Albuquerque · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Albuquerque, New Mexico: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
28th of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Mature trees and rolling fairways tucked into Bear Canyon Arroyo · Arthur Jack Snyder
A friendly city course in northeast Albuquerque with mature trees, rolling fairways, and a relaxed 27-hole layout. The municipal rates make it easy to play often.
Opened 1965 · $ · Slope 125
Lakes and waterfalls framed by big Sandia Mountain views · Scott Miller
A polished resort course at Sandia Resort and Casino, with water in play and the mountains as a backdrop. Walking is allowed if you would rather stay on your feet.
Opened 2005 · $$$ · Slope 125
Hilly fairways with sweeping elevation changes, nicknamed The Monster · Robert (Red) Lawrence
A long, storied public course that has hosted college and national events for decades. It is hilly and walkable, so take a cart on a warm day if the elevation changes wear on you.
Opened 1967 · $$ · Slope 134
High mountain course at 6,800 feet with butte-top tee vistas · Ken Dye
A scenic mountain course about 20 minutes east of town, often ranked the best in New Mexico. The cooler high elevation and wide views make a round here a treat.
Opened 2000 · $$$
Desert layout weaving past arroyos and ancient cultural sites · Gary Panks
A championship resort course at Hyatt Regency Tamaya, just north of the city, that winds through high-desert arroyos. It plays long from the tips, so pick a tee that keeps the day comfortable.
Opened 2001 · $$$$ · Slope 155
Links-style holes along the Rio Grande beneath the Sandias · Ken Killian
A links-style 27-hole layout along the Rio Grande about 20 minutes north of town, with three nines you can mix and match. The open terrain and mountain views make for an easygoing day.
Opened 1991 · $$$
