
Branson Hills Course
Branson Hills Golf Club


About this course
Branson Hills is a testament to the Ozark Mountain's rugged beauty and a canvas for a demanding round of golf. The course, carved into the rolling hills near the entertainment heart of Branson, presents a modern challenge that respects the natural contours of the land. Designed by Chuck Smith with consultation from Bobby Clampett, Branson Hills favors strategic play over brute force. Its generous fairways are offset by undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers, rewarding thoughtful approaches and punishing wayward shots. Blind shots and sharp doglegs add to the course's character, ensuring that golfers must carefully consider each shot. While Branson Hills has yet to host a major professional tournament, its reputation among discerning amateurs and local players is well-earned. The course is regarded as one of the regions most challenging and rewarding layouts and the golf club one of the most inviting.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MO
Quick facts
- Location
- Branson, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2008
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bobby Clampett
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,324 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.1/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Most travelers arrive at Branson Hills Golf Club via Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), a regional hub situated roughly forty minutes northwest of the club, or alternatively through Kansas City International (MCI), a two-and-a-half-hour drive south through the rolling Ozark plateau. The final approach descends from the Branson strip's commercial bustle into the quieter, wooded terrain of the Table Rock Lake region, where the landscape shifts from developed tourism corridors into the serene, oak-studded hills that define the Ozark character. Private aviation options are available at nearby regional facilities, though the drive itself—winding through forested ridges and past the glimmering waters of the lake—offers a graceful transition from the outside world into the club's secluded setting. Branson Hills Golf Club sits nestled within this verdant sanctuary, where the architecture and grounds emerge naturally from the topography rather than imposing upon it.

FAQ
Common questions about Branson Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Branson Hills has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
Branson Hills was designed by Bobby Clampett.
Yes. Branson Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Branson Hills is 72.
Branson Hills plays 7,324 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Branson Hills is 135.



