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Hi again. It’s time for another…SUNSET SCOOP. This SUNSET SCOOP contains general information about Branson golf courses. Be sure and let me know if you would like additional information.

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The Branson and Tri-Lakes Area is home to outstanding Golf Courses which have an impressive list of honors and awards to their credit by Golf Digest, Golf Week, and Travel & Leisure Magazine. Every course has challenging play for beginners and the avid golf enthusiasts. You can’t beat the Ozark Mountain scenery and views of the Tri-Lakes Area.

Branson Creek Golf Course- 18 Holes with over 7,036 yards and a par of 71

Location: 1 mile east of Hwy 65 on Branson Creek Dr.

Pro Shop: (417) 339-4653

Branson Creek Golf Course has been listed and highly recommended in Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine and Golf Week. Designed by architect Tom Fazion and managed by Troon Golf, Branson Creek Golf Club features the breathtaking landscape of the Ozark Mountains.

 

Murder Rock Golf Course- 18 Holes with over 6,700 yards and a par of 71

Location: Branson Creek, 1250 Golf Club Dr

Pro Shop (417) 332-3259

Another golf course at Branson Creek is Murder Rock. There’s a legend heard around the hollows of Branson Creek about Murder Rock, a place where Civil War bushwhacker Alfred Bolin and his gang were known to ambush travelers. The 18-hole Championship Golf Course at John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and Country Club enhances the magnificent landscape of the Ozark Mountains, incorporating the natural beauty of the land with lush fairways and pristine greens.

Holiday Hills Golf Course- 18 holes with over 5,771 yards and a par of 68

Location: 2380 E State Highway 76, Branson

Pro Shop: (417) 334-4838

This course was rebuilt in 1997 featuring a unique landscape offering lakes, creeks, waterfalls and is outlined with immense trees. Holidays Hills has wide open fairways yet accommodates and challenges every level of golfer.

 

Ledgestone Golf Course- 18 holes with over 6,800 yards and a par of 71

Location: Stonebridge, 1600 Ledgestone Way, Branson West

Pro Shop (417) 335-8187

Spectacular scenery with dense forests, Ledgestone Golf Course is a course most golfers won’t forget. Water, bunkers, and narrow fairways make this Ozark Mountain course a challenge. Semi-private.

Payne Stewart Golf Course- 18 holes with over 7,400 yards and a par of 72

Location: Branson Hills, Hwy 65 to the Branson Hills Parkway

Pro Shop (417) 33P-AYNE

The beautiful image of his flowing arc and gold-toed footwork will create an effortless balance to help carry you through your round. Try to emulate Payne’s game and enjoy the natural beauty and challenges of the Payne Stewart Golf Club.

Pointe Royale Golf Course- 18 holes with over 6,067 yards and a par of 70

Location: 1000 Pointe Royale Dr, Branson

Pro Shop (866) 334-4477

Pointe Royale Golf Course is located off of Country Music Boulevard in Branson. This course offers a challenge for all golfers with its rolling landscape, water on 9 holes and bunkers on every hole. Closed during 2008 for repairs!  

Thousand Hills Golf Course- 18 holes with over 5,111 yards and a par of 64

Location: 245 S. Wildwood, Branson

Pro Shop (800) 864-4145

Thousand Hills Golf Course is located in the middle of the entertainment district of Branson. The course features bent grass greens, with zoysia fairways and tees.

Top of the Rock Golf Course- 9 holes with over 1,330 yards and a par of 27

Location: 150 Top of the Rock Road, Hollister

Pro Shop (417) 339-5312

This 9 hole, Par 3 golf course was designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. It offers incredible views and is set high above Table Rock Lake. Temporarily closed. Public.

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We look forward to continue to work with you on your real estate needs. Call us toll free at 1-866-804-8361 and don’t forget our websites at www.SunsetRealtyServices.com and www.SunsetNightlyRentals.com. You can also text or call me, Dustin Hall, at 417-699-1070. If sending a text, you can either text from your phone or send from the attached Alltel link. http://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/SendATextMessage

 

Dustin Hall

Broker/Owner

Dustin@SunsetRealtyServices.com

 

 

 

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Here is some trivia about the Branson area. Be sure and let me know if you have any questions.

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Did you know that Branson proper has only 7,000 residents?

But surrounding communities considerably expand the population to approximately 74,000 in the two county area…Taney and Stone counties. Major communities in Stone County include:  Branson West, Kimberling City, Indian Point, Lampe, Cape Fair, Shell Knob and Blue Eye. Major communities in Taney County include:  Branson, Hollister, Ridgedale, Forsyth and Rockaway Beach.

 

Did you know that Branson has excellent health care?

Skaggs Community Health Center is a 165-bed, not-for-profit, community-owned, full-service hospital and health center with 180 associated physicians representing more than 35 specialties, and is located on North Business Highway 65, near downtown Branson. The campus includes Skaggs Hospital, Skaggs Outpatient Center, a helicopter landing pad for air ambulance service and two medical office plazas. Skaggs also manages a variety of family medicine and specialty satellite clinics throughout Stone and Taney counties, as well as the area’s newest fitness center—the 7,500-square foot Skaggs Health & Fitness Center at Branson Hills RecPlex. Among Skaggs’ services are a heart center, rehabilitation and therapy programs, wound care, community outreach and wellness services and a 24-hour trauma center and emergency room.

 

What Schools are in the Branson area?

There are many excellent Public Schools and Colleges surrounding the Branson area. Below you will find a list of the schools along with school addresses, phone numbers and website links.

Blue Eye Public Schools
512 State Hwy 13 Blue Eye, Missouri 65611	(417) 779-4318
Blue Eye Public School’s Website

 

Branson Public Schools
402 Cedar Ridge Drive Branson, Missouri 65616	(417) 336-1887
Branson Public School’s Website

 

Forsyth Public Schools
8872 State Hwy H Forsyth, Missouri 65653	(417) 272-3271
Forsyth Public School’s Website

 

Hollister Public Schools
1794 State Hwy BB Hollister, Missouri 65672	(417) 334-5112
Hollister Public School’s Website

 

Reeds Spring Public Schools
386 W State Hwy 76 Reeds Spring, Missouri 65737	(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring Public School’s Website

 

College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17 Point Lookout, Missouri 65726	(800) 222-0525
College of the Ozarks’ Website

 

Drury University
900 North Benton Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65802	(800) 922-2274
Drury University’s Website

 

Evangel University
1111 N. Glenstone Springfield, Missouri 65802	(417) 865-2815
Evangel University’s Website

 

Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65897	(417) 836-5000
Missouri State University’s Website

 

Ozarks Technical Community College
4440 Gretna Rd. Branson, Missouri 65616	(417) 336-6239
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Website

 

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We look forward to continue to work with you on your real estate needs. Call us toll free at 1-866-804-8361 and don’t forget our websites at www.SunsetRealtyServices.com and www.SunsetNightlyRentals.com. You can also text or call me, Dustin Hall, at 417-699-1070. If sending a text, you can either text from your phone or send from the attached Alltel link.  http://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/SendATextMessage

 

Dustin Hall

Broker/Owner

Dustin@SunsetRealtyServices.com

 

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 Truly a remarkable area, Branson has 52 magnificent live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts and meeting and conference facilities.

 

Did you know that Branson is building a $155 million, 58,000 sq. ft. regional airport?

The new Branson Airport is currently under construction with a planned opening in May of 2009. It is expected to significantly increase the number of visitors from around the United States that will be able to enjoy the wonderful Branson experience. It is located off Hwy 65 just south of downtown Branson in the Branson Creek Development.

 

When open, the Airport will be able to accommodate all types of commercial aircraft ranging from regional jets to Boeing 767’s. This enables the Airport to receive non-stop air service from anywhere in the continental United States. Upon opening, the airport will have complete car rental and ground transportation facilities. The terminal is being built and designed to comfortably handle and process 700,000 deplaning passengers per year. It is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the United States. There are plans in the works for an air show for the grand opening and annually thereafter. It will be one of the top 10 air shows in the nation!

 

Did you know that buying in the Branson area has never been better?

In 2004, the median sale price for condos was $86,532, and $141,536 for homes. In 2007, the median sale price for condos was $123,796, and $183,474 for homes. That’s an overall average increase of 9% per year! Many investors have been coming to the area to take advantage of the steady growing market. Prices are still low and the growing continues! New construction in Branson is expected to surpass the $100 million mark this year for the 4^th consecutive year. Branson is being called “recession resistant”. 

 

Did you know that property taxes in the Branson area are among some of the lowest in the country?

For Branson, the rate is $4.2013 per $100 of assessed value. For Taney County, rates vary from $3.9611 to $5.2981 and for Stone County they are $3.2892 to $4.6063, both per $100 of assessed value. Homes are assessed at 19% of market value. Example - for a house valued at $150,000 in Branson, the yearly tax would only be approximately $1,200.

 

Did you know that TIME magazine calls Branson “an opportunity waiting to happen”?

In an article entitled “Home Free”, TIME suggests rent to own. TIME says if you are 5 to 10 years out from retirement, you should buy your retirement home now while prices are low and use it as a vacation rental. Areas they mention include…”BRANSON, MO”.

 

At Sunset Nightly Rentals, we offer a unique combination of real estate sales and vacation rental management. We know rentals! If you are looking for a vacation property to put in a rental program, we have the expertise to help direct you to the locations and types of properties that will do best in a program.  

 

Did you know that WHERE to RETIRE magazine suggests Branson as a great retirement area?  WHERE to RETIRE says that few know that Branson has increasingly become a retirement magnet. They go on to say that entertainment has something to do with that, but more important are the area’s scenic beauties, its below-average cost of living and its down-home atmosphere. Lakes are one of the primary attractions to the area. WHERE to RETIRE says “Beyond its noted entertainment strip, this star in the Missouri Ozarks is a laid-back, scenic retreat”.     

 

What’s the newest major completed development?

Branson Landing and the Hilton Hotel and Convention Center of course! Branson Landing is located along Lake Taneycomo on the eastern edge of historic downtown Branson. It is a huge development offering shopping, fast food, fine dining, lodging and entertainment. It’s virtually a town unto itself. It can be reached by land or water. Yes, water. You can cruise down Lake Taneycomo, park your boat at the Bass Pro Shop courtesy dock and walk up to the Landing.  

 

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We look forward to continue to work with you on your real estate needs. Call us toll free at 1-866-804-8361 and don’t forget our websites at www.SunsetRealtyServices.com and www.SunsetNightlyRentals.com. You can also text or call me, Dustin Hall, at 417-699-1070. If sending a text, you can either text from your phone or send from the attached Alltel link. http://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/SendATextMessage

 

Dustin Hall

Broker/Owner

Dustin@SunsetRealtyServices.com