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Activities and Amenities
Naturally, the golf course is the highlight of the 27,000-acre resort. Accented by the terrain of Big Bend National Park, golfers are presented with spectacular mountain views and backdrops at every hole.
For supplies and carts, guests visit the Pro Shop found inside the historic Lajitas Trading Post, built in 1899. Green fees for 18 holes are $125 per person and include a GPS- equipped golf cart, balls and a cooler. The carts can be utilized either by golfers or anyone looking to take a scenic drive along the Rio Grande river.
The course is an exciting one for amateurs and seasoned golfers alike as it was designed by Lanny Wadkins, winner of the 1977 PGA Championship, eight-time member of the US Ryder Cup team and inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
“While golfers make up around 80 percent of the guests at Lajitas, we also offer dozens of other activities,” said Terry Olson, director of sales and marketing at Lajitas Golf Resort.
Olson is referring to such activities as zip lining, paddle boarding, spa packages, shooting, horseback riding, mountain biking, Jeep tours, swimming and hiking. To help navigate the options, the resort’s “Activities Desk” is available to assist guests with planning their memorable trip, combining both on-resort and local attractions.
One of the more popular and unique attractions at Lajitas is the Cowboy Action Shoot – or “Wild West experience.” Reminiscent of the days when U.S. Army General “Black Jack”
Pershing drove Pancho Villa out of the area, the event allows guests to enter Stargazer Springs (a fictional Wild West town) and shoot a single-action pistol, a side-by-side shotgun and a lever action rifle.
Another shooting activity is the combat course, where guests try their hand at shooting a 9mm pistol, AR-15 and a tactical pump action shotgun. For guests with a competitive spirit, there are timed scenarios available.
Horseback riding is also a common choice among Lajitas visitors. Riders can experience the grandeur of the region on horseback, particularly during the sunrise and sunset trail rides. Champagne, wine and cheese are typical accompaniments on these rides for when riders take short breaks and admire the view.
Olson says that Lajitas is in one of the “darkest skies regions of the world,” so some activities at the resort capitalize on this feature, namely the outdoor option of “Dining Under the Stars.” Guests can gather with family and friends around an open flame where dinner is cooked in Dutch ovens, unlimited beverages are served (including beer and wine) and live music is played while the sun fades into pitch darkness. The clear night sky allows guests to witness stellar formations and planets often hidden elsewhere.
When it is time for shut-eye, guests retreat to their room at Lajitas’ four-star hotel – comprised of more than 17 room styles, each with individual charm. The hotel consists of suites, villas, condos and standard rooms, with several of the options boasting multiple bedrooms and bathrooms (perfect for large groups). Each option features unique
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