Overall Rating: 4.3
-This is a really fun course. The lines are always interesting and call for a wide variety of shots.
-There is a good pro shop here. They are very friendly. I believe I saw Innova, Discraft, Latitude 64, Dynamic Discs, Kastaplast, and I'm sure there were more, but I forget. They also have a selection of used discs as well a decent selection of loaner discs.
-The baskets are very nice.
-It was easy to find my way around this course. There are signs pointing to the next tee on every hole along with very informative and accurate tee signs.
-I haven't played the Pink course yet, but it's nice that they have it for a quick/easier round

-This course is a little rough around the edges, and there are some spots that could get tough in the summer.
-Because of the rugged nature of the course, it could pose a safety risk for some people

-To the tune of "Richmond is a Hard Road to Travel".
Would you like to hear my song,
I'm afraid it's rather long,
Of the (famous?) Branson Trails double trouble?
Of a half a dozen slips,
And a full dozen trips,
And the very loud bursting of my bubble.

'Tis a rugged course to play,
On that fateful day,
I fear my base plastic discs got rather flippy,
So, to all who Branson go,
This thing you need to know,
That the Blue Course is a hard road to travel.

Then pull off your coat, and roll up your sleeves,
For the Blue Course is a hard road to travel,
Then pull off your coat, and roll up your sleeves,
For the Blue Course is a hard road to travel I believe.

The first tee, it bodes ill,
On a large downward hill,
The very definition of "scary"
Alas, my drive, it hit a tree,
And my disc I couldn't see,
For it was rolling all the way to Londonderry!

Looking at the second pin,
It filled me with chagrin,
For the fairway led again a downhill path,
Thus, my throw had no control,
I took the double bogey toll,
And the course began to really show its wrath.

Then pull off your coat, and roll up your sleeves,
For downhill is a hard road to travel,
I tried to toss it low, but the gaps I could not weave,
For the Blue Course is a hard road to travel I believe.

It seemed, though I tried my best,
My scores wouldn't come to rest,
Even close to anywhere near par'd,
I could almost celebrate,
When three holes past hole eight,
A bogey I took on the card.

The twelfth hole gave me hope,
"If I birdie I could cope,
For this hole is under two hundred feet,"
I didn't, for you see,
Yet again I hit a tree,
At that point I knew I had been beat.

Then pull off your coat, and roll up your sleeves,
For The front nine is a hard road to travel,
My score got very high,
But I was glad to make it through,
For the Blue Course is a hard road to travel, mind you!

We played all eighteen links,
And like an age-old Sphinx,
This course is one Regal beast,
My enjoyment was immense,
And though it may have been tense,
It was a true disc golfer's feast.

I can't say enough,
Though it was at times rough,
About the lines and shot selection,
This Course is a must hike,
Although I wouldn't bring your tyke,
For the ravine isn't really a confection!

Then pull off your coat, and roll up your sleeves,
For the Blue Course is a fun road to travel,
We had a lot of laughs, and I'd stay for a while,
For the Blue Course is a fun road to travel, every mile!

The Blue course boasts a bountiful bundle of some of the best Disc Golf bliss in the Branson borough. Maintenance is pristine, design is amazing, and no one will leave here unchallenged. There's a lot to say here, so let's get down to business.

The course starts off great. The pro shop is available, the first tee is scenic, there's a flat and grassy putting green (which says something because this course doesn't have a lot of grass or flat areas), and you can easily play the Pink course first if you want, which I recommend if you have time.

There are a few really scenic shots. Hole 16 has an awesome green with a wall at the back, and is a fun hole to run the ace, but a bad kick on an errant shot will have you scrambling for bogey. You throw straight downhill on hole 6 through a wide tunnel, and a great shot will look amazing (though I think the tee should be in the middle of the tunnel, not off to the side). There are valley shots (holes 3, 6, 8, 14), where your disc is way above the ground.

While this is a super wooded course, there are a few somewhat open holes to balance things out. There's a nice big meadow on holes 5 and 10 (they play back-to-back), and there's some room to work with on a few others. Even on the wooded holes it doesn't feel like there's too much lost disc potential; there's not a lot of underbrush, and you can usually see a long way. There are plenty of places where an unlucky kick could send you far down a hill, but you can usually have a good idea of where your disc ended up.

The downhill holes are a lot of fun here. I've already talked about hole 6, but you also have to watch your distance on holes 2 and 11 especially. Even on hole 8, you may have to lay up short of a cliff or choose a spicy aggressive shot over a valley. Hole 13 finishes uphill, but taking advantage of the downhill start will help you get to the corner so you can make the dogleg on your second or third shot.

There are multiple options on how to throw on nearly every hole. Quite often, the right-turning shot is the more aggressive line, but if the disc fades left, you'll be in trouble (or vice-versa). Hole 15 presents you with a multitude of gaps (you can't see the basket from the tee; you should probably aim left), Hole 3 has large gaps on either side of some super tall trees, and several holes give you options of whether to crash into the green or throw a controlled straight shot.

The fairways are rocky, frequently uneven, and often treacherous, especially if it's a little wet. If you don't trip often and are careful, you'll be fine, but this place is certainly an intense trek. You've been warned.

The par 4's don't add a lot here, in my opinion. They're all uphill to some extent (two are incredibly uphill and not really all that exciting), so they're a similar distance to most of the par 3's. However, a few par 3's could play like par 4 (holes 6, 8, and 18), and the difficulty of the holes does vary, so you're never feeling bored with repetition.

The basket can't be seen from the tee on a lot of holes. It was often needed to make the design work, and the design does work, but on this course especially, running up to find the basket is incredibly difficult, and will tire you out even more. With skip shots, long glides, and thick woods in play, making a correct decision on how to throw can be important. Even on holes that don't play far uphill or around a dogleg, you're sometimes throwing a bit blind (holes 3, 10, and 11).

The course doesn't loop back by the start at all, but there are water coolers near a central point near the tees of 6 and 10, and if you really want to, you can drive down El Monte Rd and park near several tees (though that might be frowned upon, and if you do, make sure you pay first).

Some may not be happy with having to pay to play here, but I guarantee the money is worth it. And you can trust your dollars are being put to good use.

The tee signs claim how much elevation you gain/lose on each hole, but those numbers are completely unreliable. Roughly speaking, multiply the number you see by 3 to 4 to get a more accurate estimate.

No alternate pins, but who cares on a course as epic and difficult as this.

This was my 62nd course i've played. This is a must play for any skill level as long as you don't mind the hike. Beautiful fairways, no highway noise, seating on almost every tee box, well marked but bring a map along with plenty of water and food. Great lower body work out. If you could play there twice a week you could easily play anywhere. Top notch course, well worth the green fee.

Hard to think of any. Parking might be an issue during big tournaments, but not sure.

If its raining be careful, some inclines are steep and could be slick when wet.

The amount of up keep involved is mind boggling. Hats off to the two locals I met said they worked out there year round, very cool people!

Very clean well defined lines for a heavily wooded course. Good length. Super technical throws force you to disc down often.

How about a pay box? Great course, the effort to install and upkeep is obvious.

Read Armillers' review; that sums it up and its hard to add anything to it. This is a jaw-dropping course that Jaysin spent over 300,000$ and years to create and it shows. Of the 317 courses I've played, only Hillcrest on Prince Edward Island can compare. Beautiful views, large Tpads , signs with next-hole arrows and grand fairways with no poke n hope holes. I finished it in 2 1/2 hours while wasting 20 min or so hunting for discs, and I'm 58 and weigh 282 but not pure fat , so my point is if I played it, so can you , dont be afraid of the terrain. It was maybe 70 degrees and I was soaked in sweat when done.You may not want to play when really hot. An epic course that challenges you on every hole. You'll feel a real sense of accomplishment when you hole out on 18.

This is not for Goobis-McNoobises and huckers. If you don't have a spotter for some of the blind drive holes, you may spend a lot of time hunting for discs.

This is to disc golfers what St. Andrews is to ball golfers. There are very few courses in the world that have the charm, challenge, variety, and Wow factor of this one. If you're at least an intermediate player and are still debating if you should play here, stop. Make it a Must-Play . even if you live 500 miles away.

Well taken care of.
Tee pads in great shape.
good signs.
Great baskets.
Elevation, woods, expert only course.
One of the best i have ever seen.
Water barrels at holes.
Pro shop on site.
Sign wavier (you could die here) and pay $10 per person.
Well worth a day of fantastic golf.

No cons:
Below items are just nature of the beast.
Do not bring a pull cart.
You are in the ozark hills, and i do mean hills. ...and then more hills.
Please make sure you are in physical shape. Wear hiking shoes. Wear long socks. Plan on whole day of golf.

Experts only!
You need to be in pysical shape to play this course.
Plan on 4 hours minimum to play.
Bring water,energy bars and gatorade.
Do not drink beer or smoke shrubs...you will die. Save it for the parking lot afterwords.
Land owner has done a fantastic job of building a woods course.
Bucket list round of golf if you can handle the elevation and terrain.

Nice teepads and visible blue baskets.
Fair lines for a heavily wooded course.
Extreme elevation!
Very challenging course that makes you think about your shot.

Teepads need more cleared and flat areas behind them for people to stand. It got crowded very easily in our group around the teepads. I'm guessing this will be corrected as the course is still very new in the ground.

Your disc can go way off course with any tree hit on a lot of the holes. This isn't really a "con" but you should be aware of this if you plan on playing Branson Trails.

This is a must play course if you are in the Branson area. Amazing property and a really fun course! Remember to bring plenty of water and snacks as you won't be anywhere near your car once you start your round and the course is very physically demanding.