Branson Creek, just outside Branson, Missouri, is one of those must-plays if you love mountain golf and are anywhere in the area.

It plays up and down the hills of the high plateau that takes up most of southern Missouri. Those holes that play along the high, rocky ridges give off grand, misty views and the holes that plunge down to the valleys are perhaps even more scenic, with purple-flowered hills rising gracefully above the fairways.

It is a dazzling layout in this part of the postcard-ready Ozarks, outside the town of Hollister.

Its scenic beauty is matched only by the artistry of the Tom Fazio design. Who doesn’t love downhill tee shots to wide open fairways, and approach shots into huge, pristine greens?

“I’ve played all the nice courses in Missouri, and there aren’t any that compare to this,” said Cliff Easum, a local golf pro.

Branson Creek is clearly the class of Branson. I haven’t played all the courses in Missouri Easum has, but it’s hard to imagine a better course in the state. You won’t find many public, daily fee golf courses of this caliber.

Look for the full review coming soon.

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