Flying L Ranch Resort
675 Flying L Dr, Bandera, TX 78003, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Flying L Ranch Resort is an 18-hole golf course in Bandera, TX, playing 4,399–6,646 yards from 4 sets of tees (slope 106–125, course rating up to 72.1).
Expect 25 bunkers; the back nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
Post-rebuild Flying L draws strong recent praise for scenery, pace, and an island-green par 3, though long-time players still mention bunker quality and inconsistent maintenance over the years. Easy tee-time availability and a true Bandera ranch-resort backdrop are the selling points.
Consistently praised
- Signature par-3 seventh with water on three sides and a mountain view.
- Quick rounds and uncrowded tee sheets in most recent reviews.
Worth knowing
- Conditioning has been uneven historically, check recent reviews before booking.
Golfers recommend
- Stay on the resort to lock in the best tee times and twilight rates.
- Take a club extra on the front nine doglegs to keep the ball in play.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the White tees, 6273 yds
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #1, #4, #13, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #9, #18. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 2 reachable par 5s, so get aggressive for eagle looks.
- 1 driveable par 4, a chance to steal a shot.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 5 | 509 | 9 | Reachable |
| 2• | 3 | 175 | 17 | |
| 3• | 4 | 403 | 7 | |
| 4• | 4 | 318 | 13 | Driveable |
| 5• | 4 | 378 | 3 | Tough |
| 6• | 4 | 375 | 11 | |
| 7• | 3 | 170 | 15 | |
| 8• | 5 | 544 | 5 | |
| 9• | 4 | 435 | 1 | Tough |
| Out | 36 | 3307 | ||
| 10• | 4 | 405 | 4 | |
| 11• | 4 | 402 | 8 | |
| 12 | 3 | 170 | 18 | |
| 13• | 5 | 495 | 16 | ReachableBirdie |
| 14• | 4 | 374 | 12 | |
| 15• | 5 | 529 | 6 | |
| 16• | 4 | 374 | 10 | |
| 17• | 3 | 185 | 14 | |
| 18• | 4 | 405 | 2 | Tough |
| In | 36 | 3339 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6646 | 72.1 | 125 | 72 |
| White | 6273 | 70.7 | 123 | 72 |
| Gold | 5609 | 67.3 | 115 | 72 |
| Red | 4399 | 63.4 | 106 | 72 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Sun 09-27 · 94/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Flying L Ranch Resort?
- Flying L Ranch Resort plays 4,399–6,646 yards across 4 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Flying L Ranch Resort?
- Its slope rating ranges 106–125, with a course rating up to 72.1. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Flying L Ranch Resort?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White tees at 6,273 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does Flying L Ranch Resort have?
- Flying L Ranch Resort has 25 bunkers.
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