Short answer: Branson golf vacation packages usually bundle lodging with two to four prepaid rounds of golf, and green fees at Branson's main public courses include a cart. What a package costs depends mostly on which courses are in it: in 2026, published peak-season green fees run from about $100 a round at the value courses to $235–$265 at Branson Hills, and Big Cedar Lodge rounds cost more. Travel, meals, caddies and taxes are usually extra.
This guide breaks down what is normally included, what is not, and how to build a realistic budget. Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner. We are not affiliated with Big Cedar Lodge or any course or resort; we plan and request the golf and lodging for your group.
What is included in a Branson golf vacation package?
Packages differ by seller, but these are the usual parts. Always ask for the list in writing.
| Usually included | Usually extra |
|---|---|
| Lodging (resort room, condo or rental home) | Flights, rental car or gas |
| Prepaid green fees for a set number of rounds | Meals and drinks |
| Cart (included in green fees at the main Branson public courses) | Caddies and gratuities |
| A set itinerary of tee times, once the courses confirm | Club rental or shipping |
| Sales and lodging taxes, replay rounds, range balls at some courses |
Two things to check on any quote: whether the price is per golfer or per room, and how many golfers it assumes. A rental home split eight ways costs each golfer far less than the same home split four ways.
How much does golf cost in Branson in 2026?
Green fees are the biggest swing in the budget. These are published public rates from each course's own rates page as of October 2026, for 18 holes before tax:
| Course | Peak-season rate | Off-season rate | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Hills | $108 before 3 p.m. (May to Oct 17); $69 after 3 p.m. | $69 (Nov 9 to Dec 31); $55 (Jan and Feb) | Rate includes a GPS cart. 18 holes is not guaranteed after 3 p.m. |
| Pointe Royale | $99.99 Mon–Thu morning; $109.99 Fri–Sun until 2 p.m. (Mar 8 to Nov 1) | $64.99 Mon–Thu; $74.99 Fri–Sun | Afternoon rates are lower; 18-hole replay from $49.99. |
| Branson Hills | $235 Sun–Thu; $265 Fri–Sat before 1 p.m. (Apr 13 to Oct 31) | $175 (Nov 1 to Mar 14) | Includes green fee and cart. Twilight after 4 p.m. is $150. |
| Big Cedar Lodge courses | Premium, and priced by season and day. Check current rates with Big Cedar. | Resort guest rates are available by phone only. | |
Sources: thousandhills.com, pointeroyalegolf.net and bransonhillsgolfclub.com rates pages, and Big Cedar Lodge's tee time page. Rates change, so check current rates before you budget.
How do you estimate the total cost per golfer?
Use four lines and add them up:
- Golf: add the green fee for each round you want, plus tax. As a rough guide from the rates above, three peak-season morning rounds at Thousand Hills, Pointe Royale and Branson Hills total about $445 to $485 per golfer before tax.
- Lodging: the total cost of the stay, including taxes and fees, divided by the number of golfers.
- Food and drinks: set a daily number for the group.
- Travel: gas or flights, plus a rental car if you fly.
Swap in a Big Cedar round and the golf line climbs quickly, which is why many groups plan one bucket-list round and fill the other days with value courses. For help choosing that round, see Big Cedar golf courses compared.
Can a Branson golf package include Big Cedar Lodge courses?
Yes, with a catch. Big Cedar's courses are open to the public, but the resort limits how far ahead non-resort guests can book. As of October 2026, Big Cedar's tee time page lists:
- Payne's Valley and Cliffhangers: up to 14 days ahead for tee times from mid-April through late October, and up to 30 days ahead the rest of the year.
- Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, Top of the Rock and Mountain Top: up to 30 days ahead, or 60 days ahead for tee times between June 15 and August 15.
- Groups: must be staying at Big Cedar Lodge to book tee times more than 30 days in advance.
Please note: Branson-area courses, including Big Cedar Lodge, limit how far ahead non-guests and the public can book, and resort guests get priority. We request your preferred courses and times as soon as each booking window opens, but specific tee times, courses and rates are not guaranteed until the course confirms them.
When is a Branson golf vacation cheapest?
- November through early March: all three value and mid-priced courses above publish lower off-season rates. The trade-off is colder, less predictable weather.
- Afternoons: Thousand Hills drops to $69 after 3 p.m. in peak season and Branson Hills twilight is $150 after 4 p.m. You may not finish 18.
- Midweek: Pointe Royale and Branson Hills both charge less Monday through Thursday than on weekends.
How does Ozark Golf Getaways plan a Branson golf vacation?
Branson and Big Cedar trips are custom quoted; there is no fixed package price. You send your dates, group size and must-play courses, and we send one plan and price within 24 hours:
- Course and tee-time requests as each window opens
- Lodging found and booked for your group
- Dinner reservations
- Club rental or club shipping (optional)
- Custom logo gear for the group (optional)
- One itinerary and one point of contact
Start on our Branson golf trips page. Want a fixed starting price instead? Bella Vista, Arkansas is about two hours from Branson, and our Arkansas golf packages start at $449 per golfer for the Ozark Weekender (12+ golfers; $479 for 8–11), with the Bella Vista Stay & Play from $749. See how stay and play golf packages work, or pair both sides of the state line in one trip.
Questions
What is included in a Branson golf vacation package?
Most Branson golf vacation packages bundle lodging and prepaid rounds of golf, and green fees at the main Branson public courses include a cart. Travel, meals, caddies, club rental and taxes are usually extra. Ask for a line-by-line list before you pay.
How much does a Branson golf vacation cost?
It depends mostly on which courses you play. In 2026, published peak-season green fees run about $100 to $110 at Thousand Hills and Pointe Royale and $235 to $265 at Branson Hills, plus tax. Big Cedar Lodge rounds cost more and change by season, so check current rates. Add lodging split by your group, food and travel.
Are Big Cedar Lodge courses part of Branson golf packages?
They can be. Big Cedar Lodge courses are open to the public, but non-resort guests can only book a limited number of days ahead and resort guests get priority, so tee times are not guaranteed until the course confirms them.
When is the cheapest time for a Branson golf vacation?
Late fall and winter. Thousand Hills, Pointe Royale and Branson Hills all publish lower rates from November through early March, and afternoon or twilight times are cheaper in season. Weather is less predictable, so keep dates flexible.
Does Ozark Golf Getaways sell fixed-price Branson packages?
No. Branson and Big Cedar trips are custom quoted because green fees vary so much by course and season. Send your dates, group size and must-play courses and you get a plan and price within 24 hours.
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