CONTINUING TO ALBUQUERQUE
Santa Ana Star Casino
Continuing south on I-25, travelers will see the huge high-rise hotel in Bernalillo. The casino resort has two golf courses also owned by the tribe. Weekend room rates are very high. Book direct on weekdays for possible specials.
505-466-2378 www.santaanastar.com
NORTH OF ALBUGUERQUE
Santa Ana Course
Adjacent to the Santa Ana Star casino are 27 holes of golf. Running along the Rio Grande River. there are also eight lakes. Paying one green fee allows unlimited golf for the full day. 505-867-9464
NORTH OF ALBUQUERQUE
Twin Warriors Golf Course
Also owned by the Santa Ana Star Casino Resort, the Twin Warriors course runs through challenging terrain. Fairways are lined by pinon pine, ravines and a waterfall. Hidden in the rugged landscape is the luxury and expensive Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. 505-771-6155
LONGEST COURSE IN NEW MEXICO
Sandia Golf Course
At 7,752 yards with grassy knolls, water hazards and wide fairways, the course is the longest in New Mexico. Troon managed. Green fees have dynamic pricing with often changing rates.
505-798-3990. www.sandiacasino.com
HUGE ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY
Sandia Casino
Sandia Casino Resort is at the base of Sandia Mountain north of Albuquerque. The entertainment center has 2,300 slot machines, multiple restaurants and a concert facility. 505-796-7500 www.sandiacasino.com
ON THE FORESTED EAST SIDE OF SANDIA PEAK
Pa-Ko-Ridge Golf Club
Always rated as the #1 course in New Mexico, Pa-Ko-Ridge is private. But it varies with limited play for non-resident golfers. As an example, annual non-resident memberships of $4,000 will allow buyers to play 25 times in a year.
505-281-6000. www.paakogolf.com
MOST POPULAR COURSE IN THE STATE
New Mexico University Championship Course
On a hill is the highly regarded University of New Mexico course, Golfweek's #2 in the state and #18 of all college courses. Mature trees bordered by sagebrush. Very busy but visitors can get tee times five days in advance. 505-277-4546.
27 HOLES SOUTH OF TOWN
Isleta Casino Resort
Below the Albuquerque airport and off I-25 are the 27-hole Isleta Casino Resort courses played in rotations. Affordable tee times. Large hotel, casino and a concert facility.
720-389-8105 www.isleta.com/leisure/golf