675 Flying L Dr, Bandera, Texas 78003, US
(830) 796-7745
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About Flying L Guest Ranch

Flying L Guest Ranch is a family-friendly getaway full of outdoor activities located northwest of San Antonio. The former dude ranch has a long aviation history, purchased by Colonel John H. Lapham from Polish settlers, and the resort's opening was featured in Life Magazine. Today, highlights of this sprawling, family-owned property are the many outdoor activities for the family, staring with a swimming pool and water park, but also include horseback riding, wagon rides and miniature golf. Also onsite are horseshoe pits, playgrounds and tennis. Nightly activities feature western entertainment and campfire s'mores. Located on the San Julian Creek, guests can enjoy fishing. The 18-hole golf course features scenic, Hill Country backdrops, rolling hills and oak trees.

Facts

Price Range$$, $
Property Class★★★
Acres542
Year Opened1947
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite, Villas/Casitas, Fractional Ownership
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Flying L Guest Ranch

Reviews

3.8
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Friendly course

Course was well maintained. Staff was friendly. Good value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great golf course in the Texas hill country

I live in San Antonio and play various courses in the area. Every once in a while we have gone to Bandera to play at the Flying L. Each time that I go it seems that course has continued to improve. I'll be playing here more often now that it has become a very nice golf course at a reasonable price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent conditions

Very pleased with course condition. Greens were impressive. Really quite and peaceful. Great Day of Golf enjoyed by all.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice country course. Fair prices. Nice place to play.

Nice country course. Fair prices. Nice place to play. Would recommend to a friend or family member.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bandera Jewel

This course is deceptively challenging! Greens are in really great shape. Scenery is amazing! Club selection from the tee is a major factor in scoring on this course. Unique natural obstacles throughout with changes in elevation to green play a factor in your approach.
Will definitely return!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Not a Country Club, but not rinky dink either. Nice Hill Country Course

Played in September 2013 but have played many times. Layout is pretty cool: nice mixture of target golf and bombs away from the tee. A few greens were under repair and a few others were in need of attention; overall I'd rate these greens at 3-4/10. Missing the fairway often leads to a rocky lie, which is sometimes intentional as there is no shortage of waste areas. Two long par 5s and two reachable par 5s, with a very nice mixture of par 4s mean you will likely hit all the clubs in the bag if you play it right. It's a great course for the money, especially if you find a Hot Deal. Fall and early Winter is the time to play this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This coures is nestled in the heart of the Hill Country.

Enjoy playing this course as it is challenging and located in the heart of the Hill Country. The staff is friendly and you set the pace of play. I recommend this course as a nice change of pace and setting.9

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has great views

The course was in very good condition considering the current drought. A placement and shot makers course. You can put up some low numbers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Great Hill Country Course.

I almost always enjoy playing Bandera's Flying L, and this time was no exception. As usual, the course was in fine shape, surprisingly, in light of the ongoing drought. The fairways were in very good shape as were the greens. Everyone on staff was friendly as were my fellow players! I had a great time and will be back!! Good job, Flying L!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a Fine Challenge!

Very mature course - the trees are huge and you must respect them. Absolutely have to hit the ball to spots on 14 holes to score. Great shape. Greens were semi-slow but very true rolling. Superb customer service. If I lived closer than 1-1/2 hours, I'd go twice a week. Value for money - fantastic. I wish I lived closer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved over past years.

It had been years since I had played Flying L and I was pleasantly surprised. Overall improvement was obvious when I drove into the parking lot. The fairways were green and mowed, the greens didn't have any bare spots and the putts rolled true. I will go back again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained and had a great time.

Made reservation late the previous night and reservation was ready to go when we arrived early next morning. The course was busy, but played and flowed well. Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic value even at regular rates

Great course for amateurs!!! Very forgiving course, although a very bad shot will cost you....lol...staff is cordial, but don't expect a big welcome :-/

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great views

Great course to play, I went with my nephew and 5 year old son and we played 18 holes in 3 hours. We.could of finished quicker but we were just enjoying the surroundings. The course is in really good shape and all the greens are the same speed. Really a peaceful golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I really liked the cours.

woiuld play it again in a heartbeat. the course was in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfair holes

A few unfair hoes. Tree in middle of fairway is stupid. Hit a great drive on number 3 and 5 and was blocked out by tree!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Flying L Ranch Golf Course is a Best Kept Secret!

First time playing the Flying L Golf Course. Course personnel were cordial and very friendly. The course was in great shape and well maintained. I will definitely put this on my short list for play in the near future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This was a great place to play

Stayed there a week and played it 6 times they was easy to work with would let you go early if the course was clear. over all it was a great place to stay and play I will go back some time

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout, good greens and friendly staffs. will play again.

It is an older get away place. Staffs are friendly. Love the layout and greens. Fairways could use some help. Members are polite and fun to play with. Don't expect five stars resort service. This is a rural country club for sure.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, friendly staff

This course was in great shape, no signs of drought. The facilities are all very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. There are a couple of pretty challenging holes on the course and some really fun Par 3s. We had a great day and a lot of fun playing at Flying L.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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