Golfing Albuquerque - Tee off at Albuquerque golf courses

Golfing in Albuquerque is world-renowned, and a plethora of golf courses in the area will delight any vacationer. Many Albuquerque golf courses offers spectacular views of nearby Sandia peak, and most are designed by famous golfers and will offer a challenge. If golfing is your game, you're sure to be satisfied with Albuquerque golfing.

Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course
Golf Digest gave Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course a high rating in 1981. The magazine listed it among the top 50 municipal golf courses in America. Arroyo Del Oso, located at 7001 Osuna Road N.E., has 18 holes and a par 72. Its rolling fairways and deep sand traps challenge intermediate players. Green fees vary for junior, regular, and senior players at this course. Call the golf course at (505) 889-3699 for more information about tee times and fees.

Isleta Eagle Golf Course
This golf course's motto is "Play Where Eagles Soar!" Eagles, however, are not the only objects that soar over its verdant terrain. Golf balls do too as visiting golfers perfect their skills at this 27-hole, desert-style course. It comprises three 9-hole courses. Isleta Eagle's rolling topography and stretched fairways challenge those who claim to be the best at the game. Weekday and weekend green fees vary. Call (888) 293-9146 for reservations or for more information about its fees and tee times. Isleta Eagle is located at 4001 Highway 47 S.E.

Ladera Golf Course
Ladera Golf Course, located at 3401 Ladera Drive N.W., offers a view of the majestic Sandia Mountains and area volcanoes. The 18-hole, par-72 course challenges moderate- to advance-level golfers. This verdant and spacious golf course has offered the public a place to practice their golfing skills since April 1980. It is considered the most challenging of all courses in Albuquerque. Green fees and tee times vary. Call the course at (505) 836-4449 for more detailed information.

Los Altos Golf Course
Weekend golfers might want to step onto Los Altos' lush terrain. The 18-hole course is surrounded by trees and features two gaping lakes and a few gigantic sand traps. It is designed for the fast player. Los Altos amenities include a 9-hole, par-3 Executive course. It is located at 9717 Copper N.E. Green fees and tee times vary. Call Los Altos at (505) 298-1897 for more information.

Paradise Hills Golf Club
Paradise Hills Golf Club, at 10035 Country Club Lane N.W., is a premier golf course managed by the American Golf Corporation in Santa Monica, Ca. Visiting golfers might successfully learn how to maneuver around its towering trees. The 18-hole, par-72 course is worth a visit. There is a restaurant, driving range, putting green, and pro shop on its premises. Call (505) 898-7001 for more club information.

Puerto Del Sol Golf Course
Men and women golfers hone their putting skills on Puerto Del Sol's tree-lined fairways. The 9-hole golf course is located at 1800 Girard S.E. Beginning and senior golfers flock to this golf course, partially because it is the only one in the city with a lit driving range. It is one of best courses in the Southwest, according to the National Golf Foundation. Green fees and tee times vary at Puerto Del Sol. Call the course at (505) 265-5636 for more information.

UNM Champion Golf Course
One of the best championship golf courses in the Southwest and all of America is located on the University of New Mexico's campus. UNM's Championship Golf Course has 18 holes, and a 3-hole beginner's course. Golf Digest listed it among the nation's top 25 golf courses. The golf course, designed by well-known architect Robert Lawrence, has well-manicured greens. Fees vary at this course, which is located at 3601 University Blvd. S.E.

UNM North Golf Course
The North Golf Course, another spectacular sporting attraction at the University of New Mexico, is a superb 9-hole course. It is a quick course designed for the busy golfer. The course is located on UNM'S North Campus at the intersection of Tucker and Yale N.E. Green fees are $11.55 for nine holes during the weekend, and $10.55 to play nine holes on weekdays. Tee times vary. Call the facility at (505) 277-4146 for more information.

Outside of Albuquerque

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club
Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, at 1 Clubhouse Drive in Sandia Park, is nationally known for its award-winning layout. It is enclosed by the area's breathtaking mountains. Paa-Ko's greens are decorated with native foliage and rock outcroppings. Golfers can get 5,702 to 7,562 yards of playing opportunity on this 18-hole course. Players will have to strategize to land a hole in one on downhill tracts that swerve through ponderosa and juniper trees. However, Paa-Ko remains a chosen spot for golfers of all skill levels. Golf Digest, in its January 2001 issue, named it the "Best New Affordable Course in America for 2000." Visitors should call Paa-Ko at (866) 898-5987 for specific information about its green fees and tee times.

Santa Ana Golf Club
This 27-hole, link-style golf course is nestled amid the area's natural wonders - the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and Sandia mountains. Santa Ana Golf Club, a championship course tucked within the Santa Ana Pueblo, has three 9-hole tracts. Other features add to Santa Ana's grandeur. It has a restaurant, a 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, eight sparkling lakes, and practice ranges. There is also a pro shop full of golfing equipment and club wear and accessories on site. Santa Ana is located at 288 Prairie Star Road in nearby Bernillo. Call (505) 867-9464 for information about its green fees and tee times.