Course description:
The course was built in 1951. This nine hole course is fairly flat, but it has small greens that are difficult to read. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 8th "Best Public Course" in the state for 1996. The University also has an eighteen hole course with a separate pro shop, call (505) 277-4546. William H. Tucker designed the course. University of New Mexico - North Course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Contact information for University of New Mexico - North Course:
2201 Tucker Rd NE
87131 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-277-4146
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1929. Large elm trees come into play on most holes. The signature hole is #18, a 464-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up a sharp dogleg left fairway, then a long approach shot to the green. Warren Cantrell redesigned the course in 1959 and Leon Howard in 1964. If the ladies choose to play from the white tees, their par is actually 73. Tee times are only reserved for Sundays. Improvements to this course are in progress, but they won't be completed for several years. John Van Kleek designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $90 - $120.
Contact information for Albuquerque Country Club:
601 Laguna Blvd SW
87104 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-243-7156
Course description:
The course opened in 1971. This is a military course, so only members of the military and their guests are allowed to play here. There are many trees, sand bunkers, and a few water hazards that come into play throughout the design. The terrain is rolling, and the greens are average in size and speed. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are in the range $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course:
Kirtland AFB
87117 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-846-1169
How is the course?:
The course opened in 1966. This course has rolling fairways and undulating greens that will challenge every level of golfer. It is consistently rated as one of the country's top public courses and many consider it to be the best layout in New Mexico. The signature hole is #8, a 248-yard, par 3, which requires a long tee shot to an elevated green past water and bunkers on the right. If you don't nail the green, "you'd better have a deft short game," says the local pro. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 5th "Best in State" course for the years 1995 through 1998. The same publication awarded it 27th in the category of "Top 75 Affordable Courses" for 1996. In addition, "GOLF Magazine" rated it 54th among the "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." for 1998. There are several areas on the course where you can see all of Downtown Albuquerque. The University also has a nine hole course with a separate pro shop, call (505) 277-4146. For many years up until 1990, this club hosted the NCAA men's and ladies' tournament. Red Lawrence designed the course. This course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are in the range $60 - $90.
Our rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Championship Course at the U of New Mexico:
3601 University Blvd SE
87106 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-277-4546
Course description:
The course was built in 1987. This facility has an eighteen hole regulation course and a nine hole executive course. These municipal courses feature large undulating greens and wide fairways. One of the most treacherous holes on the Championship Course is #7, a 441-yard, par 4, featuring trees lining the right of the fairway and sand bunkers lining the left. The Executive Course has two par 4's, one par 5, and the rest of the holes are par 3's. The scorecard for the Executive Course doesn't show handicaps for individual holes. Tee times are only reserved for weekends and holidays. The course has 27 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Ladera Golf Course:
3401 Ladera Dr NW
87120 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-836-4449
How is the course?:
This facility has an eighteen hole regulation course and a nine hole executive course. These courses are basically wide open, and most holes play straightaway. These are excellent courses for the average golfer. The signature hole on the Regulation Course is #17, a 540-yard, par 5, requiring a tee shot up a dogleg left fairway with a water hazard that comes into play. The scorecard for the Executive Course doesn't show handicaps for individual holes; ladies tee off at the same set of tees as the men. The course has 27 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We give this course 2 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Los Altos Golf Course:
9717 Copper Ave NE
87123 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-298-1897
How is the course?:
The course was built in 1979. This course is adjacent to a major airport and you must allow landing planes to pass before hitting tee shots on the #1 and #9 holes. The course doesn't have many hazards, but the fairways are narrow. The course provides enjoyable golfing for all skill levels. Due to its very small, severely sloped, and well-bunkered green, locals consider hole #6 as the most difficult hole on the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bermuda Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Puerto Del Sol Golf Course:
1800 Girard Blvd SE
87106 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-265-5636
What is the course like?:
This traditional course has narrow, well-bunkered fairways. One hole you will remember is #14, a 451-yard, par 4, requiring a lengthy uphill tee shot to a dogleg right fairway, then another long iron or fairway wood to the green. A water hazard comes into play on hole #9, a 427-yard, par 4. "Golf Digest" rated this course as the 10th "Best Public Course" in the state for 1996. Visitors have just a short drive to nearby Old Town Albuquerque, scenic Santa Fe, or the Indian pueblos. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $30 - $60.
Our opinion:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Paradise Hills Golf Club:
10035 Country Club Ln NW
87114 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-898-7001
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How is the course?:
The course opened in 1958. This undulating course has narrow fairways, many species of trees, and scenic mountain views. The signature hole is #6, but the most difficult hole is #16, an uphill, 525-yard, par 5, which plays more like 575 yards. "Golf Digest" rated this as the 10th "Best in State" course for 1995-96, and the 9th best for 1997-98. Bob E. Baldock designed the course. Four Hills Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 41-50 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees range from $60 - $90.
Contact information for Four Hills Country Club:
911 Four Hills Rd SE
87123 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-296-1122
What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1996. This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The courses, which are located along the Rio Grande River, feature typical desert conditions with extraordinary panoramic views from the tee boxes. The greens are medium-sized and have contour, and the fairways are also undulating with natural roughs on the borders. Nine hole rounds are permitted on a stand-by basis only. Friday is included in the weekend green fee rate. Bill Phillips designed the course. The course has 54 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.
Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass
Fees are around $60 - $90.
Our rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.
Contact information for Isleta Eagle Golf Course:
4001 Hwy 47 SE
87105 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernalillo county.
Phone: 505-869-0950