Branson Offers Two Exciting, New Golf Options to Visitors in 2008
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Golf enthusiasts will find two exciting additions to Branson in 2008 in the form of Murder Rock Golf Course and the Payne Stewart Tribute Course. Though Murder Rock did open in the fall of 2007, the Payne Stewart Tribute Course is set to open in the summer of 2008, offering golf enthusiasts an unprecedented selection of quality courses when visiting the Ozarks.
Murder Rock’s attention-grabbing name comes from the lore of the area itself. Legend holds that a local gang used to ambush travelers near the area the course is set. Of course, if the unique tie to the Ozarks wasn’t enough to intrigue golfers, PGA professional John Daly’s endorsement should. John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf Course is a par 71 course, and situated within the Branson Creek Residential Community, just south of Branson.
As for the Payne Stewart Tribute Course, it will attempt to carry on the local legacy of Stewart, and features local PGA professional Bob Allen as its Head Golf Professional. In addition to paying tribute to Payne Stewart and being home to Bob Allen, the course itself was designed by PGA professional Bobby Clampett.
Aside from Murder Rock and the Payne Stewart Tribute Course, Branson is also home to numerous other great golf options that include Branson Creek, Holiday Hills, Ledgestone C.C., Pointe Royal Golf Resort, Thousand Hills Golf Resort and Top of the Rock Golf Course.