety and quality so conveniently.”
Glen Turk of Midwest Golfing Magazine, who has played the region for nearly two decades, echoed that sentiment: “Branson Golf’s remarkable growth, fueled in large part by Big Cedar Lodge, has elevated the destination into the upper echelon of golf experiences worldwide. Every time you think the destination has reached its peak, another extraordinary, one‑of‑a‑kind experience raises the bar yet again.”
Branson isn’t just a vacation hotspot anymore—it’s a bucket‑list Branson Golf Destination, where innovation, natural beauty, and legendary course design come together to create one of the most compelling golf playgrounds in North America.
The destination’s 12-course lineup now includes:
- Ozarks National (18 holes)
- Buffalo Ridge (18)
- Payne’s Valley (18)
- Branson Hills (18)
- LedgeStone (18)
- The Pointe (18)
- Thousand Hills (18)
- Holiday Hills (18)
- Mountain Top (13 holes, par 3)
- Top of the Rock (9 holes, par 3)
- Cliffhangers (18 holes, par 3)
- Top of the Rock (putting course)
All 12 Branson golf courses are close to plenty of places to eat, stay, and explore after your round. The city consistently ranks as one of the top tourism destinations in the country on TripAdvisor.
For more information about the destination, visit ExploreBranson.com.
