Short answer: Branson stay and play packages pair lodging with golf, and most are sold by one resort for its own course: a golf condo plus rounds at Thousand Hills, a condo stay with a Stay n' Play green-fee discount at Pointe Royale, or resort guest golf rates at Big Cedar Lodge. They are simple for a foursome. Bigger groups that want several courses usually do better with a custom trip built around each course's booking window.
Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner. We are not affiliated with Big Cedar Lodge or any course or resort named here.
Which Branson resorts offer stay and play golf?
Here is how the main options compare. Details come from each resort's own website as of October 2026; offers change, so check current rates and terms directly.
| Option | What the resort lists | Best for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Hills Golf Resort | A Branson golf package pairing a 3-bedroom golf condo with golf and a cart at its 18-hole Bob Cupp-designed course; booked by phone | A foursome who wants one base and one course | Package pages can be out of date; call for current price and what is included |
| Pointe Royale | Condominium resort with its own course; nightly rental guests can ask for a Stay n' Play discount ($10 off 18 holes on its guest rates page) | Groups who want to walk from the condo to the first tee | Many condos are rented through third-party sites, so terms vary by listing |
| Big Cedar Lodge | Lodge rooms, cabins and Payne's Valley Cottages; resort guest golf rates by phone only | A bucket-list trip with Payne's Valley or Ozarks National | Premium pricing that changes by season; check current rates |
| Custom multi-course trip | Any rental home or hotel, plus tee times at two to four courses | Groups of 8 to 24 who want variety | Each course has its own booking window and rules |
For green fees at the value and mid-priced courses, see our Branson golf vacation packages guide.
How do Big Cedar Lodge's booking rules affect a stay and play trip?
Big Cedar is where stay and play matters most, because staying on property changes when and how you can book. Big Cedar's tee time page currently lists these windows for off-property golfers:
- Payne's Valley and Cliffhangers: up to 30 days ahead for tee times from October 26, 2026 to April 11, 2027, then up to 14 days ahead from April 12 through October 31, 2027.
- Buffalo Ridge Springs, Mountain Top, Ozarks National and Top of the Rock: up to 14 days ahead in spring and fall 2027, and up to 60 days ahead for tee times from June 15 to August 15, 2027.
- Groups: must be staying at Big Cedar Lodge to book tee times more than 30 days in advance, and request group golf through Big Cedar's group outing form.
So if your group wants a guaranteed weekend at Payne's Valley months out, staying at Big Cedar is the main way to get it. If you stay elsewhere, plan to book inside the window and keep a backup course in mind. Our Big Cedar Lodge golf trip cost breakdown shows how this plays out on price, and Big Cedar golf courses compared helps you pick the round.
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.
Single-resort package or multi-course trip: which is better for a group?
| Single-resort package | Custom multi-course trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Best for 2 to 4 golfers | Best for 8 to 24 golfers |
| Courses | Usually one | Two to four, including a Big Cedar round if available |
| Lodging | Condo or room at the resort | A rental home or block of rooms that fits the whole group |
| Booking | One phone call | Several bookings timed to each course's window |
| Price | Set by the resort | Depends on the courses you pick; one premium round plus value rounds keeps it in check |
What should you ask before booking a Branson stay and play package?
- Is the price per golfer, per room or per night, and how many golfers does it assume?
- How many rounds are included, and is the cart included?
- Which taxes and resort fees are added on top?
- What is the cancellation policy for lodging and for golf, and what happens if a round is rained out?
- Can the group book more than 30 days out, or only inside the course's window?
Get the answers in writing.
How does Ozark Golf Getaways plan a Branson stay and play trip?
Branson and Big Cedar trips are custom quoted from $799 per golfer. You send your dates, group size and must-play courses, and we send one plan and price within 24 hours:
- Lodging found and booked for your group
- Course and tee-time requests as each window opens
- 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. Prefer a fixed starting price? 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). The Bella Vista Stay & Play (3 nights, 4 rounds in Bella Vista) starts at $749. See how our stay and play golf packages work in Northwest Arkansas.
Questions
What is a Branson stay and play package?
A Branson stay and play package bundles a place to stay with golf, usually at the same resort. Some resorts sell a set package with a condo and rounds included, others give overnight guests a discount on green fees, and destination resorts like Big Cedar Lodge price golf and lodging by phone for their guests.
Which Branson resorts offer stay and play golf?
Thousand Hills Golf Resort advertises a golf package with a golf condo and rounds at its Bob Cupp-designed course. Pointe Royale, a condominium resort with its own course, lists a Stay n' Play discount for nightly rental guests. Big Cedar Lodge offers resort guest golf rates by phone. Packages and prices change, so check current offers with each resort.
Do you have to stay at Big Cedar Lodge to play its courses?
No. Big Cedar's courses are open to off-property golfers, but they can book only a limited number of days ahead, and groups must be staying at Big Cedar Lodge to book tee times more than 30 days in advance. Resort guest rates are available by phone only.
Is a single-resort package or a multi-course trip better for a group?
A single-resort package is simplest for a foursome happy to play one course. Groups of eight or more usually get more from a custom trip: one rental home or block of rooms, plus two to four different courses, often one Big Cedar round mixed with value courses.
Does Ozark Golf Getaways sell Branson stay and play packages?
We plan custom Branson and Big Cedar trips, quoted from $799 per golfer. We are an independent planner, not a resort, so we can mix lodging and courses from different owners. Specific tee times are not guaranteed until each course confirms them.
Tell us your dates. We'll plan your Branson stay and play.
Send your group size (4–24 golfers), dates and must-play courses. You'll get a custom plan and all-in quote within 24 hours. Tee times are subject to course availability.
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