Desert Lakes Golf Course

About Desert Lakes Golf Course

You'll find this high-desert gem sitting at over 4,300 feet elevation in the Tularosa Basin, where the dramatic backdrop of the Sacramento Mountains creates one of New Mexico's most visually striking golf experiences. The course takes full advantage of its Chihuahuan Desert setting, with native vegetation and arroyos naturally incorporated into the design rather than fighting against the landscape. What sets this layout apart is how it embraces the desert's challenges. You'll handle elevated tees, rolling fairways carved through desert scrub, and greens that demand precise approach shots in the thin mountain air. The 4.5-star rating from nearly 300 reviews tells the story of a course that consistently delivers solid conditions and good value without the pretense of resort pricing. Walking is not only allowed but recommended here, as the routing flows naturally across the high-desert terrain and the cooler mountain temperatures make it comfortable even in summer months. This isn't a course trying to be something it's not. It's honest desert golf that rewards strategic play and offers genuine character in a region where many courses feel manufactured.

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