Introduction to Bluejack Ranch
As thunderclouds cleared overhead, the first turn off U.S. Highway 377 onto Kelly Road led us down a long, winding gravel drive. A handful of black SUVs bearing the Bluejack Ranch logo confirmed we were on the right path. We passed a line of earthmoving equipment before cresting a large hill, where the sounds of country music and convivial laughter drifted through the air.
The Bluejack Ranch Preview
Over the course of a few days, the Bluejack Ranch team invited local city officials, ranchers, nearby landowners, prospective home buyers, and other groups to preview the 900-acre property in Aledo, Texas. A large white tent, outfitted with lounge areas and an open bar, welcomed guests with an unobstructed eastern view of the hillside plot that will soon be home to an 18-hole golf course designed by Tiger Woods in collaboration with design consultant Beau Welling.
The Bluejack Brand
Bluejack Ranch is the sister property to Bluejack National, expanding the Bluejack brand from the Houston area into Fort Worth. TCU grads Andy and Kristin Mitchell, who co-own the Bluejack brand, developed Bluejack National in 2014 with Woods’ first U.S.-designed course at the center of the private residential club located 45 minutes northwest of Houston. Bluejack Ranch founding partner and long-time PGA golfer J.J. Henry says construction is beginning to pick up for the private residential club that in the coming years will include around 580 homes, ranging from cottages to large custom estates, and amenities like a Spa Sanctuary, The Fort, clubhouse restaurant, racquet clubs, and an equestrian/rodeo arena.
Bringing Luxury to Fort Worth
After over two decades as a professional golfer and three PGA Tour wins, Henry says he noticed his home of Fort Worth was missing something important for a city of its size and stature. “Fort Worth was missing, in my opinion, the type of real high-end, amenity-driven lifestyle club” that he would see elsewhere. Henry expects Bluejack Ranch to fill this gap, offering a unique and luxurious experience for its residents.
Unique Features of Bluejack Ranch
While the two clubs will feature similar amenities, Bluejack Ranch will maintain a more “wild and rugged” look than National, says Henry. “With National, you have pine trees,” he says. “It’s more of a clean, Augusta-national-type feel with a lot of closely mowed areas, pine straw, and white bunkering. At the Ranch, we will have a more natural look with native grasses surrounding the fairways. We have a lot more elevation change, which I think will be great. Both clubs will complement each other.”
Resort-Like Experience
When Bluejack Ranch begins coming online next year and in the years that follow, residents will be treated to a resort-like experience where kids can go bowling, watch movies, and enjoy endless rounds of pickleball, basketball, and other group sports without ever leaving the ranch. Already, Henry says there have been inquiries from over 1,000 individuals seeking details about memberships and home prices.
Conclusion
The 18-hole golf course at Bluejack Ranch is expected to debut in the summer of 2026. With its unique features, luxurious amenities, and resort-like experience, Bluejack Ranch is set to become one of the most desirable residential clubs in the country. As Henry says, “The Bluejack brand is about exceptional service and hospitality. It will be one of the nicest and safest places around. We pride ourselves on being family-friendly and safe. We want people to enjoy this for generations.”
