Branson Parks & Recreation

Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course

The Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course is located near downtown Branson in Eiserman Park next to the Branson Community Center. Named after local golf professional Don Gardner, this 9 hole, par 3 course is owned and operated by the City and offers an affordable alternative for a fun day of golf. Hole distances range from 82 yards to 182 yards. The course features two ponds and several sand traps to test your skills. A practice green offers an opportunity to warm up before your round.

Hours of operation are 8:00am to 1 hour before sunset. No tee time is required.

The Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course offers a great golf experience for anyone from beginner to pro!

Daily greens fees are as follows:

Taney County Resident
Adult		$6.00 for 9 holes $9.00 for 18 holes
Youth		$4.00 for 9 holes $7.00 for 18 holes

Non-County Resident
Adult		$10.00 for 9 holes $13.00 for 18 holes
Youth		$5.00 for 9 holes $8.00 for 18 holes
Pull-carts are available for $2.00 and rental clubs for $3.00 Season passes are also available for unlimited play for $200 a year for adult residents and $250 for adult non-residents. Youth fee is $75 and a Family Pass is $375. BECOME A MEMBER and enjoy discounts on the golf leagues!

Adult Golf Leagues
Two golf leagues are held each year, in the spring and fall, on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00pm. This popular league offers a handicap format, so golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Matches are held over an eight-week period, with the top 16 golfers qualifying to play in the league tournament.

Spring League: Play begins April 10 - June 26
Fall League: Play begins Aug 7 -Oct 23
Fee: $20 for members/$60 for non-members
Location: Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course

Junior Golf Clinics
Want to find out if you like golf? Every summer junior golf clinics are held that serve to introduce kids to the game of golf. This free, two-day clinic offers expert instruction from area professionals. Youth participants are taught the proper fundaments of grip, stance, and correct swing techniques. The Branson Driving Range is the setting of the first day’s clinic. The second day the kids move to the Don Gardner Par 3 Course, where they put the skills that were taught the day before into action. Limited space is available for this popular clinic typically held in June.

1st Session: June 4 & 5, 2008 from 8:00am-10:00am
2nd Session: June 4 & 5, 2008 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Ledgestone Golf Course and the Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course
Ages: 8-16
Fee: Free

A Parent/Child Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 21

Monthly Tournaments

The Don Gardner Par 3 Golf Course host monthly tournaments during the summer. The popular two person scramble format offers an opportunity to be serious or have as much fun as you like. The tournament fee is $25 per team. Prizes are awarded.

April 19       2-person scramble
June 21       Parent/Child Scramble
July 19        2-person scramble
Aug 16        2-person scramble
Sept 27       2-person scramble
Oct 18        2-person scramble

Private Lessons
Private and group lessons are available by USGTF Golf Professional Terry Bowling. Lessons on fundamentals, putting, and the short game are available. Call the park office at 337-8510 to obtain more information.