Attention golf lovers! Did you know that Branson will be hosting the PGA Champion Tour’s newly-named Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf presented by Bass Pro Shops this June? The two-man team competition will be held at Big Cedar’s Top of the Rock golf course as well as Buffalo Ridge Springs (formerly known as Branson Creek Golf Course). With dramatic, one-of-a-kind courses and a $2.75 million purse, this is sure to be an exciting and challenging competition.
Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf Tournament 2014
WHAT: Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf (formerly the PGA Champions Tour)
WHEN: June 2 – 8, 2014
WHO: 2-man teams
WHERE: Buffalo Ridge Springs and Big Cedar’s Top of the Rock
HOLES: 54 holes
DIVISIONS: 2 divisions, one for ages 50-65 and one for 65+
PURSE: $2.75 million
PLAYERS TO EXPECT: Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Gary Player, Lee Trevino (all of which are World Golf Hall of Fame members)
SCHEDULE & FORMAT: On Friday and Saturday, there will be rounds at both Buffalo Ridge Springs and Top of the Rock. On Sunday, all contestants will play in the final round at Top of the Rock. For the first time ever in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event, this will be a triple format competition and it will include the “scramble,” alternate shot,” and “best ball.”
HISTORY: The tournament began in 1978 and has been held in Savannah for the past 11 years, but it is moving to Branson due to the influence of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.
SPONSORS: Big Cedar Lodge, the State of Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, and MasterCard
The Courses
Buffalo Ridge Springs (formerly known as Branson Creek Golf Course) was recently redesigned by Tom Fazio and it was 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 the first Par-3 course to be used in a PGA Tour event. This is a 9-hole par-3 course.
Where to Stay
If you’re heading to Branson this June 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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The City of Branson is thrilled to be hosting the Big Cedar Lodge Legends of Golf Tournament this June, and we hope that you’ll stop and see the action for yourself. Plus, while you’re in town, why not tee up at one of our other beautiful, exciting, and challenging golf resorts? Spring has officially arrived, which means it’s finally time to bust out those golf clubs and golf balls! Get out there and hit the green.