Lajitas Golf Resort

We played it last October and it was incredible. Don't know that I'd do the 10 hour drive again but definitely will be going back. Course was in phenomenal shape and can play pretty difficult. Hardest part for me was judging wind because the course is sunk into hills/mountains so you don't feel the wind down on the course but it absolutely is there.

We’re taking the chartered flight from Dallas Love Field. We leave Dallas at 9am and land at Lajitas at 10:30am, no 10 hr drive for us. We’re playing it 3 days in row. High temps 106-108 all 3 days! ??

I’ll report back when I’m back home.

I'll be there June 4th-7th for the first time. I've heard nothing but great things about the course from everyone I know who's been. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to the trip.

Hope you guys have a great time

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We’re taking the chartered flight from Dallas Love Field. We leave Dallas at 9am and land at Lajitas at 10:30am.

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Would love to know the details of the flight and how it went. I wonder if that is available in Houston.

Don't worry, it's a dry heat....

I was hoping to post it all tomorrow from my computer, hate typing in this phone. I went straight to the beach from the trip so I’m just getting settled back in.

The course was awesome! Great condition and unbelievably scenic! I’ll try to post my pics tomorrow when I can. It was pretty dang tough golf. We played Maroon tees the 1st couple days and it’s 6800yds from there. Gold is 6100, we played them the last day. but the views from Maroon were worth the extra 700 yds! When we played gold it was shorter but had to driver into the smaller neck of the fairways many times.

The greens are tough. Mostly reading them, because some reads are hard to tell if you’re up hill or down hill. Several false fronts and many times it imperative you get on the right level on the green to have a decent shot at 2 putting. The ball flies a little further out there also so figure about 5-12 yards more distance with your irons. It got me a couple times.

It was 106* all 3 days we were there.
Hot As Frick!! Bring plenty sun block, a wide brim hat and maybe something cool to put around your neck. They do have cold towels at the clubhouse. It’s so dry you never sweat! Drink plenty of water. No bev carts, so make sure you’re ice chest in the cart is loaded, there is a halfway house with food and bev (full bar). The place has a natural spring on the property so there’s a couple large ponds and a small spring running through the place. The running water in the spring is like 100*! Blows your mind when you put your hands in it, didn’t expect that.

The flight!! This is the only way to go. You get to Dallas Love JSX terminal 30 min before your flight. Show your license and they grab your luggage and you chill. 26 people on the plane, all single seats, free WiFi thoughout the flight and free drinks, yes alcohol, and snacks. Flight was about 1hr 30min and was perfect. It will spoil you! I think it was $1100 a person for round trip, my wife pays the bills, I just create them! When you land at Lajitas they take your clubs and luggage with them and you’re good to go.

The resort is nice enough but nothing special. There’s NOTHING out there but this place. It has 1 restaurant, a bar (serves food) and a bakery/coffee place. Everything we ate and drank was good and can’t complain about anything on that side.

I’ll try to post pics tomorrow and answer any questions you may have and maybe some tips on a few holes that may help if I can remember them!

Thanks for the report! We're driving 5 1/2 hours to Alpine and spending the night Monday night. Then to Lajitas Tuesday morning and leaving Friday to come home. It a good group of guys so it should be a lot of fun. Staying hydrated could prove to be a challenge.

The forecast all week is the same:



Man, from Lajitas to the beach? Tough life you live for sure. Thanks again for the report and look forward to seeing some pics

Great photos, thanks.

How did your group and you score vs your handicap?