Are you looking for an exciting destination for Dad this Father’s Day?
Read on for details on two destination golf resorts perfect for dads and their families – those who also enjoy playing golf and those who think it’s a good walk spoiled.
- Big Cedar Golf (Ridgedale, Mo.)
Big Cedar Golf, located in Branson, Missouri is nestled within the Ozarks and boasts three championship golf courses (Payne’s Valley – designed by Tiger Woods; Ozarks National – constantly ranked as one of the best public courses in Missouri; and Buffalo Ridge – designed by Tom Fazio) along with Jack Nicklaus designed Top of the Rock Par 3 Course and Mountain Top 13-Hole Walking Course.
Guests can enjoy the full Big Cedar Lodge with outdoor activities including boating, clay shooting, fishing and canyon tours. Kids who don’t want to hit the links with dad can enjoy Fun Mountain’s full arcade, ropes course, under-water themed bowling, laser tag and bumper cars. And the history-buff dad can also take in the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum featuring prehistoric creatures, galleries showcasing the American West and civil war along with astounding collections of Native American artifacts and artwork.
- The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch (Seneca, Ore.)
The Retreat at Silvies Valley Ranch is a luxury guest retreat nestled within a historic working cattle ranch in the Blue Mountains of Central Oregon and the home of the world-famous goat caddies! Guests enjoy award-winning links-style golf, horseback riding, fishing, cattle wrangling, ATV rides, a destination spa, pistol shooting and much more.
Players of all skill levels can experience world-class golf at Silvies, with two reversible 18-hole championship courses – Hankins and Craddock; McVeigh’s Gauntlet, a stunning 7-hole ridge course; Chief Egan, a mountain meadow 9-hole par-3 course; and Claire’s courses, two reversible 18-hole putting courses. All courses were designed by esteemed architect Dan Hixson.
The Retreat’s custom-designed rooms and cabins evoke authentic Western chic and overlook stunning vistas, and cuisine is centered around preparations of the ranch’s own grass-fed beef and chevon (goat), and locally sourced vegetables. The Retreat delivers the ultimate escape where families can embrace the storied traditions of the West, embark on unique new adventures, sink into quiet luxury and create lasting memories.
