Branson's guide to area Golfing and Golf Courses

Branson Creek Golf Club
Tom Fazio designed Branson Creek Golf Club's course. It rests on 7,500 acres and measures 7,012 yards. The 18-hole, par-71 course has rolling hills, bunkers, and Bermuda grass. Branson Creek is four miles south of Branson off of Highway 65.

Holiday Hills Golf Club
The Holiday Hills Golf Club has more than 40 bunkers, Bermuda fairways, tees, and bent grass greens on its 18-hole course. Golfers of every skill level can play at Holiday Hills. The golf club also has a pro shop and lessons available.

Kings River Golf Course
The scenic Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake are the backdrop of the Kings River Golf Course. It has 18 holes with a par 70. Kings River is 30 miles from Branson, and is open year-round.

Ledgestone at Stonebridge Village
Ledgestone at Stonebridge Village is a private, 18-hole course. It has a par 71 with rolling terrain and a forest that borders the fairways. Tom Clack designed this course with water hazards on 10 of its holes.

Point Royale Golf Course
The Point Royale Golf Course challenges players. It is considered to be the original championship golf course in Branson. Previous golfers say you must have a good course strategy to master Point Royale. The course has 18 holes that are covered with bent grass greens, Bermuda fairways, sand and grass bunkers, and tees for all levels of play. Golfers are also treated to views of Lake Taneycomo. Point Royale has a par 70 and measures 6,067 yards.

Thousand Hills Golf Resort
This golf resort is in the heart of Branson behind the Grand Palace Theater. Thousand Hills Golf Resort has an 18-hole, par-64 course with bent grass greens and Zoysia fairways. It is also located on rolling hills with lakes, creeks, and sand traps on 16 holes. Golf Digest gave this course 3 ½ stars.

Top of the Rock Golf Course
Top of the Rock Golf Course is tops with the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program. The golf course received the group's highest achievement award because of its harmony with the environment. Nearly 40 percent of the course's 47 acres were left in its natural state. Players will see clear views of the Ozark Mountains and wildlife while they golf on this nine-hole, par-27 course. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus designed Top of the Rock.