100 North Payne Stewart Drive,
Branson, Missouri 65616
Office
+1 (417) 337 2963Pro shop
+1 (417) 337 2963Fax
+1 (417) 336 0769Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Dan Davis (PGA, General Mgr); Austin Fickel (PGA, Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and limited residential.
Designer:
Designed by Chuck Smith in consultation with PGA Professional Bobby Clampett.
36.685542
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3.5 mi N of Branson / 44 mi S of Springfield.
Branson Hills
Branson Hills Golf Club (formerly called Payne Stewart Golf Club) is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy.
Natural rock outcroppings, waterfalls, creeks and wooded areas are incorporated into its design features. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Formerly called Payne Stewart Golf Club, both the course and clubhouse here originally paid tribute to professional golfer Payne Stewart, who came from Springfield, Missouri, about an hour's drive to the north.
Stewart, a two-time U.S. Open champion and highly respected player, was tragically killed in a plane accident in 1999, the same year he won the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Missouri's 12th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
200 South Payne Stewart Drive, Branson, Missouri 65616.
+1 (417) 243 7800
Visit websiteThe Hampton Inn at Branson Hills has 89 spacious guest rooms with either king or double queen beds; each room features views of the golf course or Ozark Mountains. Adjacent to the 18-hole Branson Hills Golf Club, the hotel is an easy drive to all of Branson's theatres and attractions.
Branson Hills (300 yds)
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