Calling all avid golfers and golf enthusiasts! If you’re planning to visit Branson this spring, mark your calendar for April 24-26 so that you can join the spectators at the city’s biggest golf event of the year: the Big Cedar Legends of Golf 2015 Tour. The competition will take place at Top of the Rock (designed by golfing greats Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson) and Buffalo Ridge (which has been rated #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine). And although the event is televised on the Golf Channel, why not check it out in person this year? You could watch your favorite golfing legends, spend some time on the green yourself, and enjoy a relaxing weekend in a cozy cabin. Let’s dig into all the details . . .
Big Cedar Legends of Golf 2015
WHAT: Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf Champions Tour
WHEN: April 22-26, 2015 (Note: April 22-23 events are not open to the public)
WHO: 52 two-man teams
WHERE: Buffalo Ridge Springs and Big Cedar’s Top of the Rock
HOLES: 54 holes
PURSE: $2.8 million
HOW TO WATCH: You can purchase tickets for the event online. Tickets start at $25. The event will also be televised on the Golf Channel.
PLAYERS TO EXPECT: Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Gary Player (all of which are World Golf Hall of Fame members). To see the full list of player pairings, click here.
SCHEDULE: The event will begin with a two-day, multi-sport pro-am (also featuring shooting, archery, and fishing) on Wednesday and Thursday at both Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge. Gates open at 7:00 AM, but these events are not open to the public. The Legends and Champions Tour Competition will occur on Friday and Saturday at both courses with gates opening at 7:00 AM. Finally, the Championship will occur on Sunday at Top of the Rock with gates opening at 6:30 AM.
The Courses
Buffalo Ridge Springs (formerly known as Branson Creek Golf Course) was recently redesigned by Tom Fazio and it was once rated the #1 Public Golf Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine. The course has 18 holes and a par of 71.
Located at Big Cedar Lodge, Top of the Rock was designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson, and it is a 9-hole par-3 course. This will be only the second year that a Par-3 course has been used in a PGA Tour event.
Where to Stay
If you’re heading to Branson this April to watch the Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf Tournament, check out Branson Vacation Rentals. Many of our properties are conveniently located within 15-25 minutes of Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge Springs. Use this map of our rental properties to see the exact locations. We recommend the following properties:
- Emerald Point Luxury Condos
- Wyndham at the Meadows 2-Bedroom Condo
- 3-Bedroom Fairways Condo
- 2-Bedroom Champions Condos
- 4-Bedroom Champions Condos
- 6-Bedroom Champions Condos
- 2-Bedroom Legacy Condo
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We’re thrilled that Branson is once again hosting this all-star golfing event, and we hope that you’ll be able to stop by and join in on the fun. Finally, don’t forget about Branson’s other gorgeous golf resorts. Although Top of the Rock and Buffalo Ridge Springs will be very busy on the event days, there are several other courses in Branson that you might enjoy. Happy golfing!