Recreational Activities: Golf

Get in a few holes while visiting Northeast New Mexico, where golfers appreciate the low humidity and pleasantly warm days. In fact, it's often sunny 300 days a year! The greens fees are inexpensive and the only problem, some golfers say, is that it's hard to keep their eyes on the ball instead of on the stunning scenery that surrounds them. Rumors are balls travel 10 percent farther in the high altitude. Come check it out. Golfing is definitely on the upswing in Northeast New Mexico, and local golfers should receive much of the credit. Just ask the folks in Tucumcari, where the town mayor is also one of the golf pros! While some courses are open year-round, seasons vary, so it's a good idea to contact the course before going.

Angel Fire Country Club
Drawer B
Angel Fire, NM 87710
377-3055
18 holes, par 72, 6,600 yards.
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Clayton Golf Course
P.O. Box 4
Clayton, NM 88415
374-9957
18 holes, par 72, 6,324 yards

Conchas Dam Park Golf Course
Conchas Dam State Park
P.O. Box 905
Conchas Dam, NM 88416
868-2270
9 holes, par 36

New Mexico Highlands University Golf Course
East Mills Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701
425-7711
9 holes, par 36

Pendaries Village Golf and Country Club
P.O. Box 820
Rociada, NM 87742
18 holes, par 71, 6,101 yards
425-3561
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Raton Country Club Municipal Golf Course
83 Gardner Road
P.O. Box 83
Raton, NM 87740
445-8113
9 holes, par 35

Santa Rosa Golf Course
121 North Fourth Street
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
472-9987
9 holes, par 36

Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course
4465C Route 66
P.O. Box 1188
Tucumcari, NM 88401
461-1849
9 holes, par 36

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