{"id":28822,"date":"2019-04-22T06:00:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=28822"},"modified":"2022-08-16T13:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T20:46:47","slug":"the-best-of-branson-golf-and-outdoor-nature-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/the-best-of-branson-golf-and-outdoor-nature-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Branson: Golf and Outdoor Nature Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"
To make the most of your Branson vacation – get out of town! Just a 15-minute scenic drive from Branson lies Big Cedar Lodge<\/strong> with three of the best golf courses in the U.S. and a Tiger Woods TGR Design course opening on September 22, 2020! For nature lovers and adventure seekers, incredible outdoor activities await in the vast lakes and surrounding Ozarks mountains that are sure to create lasting memories and appreciation for the natural wonders that abound in this little known area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As I’m writing this, the sixth playing of the \u00a0Bass Pro Shops\u00ae<\/sup> Legends of Golf\u00ae<\/sup> \u00a0Tournament<\/a>,<\/strong> April 24-28, 2019 at Big Cedar Lodge<\/strong>, is just days away. The most distinguished field yet is scheduled to attend this PGA TOUR\u00ae<\/sup> Champions event, and with the\u00a0NEW<\/em> Ozarks National designed by Coore & Crenshaw<\/a> <\/strong>making its debut, the excitement for the 2019 tournament is at an all-time high! Big Cedar Lodge and its golf courses are among Golf Advisor’s 2018 Hottest Golf Destinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you have the biggest names in golf behind your courses, it’s no surprise that Branson is America’s fastest-growing golf destination<\/strong>. Among the impressive list of world-class golf courses,\u00a0Ozarks National,<\/strong>\u00a0at Big Cedar Lodge, is Missouri\u2019s first and only 18-hole golf course designed by architect duo Bill Coore<\/strong> and Ben Crenshaw<\/strong>. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, the golf course architect team of Coore & Crenshaw shares Johnny Morris\u2019 passion and appreciation for nature and conservation. The design of the new course promises to be a stunning display for the senses and a fitting homage to the Ozarks region. It will test avid players and golf travelers from around the country and provide the perfect complement to the existing 18-hole layout at Buffalo Ridge Springs, designed by Tom Fazio. This new course will solidify Big Cedar Lodge\u2019s place as America\u2019s next great golf destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Payne’s Valley Course <\/strong>is ahead of schedule and will open for preview play in 2019 with several holes possible available as early as this summer. Named in honor of the late Payne Stewart<\/strong>, the new Payne’s Valley golf course will be the first fully public-access course in the world completed by Tiger Woods<\/strong>‘ design firm TGR Design. The Wow! feature of this course is the extraordinary\u00a019th hole known as \u201cThe Rock\u201d. Situated on one of the most dramatic geological features imaginable, the player-friendly walkable course ends in a breathtaking natural cavern system which returns to the clubhouse after the 19th hole. A partnership between Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart Family, the course will showcase the region\u2019s natural beauty through a 19-hole championship course, as well as a family-friendly par-3 short course.<\/p>\nAward-winning Golf Courses in Branson<\/h2>\n