Branson (MO) Golf Destination Offers Substantial Summer Bargains and Bonuses

Exceptional golf and lodging specials proliferate in Branson this summer, including substantial values on package rates, free junior golf, tickets to shows, and dining "freebies".

Branson Creek Stay-and-Play Package

If you appreciate saving up to 40% on stay-and-play packages, consider the deal offered by Branson Creek Golf Club, home to the Tom Fazio-designed championship course that routinely garners best-in-kind acclaim.

Book between May and October, 2012, pay $125.98, and receive 18 holes with cart and practice balls, one night's accommodation at Clarion Hotel in the heart of Branson, and a deluxe continental breakfast. Without the package, one would pay $199 for the room and round Sunday-Thursday, $213 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Package price is per person, double occupancy required, and includes all taxes.

For other Branson Area Golf packages, go to www.explorebransongolf.com and click on the courses to find packages offered for each.

Free Junior Golf at LedgeStone

LedgeStone Country Club - ranked No. 4 in Missouri by Golfweek magazine's "2012 America's Best Courses You Can Play" - has announced its "Kids Play Free" program, available from June 1 through July 31, 2012.

Junior golfers age 15 and under can play the award-winning course free, with no restrictions on play days or times. This represents a savings of up to $89 per round.

Golf carts are required at LedgeStone, hence, juniors must play with either an adult renting and driving the cart, or an adult playing golf and driving the cart.

LedgeStone is also hosting the 2012 Sticks & Stones Foundation Junior Golf Camp, July 9-12. The camp is available for children ages 7-13. Golf Etiquette, Rules of Golf, Full Swing, Pitching, Chipping, Sand Play and Putting will be covered. Players receive lunch each day, three days of professional instruction on every major aspect of the game, one day to play the golf course, awards, prizes, and golf merchandise.

The Sticks & Stones Foundation's Fiesta Fundraiser dinner and auction will take place at 6 pm on July 12 in the LedgeStone clubhouse banquet room. The event helps fund a $2,000 college scholarship for a graduating senior. The fiesta includes an all-you-can-eat Burrito Bar provided by Qdoba Mexican Grill. For additional information please visit www.ledgestonegolf.com or call 417-335-8187.

Platinum Experience at Thousand Hills

If Branson's live entertainment, plethora of restaurants, and great golf appeal, the Thousand Hills 2012 Platinum Experience is your ticket to value and options.

Valid March 1 through December 31, 2012, Thousand Hills Golf Resort will give each qualified reservation a booklet to experience some of Branson's most popular shows, attractions, activities and restaurants with savings valued at $750.

To receive, make a reservation to stay and play between March 1 - December 31, 2012 in any 2 bedroom or larger golf condo, lake condo, or log cabin unit (group reservations and reservations in 1 dedroom, King or Queen Suite units do not qualify).

Receive your Platinum Experience Booklet at check-in, and follow the instructions on each coupon for redemption. You can use as few or as many of the coupons as you would like during your stay.

To book, call 1-877-262-0430 or visit www.thousandhills.com/platinum-experience