Since it was officially opened in 1967, The Championship Golf Course has been one of the finest facilities of its kind nationwide. It has been nationally recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the top-25 public courses in the country, and in January of 1991 Golfweek Magazine rated all public and private courses in the country by state, and dubbed The Championship Course the number one course to play in New Mexico. The Course is still holding strong in the rankings seven years later, and in 1998, Golfweek tabbed the Championship Course No. 2 in the West, behind only the Stanford University Golf Course in Palo Alto, Calif. The Championship Course is no stranger to major tournaments. It was the site of the 1950, 1976 and 1992 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships as well as the 1998 NCAA Championships. In 1987 the course was the sight of the women's NCAA tourney.
Twin Warriors Golf Club is eighteen holes of high desert, championship golf routed in and around 20 ancient cultural sites of previous habitation and activity. The course has beautiful grassy knolls and ridges dotted with Juniper and Pinon Pine. Wonderful dry washes known as arroyos and eroded land features, along with the sacred butte known as Tuyuna or "Snakehead" complete a picture framed by spectacular views of the Sandia Mountains.
The 18-hole "Tijeras Arroyo" course at the Kirtland Golf Course facility in Kirtland Afb, New Mexico features 6,971 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.9 and it has a slope rating of 127. Tijeras Arroyo golf course opened in 1970. U.S. Air Force Services Agency manages this facility, with Zack Adamson as the General Manager.
Santa Ana Golf Club is the award winning sister course to Twin Warriors Golf Club. The course is ranked in the prestigious top 100 in the country by both Golf Digest and Golfweek. The Santa Ana Golf Club is a daily fee golf course - only one fee for the entire day! The golf course offers the glorious natural splendor of the Santa Ana Pueblo. Located north of Albuquerque, NM and woven through the desert along the Rio Grande, it is surrounded by the grandeur of the Jemez Mountains to the west, the Sangre de Cristos to the north, and the Sandia Mountains immediately east, offering a spectacular view of the 10,000-foot Sandia Peak. Native grasses, subtle mounding and eight crystal-blue lakes will inspire and challenge you to play your best.
The Sandia Golf Club was developed by the Pueblo of Sandia as an amenity of the Sandia Resort & Casino. The Club features a 7,772-yard golf course designed by Scott Miller and managed by OB Sports Golf Management. The Golf course opened for play on June 11, 2005.
Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including volcanoes, archeological sites and an estimated 24,000 carved images. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, the spirits of the people who created, and who appreciate them.
The 18-hole "Desert Greens" course at the Desert Greens Golf Course facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico features 6,808 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 129 on Blue grass. Desert Greens golf course opened in 1962. Marc Baca manages the course as the General Manager.
Enjoy a golfing challenge on Albuquerque's West Side at Ladera. Opened in 1980, Ladera features include spacious greens, a broad teeing area and a large driving range tee, roomy practice putting greens, and four large lakes. Surrounding Ladera are beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains to the east and the volcanoes to the west. Ladera measures 7,060 yards from the championship tees, 6,618 from the regulation tees with a Par 72, and 5,966 yards from the women's tee, which also has a Par 72. The course also includes a 9-hole Executive Course that stretches 2,053 yards from the men's tees, and 1,852 yards from the women's tees. The Executive 9-hole course has a moderate to advanced challenge level and is favored by beginners, seniors, and junior golfers. The long course is uniquely designed in natural terrain, nestled at the foot of the volcanoes. Ladera is a challenging city-owned course, with the longest playing yardage of any of the other city courses.
Ready to rock-n-roll like never before? Cliff's is home to some of the wildest thrill rides ever, including the newest SUPER FIRE BALL! Spin through the air on the SideWinder and ride a Falling Star right into orbit! For the even more daring, there's Musik Express, sending riders for a spinning good time. Not to be missed is New Mexico's only super-coaster, The New Mexico Rattler! This world-famous ride, with its high-speed thrills and excitement, sinks its fangs into daring guests. It's no wonder that Cliff's Amusement Park is still the Numer 1 place for family fun. Look around and you'll see a smile on every face - or better yet, hear screams of delight as your mom, dad, kids or friends fly high into the air. Or maybe they'll just enjoy a simple train ride 'round the park. Who knows? There's something for every one at Cliff's, where family time is the best you can have anywhere.
Nestled in Bear Canyon Arroyo, this 27-hole Northeast Albuquerque course is noted for its interesting topography. Arroyo del Oso isn't necessarily a tough course. Its features - which include large greens, rolling fairways, three water-hole obstacles, and sand traps - meet the needs of intermediate and advanced players The course opened in 1965. A 9-hole addition named "Dam 9" was constructed in 1987, giving Arroyo del Oso its 27 holes. Arroyo del Oso's primary course is 6,545 yards Par 72 for men, and 6,015 yards Par 73 for women. The Dam 9 plays to a Par 36 at 3,300 yards, crossing the Bear Canyon Arroyo three times. In 1981, Golf Digest Magazine rated Arroyo del Oso among the top 50 Municipal Golf Courses in the nation.
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