Black Jack's Crossing at Lajitas Golf Resort

Black Jack's Crossing, sculpted into the rugged landscape near the Mexican border at Lajitas Golf Resort, embodies a wild west spirit. Designer Lanny Wadkins, inspired by the stark beauty of the high desert, routed a course that doesn’t coddle, it confronts.

The layout favors neither power nor finesse, rather demanding both. Wind, ever-present in this remote region of Texas, shapes shots and tests resolve across the wide open fairways and challenging carries. Doglegs tease, while the need for strategic play outweighs brute strength, compelling a nuanced understanding of the terrain to succeed.

The course, while not a major championship venue, offers an escape from the manicured perfection often associated with destination golf. It's a place where silence amplifies the sounds of the desert – the rustle of the wind, the call of a hawk overhead, and the satisfying click of a well-struck ball. This course doesn't seek to impress with glitz, but rather with an authentic, and challenging golf experience within a unique landscape.

Known among resort guests and locals alike for its demanding nature and spectacular desert vistas, a round at Black Jack's Crossing concludes best enjoyed with a post-round beverage and a reflection on the strategic challenges mastered – or perhaps, still needing conquering – against the backdrop of the setting sun and the vast, unyielding beauty of the Texas high desert.