Black Jack Crossing in Lajitas Texas opens to rave reviews

Lajitas, Texas - No longer Texas' best kept golf resort secret, the new Black Jack's Crossing at the Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa is reaping praise from veteran golf travel writers.

"This is easily the most spectacular new course I've seen in the last two years," said Golf Channel and World Golf Senior Writer Mike Bailey. "It's amazing what they have done here. It's simply breathtaking and exhilarating."

“Some of these tee shots, you just go, ‘Wow!’” says course designer Lanny Wadkins, former CBS golf commentator and PGA Tour Star and recent Hall of Fame inductee states “ on hole four, it’s ‘Holy smokes.’ Then five is better than four and six is better than five, and it just keeps going.”  "There is no course like this in Texas and no place like this in Texas with the incredible Big Bend secrecy and great golf challenges."

After a disastrous flood wiped out an earlier course three years ago, Wadkins was hired by the new resort owner to produce a new top level layout which is now open and appealing to resort guests as the ultimate Big Bend Experience.

Veteran Director of Golf Operations Ruffin Moore reported steady traffic and plenty of positive feedback since the course was opened to full guest and outside play in early October. The mild, fall Big Bend weather has produced excellent golfing conditions.

Golf Hall of Famer Wadkins originally began Black Jack's Crossing two years ago with several holes routed into the mountains and out of the flood plain, taking advantage of the dramatic 200-foot drops from tee to fairways, incredible backdrops and premium course conditions with paspalum grass fairways and greens.

"It's a truly unique golfing experience, one like I have never seen here before," said Texas Links Senior Writer Pat Wheeler, who recently visited the course and resort.

"I've never been here before, but it's just worth the trip to see the course and facilities," added Texas Golfer and CyberGolf writer Steve Habel.

Golfers will also receive a discounted rate to stay at the luxurious Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa, including getting a third night free after purchasing the first two or getting a $100 resort credit for staying two nights. They can partake of the great dining at the resort, along with the lively atmosphere of the Thirsty Goat Saloon, the Agave Spa, 5-Stand Shooting, Equestrian Facilities and majestic Big Bend views.

"The course and the area is just amazing," said Where to Play Golf Radio Co-Host and Airline magazine writer Tim Bona.

To take advantage of what these travel veterans and others, including former president George W. Bush have discovered, call 1-877-Lajitas to book your tee time and room stay. You can also get more information on the new course by going to www.lajitasgolfresort.com.