University of New Mexico

About University of New Mexico

You'd be surprised how solid this university course is – it punches well above its weight for a college track. The layout makes smart use of the high desert terrain around Albuquerque, with several elevated tees that give you sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains while you're trying to figure out which way the wind is blowing today. The routing feels more thoughtful than your typical university course, avoiding the cookie-cutter feel that plagues so many college layouts. What really sets this place apart is the conditioning, which stays surprisingly consistent year-round thanks to New Mexico's dry climate and solid maintenance standards. The greens roll true, and you won't find yourself battling through worn-out fairways like at some public tracks. At 4.4 stars from locals who know their golf, it's clearly exceeding expectations. The walking policy is a nice touch too – you can actually enjoy the high desert setting at a decent pace rather than being stuck behind a parade of carts.

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