TAOS COUNTRY CLUB
The Taos Country Club is south of town with wide rolling fairways bordered by sagebrush. Afternoon public rates are lower plus the course can be walked. Hotels in Taos are expensive. Drive on 47 miles down to the Rio Grande Canyon to Espanola. 575-758-7300 www.taoscountryclub.com
SANTA CLARAN HOTEL
Part of the Black Mesa tribal ownership is the luxury hotel in Espanola. The hotel has 122 rooms, a casino, restaurant and a bowling alley. Ask for the $85 weekday golfer rate.
505-367-4900 www.santaclaran.com.