The holes follow the topography nicely, fairways turning both ways, a good variety of different length par 3's, 4's and 5's, pleasing elevation changes, all set against the stunning back drop of the Sandia mountains. They were starting the morning groups off the back nine, made no difference to me as it was my first time golfing here and I was hooked up with a group that knew their way around the course.

I was hooked up with three players (Lee, Pat & Marlin) who turned out to be regulars at the course. The check in was efficient and painless, my bag already on the back of a cart downstairs and waiting for me. 'No problem in getting you out this morning' was the response I received from behind the counter of a well stocked pro shop. Situated right next to the Sandia Casino and Resort, the Sandia Golf Club appeared to be a busy place. Side note- I’m a 70 year old retiree who’s played all over the country and all the best courses in N.M. You’ll go home thankful you chose this course while you were in the Land of Enchantment.

Overall, when you come to Sandia, bring expectations of playing a good round of golf, in a beautiful setting, with all the amenities you would want from a resort course.

Note that there are six small lakes/water hazards you’ll want to avoid, but they only add to the beauty of the course. It’s formulated specifically for quality golf courses who can afford to buy it). Should your ball, unfortunately, land in one of the numerous traps, you’ll be hitting out of the best sand I’ve ever played out of. The highly skilled and experienced course superintendent is charged with and maintains high quality and pristine fairways, greens, tee boxes, and rough, and the practice facilities are excellent. With 5 tee boxes you can choose to play the course from 4954 to 7755 yards. The restaurant is so good people come there to eat, even when they’re not golfing.Īt 5300 feet above sea level (where golf balls fly farther) the course itself is laid out in, over, around and through arroyos (small canyons) at the base of the Sandia Mountains that hover 5000 feet above the course and always provide an added aesthetic beauty to your day. The four pro’s, clubhouse staff, cart assistants, and even the ground crew will always give you a greeting with a smile. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and available. Since it’s owned by the wealthiest casino in New Mexico, which prides itself in having the best resort in the state, the course is always in immaculate condition.

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