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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the Price of Admission

Very affordable and pace of play was excellent. Encountered a few groups as a twosome, but were quickly allowed to play through. The greens are a little grainy, but the overall condition of the course is the best it has been in more than a few years. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition. Fun course

Flying L has become a great destination for golf. The conditions are as good or better than any other course in the area. The cost is EXTREMELY reasonable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best in years

I have played course since 99 but have never seen course in this good shape. The greens especially are far better now than any experience in the past. Management have either cut down trees or trimmed the tress that were making some holes unfair for the average player. But you still have to be straight because OB is everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Keeps getting better!

Third time playing and it was a perfect day. Early afternoon and finished in 3-1/2. No pushing, wide open play, yet challenging for all levels of golfers. Wildlife views are abundant, nothing like seeing deer and offspring all over. Definitely will be back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, views, and fun.

This course is not as easy as it may look at first glance. Very challenging tee shots. Some greens are spotty on a few holes but most are in good shape. There are some really outstanding views all over the course. Worth the drive from San Antonio.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good times!

Outstanding crew. With the rain the course is making a good come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good Value

Great value for the money. Nice drive out to the hill country and the views from the course are great. Conditions made it challenging. Scattered showers and strong winds on the back nine. There was a tournament going on so pace of play was slow but I was not in a hurry. Front 9 was crowded but back was better til 15. Nice easy layout but weather conditions make it challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Average Course

I don't see my see myself coming back. although it was not crowded at all, the roughs were dirt and rock. This made the course narrow at some points. A lot of the holes are blind so you have to go off the score, which is fine except the yardage markers are wrong. I would hit a driver on a par 3 and not make the green. This course is lined with houses but they are not right on the course. I wished other courses would set the house off the course like this course. The only narrow part do to houses was hole 8 which also requires that you hit across an open road. No the best design here. The greens were the worse part of the course. They are nothing but sand. So basically you have a 50ft sand trap to put in. I understand they were maintaining the grass but too much sand. The other issue is that several times I would have locals that like on the course be chipping and putting. The would be standing near the green while you hit. I have never seen this on any course. They walked out their back down and just helped themselves to the course while I was trying to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sunday afternoon

Pace of play was unacceptable on back nine. A few greens needed work and the bunkers lack sand.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Easter Weekend Review

$15 round.
Arrived a little late and the staff was very accomodating. Played 18 holes in 2.5 hours, great place of pay. Fairways are in good condition and the greens are in so so condiditon , not bad, just not great. Excellent service and facilities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bandera

The greens are in bad shape, not much grass left after the winter weather

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course great mid week value.

I've played on Flying L about 5 times now. I find the overall play of the fairways to be challenging to a degree especially the doglegs. The par 5s are just long enough to allow a solid hitter a chance to birdie the hole. I'm just an below average golfer but I really enjoy The Flying L . I moved here from Vancouver British Columbia Canada where golfing is a seasonal sport. The courses here are very reasonably priced, more bang for your buck. I will plan on playing more golf here and The Fyling L will always be my first choice. Be able to book tee times on my I phone is extremely easy and very convenient, Bravo good job .

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

Golf Now Flying L

Great deal from Golf Now.
Course was in good shape. A couple of greens were a little rough.
Rate of play was leisurely but still finished in 4 hours. We were never pushed or rushed.
I will select a mid day Tee time again at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Peaceful

I think this is the first time in years I've had a round that peaceful. Beautiful landscape in the hill country. Great value. Perfect for a weekend golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad...definitely worth the money

Fairways are average for south Texas. Greens were better than average. Nice scenery in the hill country. An hour drive from SA but a nice drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average Texas course.

Average course for Texas. Is the best of only two courses in the area. Is fun, not difficult for the average golfer. Fairways are pasture grass and the greens are whatever grass mowed short for decent roll. Would only play the course booking tee time with Golf Now, otherwise it's too little for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great escape!

Always love getting away from the big city and heading out to beautiful Bandera! This course keeps things interesting and is great for getting away from the crowds. It's always in decent shape and the staff is super friendly. Great value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens are in great shape but warning very fast

The greens were in excellent condition. Very fast. There are trees being removed on the 4th hole. In time the green will be more accessible. The oak trees being removed guarded this green and getting to the the green is difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course for the Money

I have always liked this layout! Found a special deal while my son was home from college. Great Time with my boys. The course was in Great Shape considering the time of year.

Highly Recommended!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Scenic drive

It's not close to town, but it's a nice drive to take in order to save some money. Course is fair and challenging and taken care of. Good course if you want to head out to play some golf and enjoy the emenities of a small town. Maybe make a weekend out of it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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