Michigan Golf Journal January 2022

Big Cedar Lodge Offers a Unique Golfing Experience With opening of Tiger Woods’ Payne’s Valley, Big Cedar Lodge now has three championship courses, two par three courses, plus a challenging 18-hole putting green, designed by Tom Watson, to make your next buddies’ trip, or girls golf getaway a once in a lifetime experience. The Director of Agronomy for Big Cedar Lodge, Tod Bohn told Back 9 Report TV about construction and maintenance of all five courses, plus Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing, Mark McQueary talked about the phenomenal growth of Big Cedar Lodge over the past five years. Watch our interview here. The 250-foot exposed rock ledge cliff that towers over Payne’s Valley’s 18th green, plus the 19th hole island green and cart ride experience, which includes a turn through a cave under a waterfall brings the WOW! to complete the Payne’s Valley experience. Big Cedar Lodge is more than just a golf resort. It also offers, a world class spa, some of the finest bass fishing in the country, boating, a shooting gallery, and hiking trails that will take your breath away. You will not be disappointed, because everything is first class at Big Cedar Lodge. Top of the Rock, Buffalo Ridge and Ozark National have all hosted Champions Tour events and provide a one-of-a-kind golfing experience. Play where the pros play, Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri. Visit https://bigcedar.com/. Branson Hills (No. 3), and LedgeStone (No. 7). Additionally, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge were honored as “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in America,” ranking nos. 64 and 83, respectively. Last year, Phil Mickelson won in his PGA TOUR Champions debut on Ozarks National. The Coore/ Crenshaw design was named “America’s Best New Public Course 2019” by Golf Digest. Chuck Smith designed Branson Hills with help from Bobby Clampett. A 130-foot drop from the tee to the fairway on the very first tee box sets the tone for a wonderful 18-hole experience. General Manager and Head Professional, Dan Davis told Back 9 Report TV about the elevation changes and features of this beautiful property. Watch our interview here. Thousand Hills, a Bob Cupp design, The Pointe, and Holiday Hills complete Branson Golf’s roster of 10 courses, and each has earned appreciation for their playability and value. Get your golf buddies, girls golf getaway group, or family together and plan the best vacation imaginable to Branson. Visit: www. explorebranson.com/golf or www.facebook. com/bransongolf Michigan Golf Journal

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