Large elm trees come into play on most holes.
The signature hole is #18, a 464-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot up
a sharp dogleg left fairway, then a long approach shot to the green.
If the ladies choose to play from the white tees, their par is actually 73.
Tee times are only reserved for Sundays. Improvements to this course are in progress,
but they won't be completed for several years. For more information about this golf course, or about the Albuquerque Country Club area in general,
click here.
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Four Hills Country Club is located foothills, in Albuquerque's southeast corner.
Along with its top-notch golf course, the club offers services such as banquet facilities
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The club's undulating golf course has narrow fairways, with many species of trees and stunning mountain views.
The signature hole is #6, but the most difficult hole is #16, which is an uphill, 525-yard, par 5.
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"Golf Digest" rated this as the 10th "Best in State" course for 1995-96,
and the 9th best for 1997-98. The 18 holes are set up to provide a Championship course, with par 72 for 6728 yards,
a 72-par middle course of 6492 yards, and a
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| The Four Hills golf course is located in the exclusive Four Hills subdivision.
This is an area of executive homes, with some new construction and also many older, established neighborhoods.
The lots in Four Hills, particularly in the older neighborhoods, tend to be larger than in most
areas of Albuquerque, often up to half an acre in size. Prices in Four Hills start at just under $150,000,
and the largest homes may sell for $400,000 or more. Average home prices here are over $200,000.
For more information about this golf course, or about Four Hills real estate,
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| Chamisa Hills Country Club, located slightly northwest of Albuquerque, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico,
offers 27 holes of Championship golf, tennis courts,
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This club has three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. This scenic club has hosted the state open many times. Springtime brings the wind into play, which makes the tree-lined, hilly fairways even more difficult.
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Several of Rio Rancho's most exclusive subdivisions offer homes that back on fairways of Chamisa Hills, as do a few townhome developments, and even an elegant apartment complex or two. From smaller townhomes homes
to dramatic new executive homes, the residential areas surrounding this golf course offer real estate options to suit any avid golfer's needs. |
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The Paradise Hills golf club offers an 18-hole course that was rated the
"best Public Golf in Albuquerque" in the 1994-95 Places to Play in the United States by Golf Digest.
Lush, tree-lined fairways and mature greens combine with all the amenities of a first-class country club, bringing resort-style golf at public prices.
Located amidst the high-desert mesas of Albuquerque's west side, the course at Paradise Hills
provides a true test for both the novice and "scratch" golfer, from its challenging bunker shots to the long, sailing drives from the championship tees at 6900 yards.
Recent renovations to the course,
plus driving range, practice greens, and outstanding pro shop,
along with an excellent club restaurant, lounge and banquet facility
benefit local golfers. Residential neighborhoods of executive homes, both older and newer, flank the course.
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Tanoan Country Club lies at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains, amidst scenic splendor. Tanoan's 27-hole championship course
with three unique, nine-hole layouts, offers a variety of play with lush, undulating fairways,
extensive water hazards and bunkers, and flawlessly manicured greens.
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The three nine hole courses can be played in three eighteen hole combinations, including
the highly challenging Sandia/Zia Course, and all holes have elevated greens.
Apart from the golf course itself, Tanoan Country Club offers the perfect site wedding receptions and other special occasions. |
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Tanoan, one of the most prestigious country clubs in New Mexico,
provides excellent facilities for dining and dancing, complete with spectacular sunsets and city views.
and a romantic balcony overlooking the pool and twinkling city. Additional facilities include
a full driving range, two putting greens, and a complete golf shop for golfers, plus
men's and ladies' locker rooms, a semi-formal dining room and casual cafe with fabulous views of the city,
14 tennis courts, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, toddler's pool, diving tank and snack bar.
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As a residential area, Tanoan is among the most prestigious locations in New Mexico. The private, gated community
provides a secure and elegant environment for many of the most exclusive homes in Albuquerque.
From the smallest townhomes to million dollar homes on the golf course, Tanoan has demonstrated
consistent appeal for discriminating homebuyers since its inception. For additional information about Tanoan Country Club, or about real estate in Tanoan,
click here.
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The most challenging of Albuquerque's four city-owned golf courses, Ladera Golf Course is located west of the
Rio Grande, on the far west side of the city. The course measures 7,060 yards from the championship tees,
6,618 from the regulation tees with a Par 72, and 5,966 yards, also a Par 72 from the women's tee.
The course also includes a 9-hole Executive Course that goes 2,053 yards from the men's tees, and 1,852 yards from the women's tees.
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| The long course, nestled at the foot of the volcanoes, is uniquely designed to complement the natural terrain.
The short course, with its moderate-to-advanced challenge level, is a favorite with beginners, seniors, and junior golfers.
Major features of the course include a broad teeing area, large driving range tee, spacious greens, roomy practice putting greens, and four large lakes.
Beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains to the east and the volcanoes to the west are additional pluses. |
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Located at an elevation of 6500+ feet, on the eastern slope of the
Sandia Mountains, Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Course provides a golfing experience to remember.
Designed by famed course architect Ken Dye, Paako Ridge was voted the best new, affordable,
public golf course in 2000 by Golf Digest. |
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The Paa-ko course features landing areas and greens separated by the arroyos, native vegetation, and rock outcroppings of the Sandias.
Each hole offers five sets of tees allowing play from 5,702 to 7,562 yards. Many of the holes play downhill, through the pinon, ponderosa, and juniper dotting the landscape. | |
| Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club currently offers 18 holes, with 9 additional holes under construction. Available services at the club include
a putting green, practice range, food and beverage service, restaurant, pro shop, carts, PGA instruction, club rental, and more. And, of course, the views
from the course are unrivaled! |
| The Paa-ko community contains recently-built, elegant executive homes on mountain acreage. A limited number of golf course lots are
available, and home price range from about $300,000 up into the million dollar range. For additional information about Paa-ko Ridge Golf Course, and homes available in the area,
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| Click here to view the course online! |
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The Isleta Eagle Golf Course, located just five minutes south of Albuquerque on the Isleta Reservation,
offers 27 holes. Each of the distinctly different 9 hole tracts was designed around and named after its primary topographic feature.
The Lakes Nine, Arroyo Nine and Mesa Nine all afford you panoramic views of the broad Rio Grande Valley and surrounding rugged mountains.
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| As the Isleta course is located on the Isleta Indian Reservation, golf course lots and homes are not available
for sale here. Quick and easy access to this challenging and beautiful course is, however, available from neighboring areas of
the Albuquerque South Valley and Bosque Farms. For additional information about the Isleta Eagle Golf Course, or homes available nearby,
click here. |
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The University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course is an 18-hole course complete with a 3-hole beginner's course and a driving range.
Golf Digest Magazine has ranked the UNM Championship course as among the Top 25 public golf courses in the nation.
The men's 1998 NCAA finals, along with such other major tournaments as PGA an LPGA qualifying events have
been held on the course. |
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The Championship Course's rolling fairways and undulating greens, designed by Robert Lawrence, offer a unique golfing experience.
A player can expect the unexpected on this course dotted with traps, water hazards, elevated greens and tees, gullies and ridges.
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The oldest of the four city-owned courses, Los Altos golf course originally opened in May, 1960.
The course especially appeals to the weekend golfer with a natural slice, as it course was designed for relatively fast play.
Foursomes here could play an 18-hole round in three-and-one-half hours. |
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The 9-hole, Executive Par 3 course suits the needs of golfers on a tight schedule.
In spite of its seemingly flat terrain, the Los Altos course layout features two large lakes,
numerous mature trees, and large sand traps. Beginners to intermediate golfers find Los Altos ideal,
with 6,180 yards from the men's tees, at par 71, and 5,895 yards from the women's tees, at par 74.
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| Los Altos' easy access and convenient location, just off the freeway at the
Eubank exit, along with its beautiful views add to its appeal. |
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Located in the Bear Canyon Arroyo of Albuquerque's Northeast Heights (from which
it gets its name), Arroyo del Oso golf course was first opened in 1965. An additional
9 holes, know as "The Dam" was constructed in 1987, bringing the total number o holes to 27.
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Golf Digest Magazine rated Arroyo Del Oso in the top 50 Municipal Golf Courses in the Country in 1981.
Although not a tough course, three water-hole obstacles, sand traps, large greens, and rolling fairways make the course
best suited for intermediate to advanced players, with 6,545 yards Par 72 for men and 6,015 yards at Par 73 for women.
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Some homes in Northeast Albuquerque neighborhoods like American Heritage
feature golf course lots flanking Arroyo del Oso golf course. For more details
about Arroyo del Oso, or homes in the area, click here.
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The Santa Ana Golf Club, at Santa Ana Pueblo just north of Albuqurque, offers a 27-hole championship links-style
golf course. Each hole offers five sets of tees, with play from 5500 to 7400 yards, depending on the tee you select.
There is also a 22000 square-foot club house, a four-star restaurant, a casual bar and grille, full-service prop shop, eight lakes, and practice facilities. |
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Designed by Ken Killian, Santa Ana was designated as "one of America's three best true links-style golf courses," by The New York Times.
The par 71 Tamaya-Cheena combination plays at more than 7,239 yards, while the Tamaya-Star is a par 72 at more than 7,200 yards, and the Cheena-Star combination is more than 7,100 yards at par 71.
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Located off the Bernalillo exit of I25, and just north of Rio Rancho's "Enchanted Hills" area, Santa Ana Golf Club
is easily accessible from Albuquerque, and very conveniently located for residents of Rio Rancho and Bernalillo.
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