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Might be headed there in a month or two to visit my future brother-in-law and his family, and Im going to bring the sticks this time. Where should I play? I'd like to keep it under $50 if thats possible, and keep it in Alberquerque,too.

 

Is the University of NM course my best option?

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I am from abq. Twin warriors is the best in burque.

Santa Ana is going to be cheaper than twin but not as nice.

Isleta has 3 nines, with two being much better

sandia is a total resort course but is in a nice setting.

UNM is my college. ....it is a good course but near airport and interstate so not the best scenery.

In a couple months time paako ridge should be ready to go, you should not miss it even though it is on the other side of the mountain.

I will talk to you more about it on tues.

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Headed back to NM in early Sept, and looking to get a round in. I've now played Sandia and Paa Ko, should I head back to Paa Ko for a twilight round or should I check out Twin Warriors? Paa Ko is the best course Ive ever played, but it was about 30 degrees with snow in the bunkers when I played it.

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What dates are you going Mark? I may be talked into heading up there to visit my family!

Paako Definitely since it wil be in perfect shape....however, I love Twin Warriors >>>> So I get biased....If you want to travel a short distance...Cochiti is really cool too(actually not any farther than Paako).

And if you don't mind a little farther...Santa Fe has some good courses.

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I think its oct 8-10, or maybe the 9-11th? I'm still trying to figure out whether or not I can get a round in while I'm up there.

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I live in ABQ and the time you are coming is during the balloon fiesta which is a must if you have not seen it before. As for golf Santa Ana is great and Twin Warriors is awesome but more expensive. If you want a public course Arroyo Del Oso is the most popular. I would stick with UNM Championship course or Santa Ana, Twin if you do a Twlight round. Let me know and maybe we can get in a round together.

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Cool, I'll keep you updated. Last time I was there, I played Sandia and really enjoyed it, but I think if I play, I'll get out to Paa Ko Ridge as I'd like to play it in prime condition. I'd be staying in the Four Hills neighborhood, so Paa Ko really wasnt that bad of a drive, and Sandia was really close as well.

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Dang Tom, that course looks sweet! I think Im going to have to make a golf only trip out there as there seems to be some really nice courses that Ive yet to play.

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I lived in New Mexico from 2005 to 2008, and would recommend all the courses mentioned above. Twin Warriors and Black Mesa might be my favroites, but UNM South is a true test of golf. Never cared for Santa Ana...

One not mentioned was Pueblo de Cochiti Golf Course, http://www.golfcochititoday.com/default.asp?CustComKey=58343&CategoryKey=345139&pn=Page&DomName=golfcochititoday.com

about half way between ABQ and Santa Fe, its a very nice layout too. For the money, Arroyo Del Oso might be the cheapest, but Marty Sanchez links de Santa Fe is pretty reasonable too. That was my home course when I lived out there, nice layout, but the greens were a bit bumpy at times for me....

http://www.linksdesantafe.com/msl_home.htm

Towa is another up near Santa Fe, some liked it, I never did, conditioning was always a problem, but maybe things have improved the last couple of years.

http://www.buffalothunderresort.com/santa-fe-golf/index.cfm

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[quote name='fore_life' timestamp='1282796063' post='2662460']
my thing is that I have to play pretty close to east ABQ.
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If that is a restriction, then Arroyo Del Oso first and UNM second, are about your only options, maybe Sandia too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=opera&hs=PUJ&rls=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=golf+albuquerque&fb=1&gl=us&hq=golf&hnear=Albuquerque,+NM&ei=S3p2TPbYIsH78AaZwb2jBw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CDsQtgMwAA


Plus, Arroyo Del Oso is really pretty cheap to play, peak rates on a weekend are $29 walking, $21 in the late afternoon. I will also add that when I played there a few years ago, I was actually shocked at how good and fast their greens were for a course that gets that much play, probably more than any course in the state.....

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[quote name='Mike_C' timestamp='1282833427' post='2662984']
[quote name='fore_life' timestamp='1282796063' post='2662460']
my thing is that I have to play pretty close to east ABQ.
[/quote]

If that is a restriction, then Arroyo Del Oso first and UNM second, are about your only options, maybe Sandia too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=opera&hs=PUJ&rls=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=golf+albuquerque&fb=1&gl=us&hq=golf&hnear=Albuquerque,+NM&ei=S3p2TPbYIsH78AaZwb2jBw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CDsQtgMwAA


Plus, Arroyo Del Oso is really pretty cheap to play, peak rates on a weekend are $29 walking, $21 in the late afternoon. I will also add that when I played there a few years ago, I was actually shocked at how good and fast their greens were for a course that gets that much play, probably more than any course in the state.....
[/quote]


GO to Arroyo if you want to play a five + hour round. Every retiree in the qraque is out there, and really not a great course, serviceable at best. UNM championship is the way to go in town. Paa Ko obviously a great track and if you have not played it without snow then you should do so. Personally not a fan of Sandia or Isleta, both kind of circusy.

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[quote name='stp' timestamp='1282834723' post='2663040']
[quote name='Mike_C' timestamp='1282833427' post='2662984']
[quote name='fore_life' timestamp='1282796063' post='2662460']
my thing is that I have to play pretty close to east ABQ.
[/quote]

If that is a restriction, then Arroyo Del Oso first and UNM second, are about your only options, maybe Sandia too.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=opera&hs=PUJ&rls=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=golf+albuquerque&fb=1&gl=us&hq=golf&hnear=Albuquerque,+NM&ei=S3p2TPbYIsH78AaZwb2jBw&sa=X&oi=local_group&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CDsQtgMwAA


Plus, Arroyo Del Oso is really pretty cheap to play, peak rates on a weekend are $29 walking, $21 in the late afternoon. I will also add that when I played there a few years ago, I was actually shocked at how good and fast their greens were for a course that gets that much play, probably more than any course in the state.....
[/quote]


GO to Arroyo if you want to play a five + hour round. Every retiree in the qraque is out there, and really not a great course, serviceable at best. UNM championship is the way to go in town. Paa Ko obviously a great track and if you have not played it without snow then you should do so. Personally not a fan of Sandia or Isleta, both kind of circusy.
[/quote]


I agree that UNM is the best course on the east side, but just guessing from where he might be, Arroyo would be closer, and cheaper. But if you can drive the extra 10-15 minutes to UNM and don't mind paying a bit more, it is the way to go.... And I hear ya with those 5+ hour rounds at the Arroyo, I got stuck in one of those once on a Saturday playing with my daughter. But once I went there over the Thanksgiving holiday and got paired with the head pro and one of his students, a girl who now has her card on the LPGA tour, was one of the most fun rounds I had in New Mexico....

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So I booked my tee time for next Wed, Sept 8th at 2:30 PM. As of right now, I'm playing solo so if anyone wants to play with, it'd be $59. I can not wait to play this track again, especially since I wont have to wear 30 layers of clothes this time lol. We're driving up Wed morning, leaving PHX at 6:30 am, and I tee off at 230. Nt ideal, but I'm sure I'll stretch my legs on the beautiful course!

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