World-Class Golf Near the Mountain Coaster

Branson is the best place in the Midwest to enjoy golfing, with roughly seven top-notch golf courses. Numerous golf courses in Branson have been designed by some of the best golf course architects in the world, including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Bobby Clampett, and Robert E. Cupp.

These exquisitely built golf courses close to the Mountain Coaster can accommodate both expert and amateur players. Every golf course in Branson offers different obstacles, with features like lakes, streams from the Ozarks, sharp elevation changes, and stunning hardwood forests.

Every golf enthusiast's fantasy is to play golf in Branson after experiencing the exhilarating Branson roller coaster. The mountains and valleys offer a variety of course layouts for golfers of all ability levels, including championship courses, Par 3 courses, and nature courses. Below are the 7 best golf courses in Branson that you shouldn't want to miss playing.

Buffalo Ridge Springs

Under the direction of eminent golf course architect Tom Fazio and visionary conservationist Johnny Morris, this golf course (originally Branson Creek) was completely renovated. Buffalo Ride Springs is home to a demanding Par 71 championship layout.

Its five tees are carved into the stunning Ozarks environment, providing an unparalleled vista. The amenities provided by Buffalo Ridge Golf Club include golf instruction, a large practice area, beverage carts, club and shoe rentals, player assistance on the course, group bookings, golf packages, and catering.

After an exhilarating ride on the Branson roller coaster, playing golf here is a terrific way to end the day.

Branson Hills Golf Club

A great public golf course that pays tribute to legendary Missouri golfers is the Branson Hills Golf Club. The system, created by Chuck Smith and Bobby Clampett as a design consultant, features the rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, creeks, waterfalls, and rich foliage of the natural environment, making it the ideal test for players of all skill levels.

Each of the 18 holes at Branson Hills has a distinctive name, such as Chelsea's Kiss, Paynes Pit, and Trevinos Tease. There's also a classy clubhouse with a restaurant and a lounge area with TVs, a bar, and card tables.

Holiday Hills Golf Club

Don Gardner created Holiday Hills in 1938, but it was completely redone from the tee to the green and reopened in 1997. The recently designed, "user-friendly" course boasts a variety of holes to test players with varying handicaps and flat to gently rolling terrain.

This "forgiving" course features large, undulating greens and broad, open fairways, with four tee boxes available on each hole to accommodate players of all skill levels. Many lush Bermuda fairways are bordered by gigantic trees, lakes, creeks, and exquisite landscaping.

Ledgestone Golf Course

A golf course in Branson unlike any other. LedgeStone's championship 18-hole layout, dubbed a "masterpiece of mountain golf architecture" by Golf Digest, captivates both golfers and non-golfers with its breathtaking natural beauty, serene water features, flawless Bent Grass greens, and tree-lined Zoysia fairways.

Panoramic views of the ancient Ozark Mountains also add to the experience. When you take on this Branson golf course, ensure your golf bag contains a camera and your woods, irons, and putter! After enjoying a fantastic trip on the Branson roller coaster, this is an excellent alternative golf course to play.

Pointe Royale Resort and Golf Club

Ault-Clark and Associates designed and Carter Golf built the "shot-maker" Pointe Royale Condominium Resort & Golf Club. Pointe Royale is a top-notch golf course featuring lush Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, eight water holes, sand and grass bunkers, and tees for every skill level.

This difficult 18-hole, 6,067-yard, par-70 course was the Branson area's first championship course. Average golfers will find the course challenging because of its rolling fairways, mature trees, bunker placements, and multiple water hazards.

Thousand Hills Golf

With this 18-hole course created by the award-winning Robert E. Cupp of Golf Digest, picture yourself putting down your tee on the first hole, taking out your driver, addressing the ball, and charging into combat. Take a swing at the fairways made of Zoysia grass.

Beat the Bentgrass greens of Crenshaw. The contest has begun! Amenities: Practice putting greens, a fully equipped clubhouse, a comprehensive Pro Shop, equipment rentals, individual and group lessons, and Mulligan's Snack Bar (open April–November), the ideal 19th Hole retreat, are all available at Thousand Hills.

Top of the Rock Golf

Top of the Rock is a nine-hole, par-three golf course created by Jack Nicklaus and located within the Big Cedar Resort. Top of the Rock presents a challenge to players of all skill levels. It is one of just eleven courses in the US to have received recognition from the Audubon Signature Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Perched atop Table Rock Lake, the golf course offers breathtaking vistas among immaculate, organically preserved playing conditions. 

The newest premium logo golf merchandise and apparel, as well as dining options, snack bars, clubhouses, banquet rooms, and locker rooms, can be found at the Top of the Rock pro shop.

The golf courses in Branson are the best in the world; you will have a fantastic time playing any of the aforementioned world-class golf courses.