Seeking recommendations for ABQ Golf + Good bars\restaurants

[mastapp]

Traveling out April 16 thru 19

I've cross posted in another forum, but wanted to get ideas \ suggestions about where to play within an hour of ABQ (preferably en route to either Ruidosa or Santa Fe). Also intersted to hear good resaturants \ bars to check out on our visit near ABQ.

Thanks for any advice...if anyone would like to play Sandia on Sunday AM the 17th, I have a tee time set.

[golfdaddynm]

i live in Albuquerque and here are the top courses to consider within an hour drive of ABQ:

-UNM South Championship course is south of the airport about 5 minutes and is one of the best college courses in the country from what others have told me. I think the course is in the top 3 within the city without a doubt. Prices are pretty reasonable as well at around $65 with a cart.

-Sandia is a great course as well and can offer some nice challenges. If you can play it with someone that has knowledge of the course it will help since there are some holes that become much easier with direction. It is about $90 on the weekend.

-The most difficult in the immediate area is Paako. It is in on the other side of the Sandia Mountains and is about a 30 minute drive. It is buried in the mountain and has some great holes that take advantage of the elevation changes you would expect from a mountain course. A lot of fun and very pleasant. It is about $120 on the weekend.

I would without a doubt take you up on the offer to play this Sunday but have a prior obligation. Next time you are out this way I can definitely meet up for a round and hopefully show you some of the course secrets in the land of enchantment. I can ask a few buddies if they are interested in playing if you are still looking for others, just let me know.

[mastapp]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope to play a round with you in the future.

Play well this summer!

[ws6]

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/225632-albuquerque-santa-fe/page__p__2771372__hl__frontier__fromsearch__1#entry2771372

UNM South is ok, but I would play other courses first.

[mastapp]

@ws6 -- Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.

[teejaywhy]

I highly recommend you try the regional specialty - New Mexican style enchiladas. Prepared a little differently than you are used to - stacked not rolled, with BLUE corn tortillas, layered with meat and cheese then smothered with Hatch green chili (hot stuff!) and topped with a fried egg.

Killer!

[Neurotica]

A nice little course sort of on the way to Santa Fe is Cochiti GC it is off the beaten path, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and is a little known course that is a nice challenge - and the scenery is pretty spectacular.

http://www.golfcochititoday.com

Local Golf courses in or around ABQ that are ok:

Sandia
Santa Anna
UNM South
Isleta
Paako Ridge (pricey though)
Desert Greens

For the city courses Arroyo Del Oso is not too bad, but is always crowded and slow.

As for ABQ restaraunts - Sadie's and El Pinto are the best in town and both worth a go. Definately get the enchilada at El Pinto, and the burrito at Sadie's. You will not be dissappointed! Make sure there is a cold beer or margarita close by!

[Reidman]

Really surprised no one has mentioned Black Mesa near Santa Fe (Golf Digest Top 100) or Twin Warriors. These two were definitely the highlight of my last trip through there.

Sandia was good, UNM was okay, Towa was okay, didn't care for Isleta or Santa Ana too much. Played Paa Ko the trip before...definitely the crown jewel of the area.

[fore_life]

See, I'd put UNM well above Sandia just due to the old school vibe of the course and green complexes at UNM

[mastapp]

We got out there and, due to how nice the Sandia facility was overall (resort\casino), rarely left. I wound up playing Sandia twice and really enjoyed it. I played the 6,883 yard tees and really enjoyed it. The greens putted true, the fairways were in excellent condition and the ball sure flies out there. Next time out, I'm going to definitely hit UNM South.

I did a drive-by at Arroyo Del Oso, but it looke like a round would have taken 5+ hours.

@Neurotica-you didn't steer me wrong with Sadies. I had a little difficulty finding it, even with GPS, but the Carne Avodado was tremendous.

[Neurotica]

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@Neurotica-you didn't steer me wrong with Sadies. I had a little difficulty finding it, even with GPS, but the Carne Avodado was tremendous.
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Glad you liked it!

[gr8 flopshot]

Anyone here ever been to Twin Peaks? I'll be in ABQ for four days and we heard there is some talent at Twin Peaks.

[ws6]

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Anyone here ever been to Twin Peaks? I'll be in ABQ for four days and we heard there is some talent at Twin Peaks.
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Yes, there is. Kellys and The Library also have some nice attractions. Or you could just go to TD's.

[gr8 flopshot]

Got it! Kelley's, the Library and TDs. Thanks! We'll be there for four days so we should be able to hit all of the above.

[gr8 flopshot]

Just found out that Black Mesa is in horrible shape and we will not be able to play it this weekend. I was offered to swap that round out with a round a Pueblo de Cochiti or Sandia. any suggestions on which one we should play?

[Neurotica]

Cochiti would be my reccommendation. Though challenging the views and tranquility of Cochiti are hard to beat.

[gr8 flopshot]

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Cochiti would be my reccommendation. Though challenging the views and tranquility of Cochiti are hard to beat.
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appreciate the advice. I heard Cochiti is in hte middle of nowhere. how true is that?

[ws6]

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I heard Cochiti is in hte middle of nowhere. how true is that?
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Very true. But it is pretty there.

[malasuerte]

Cohchiti is a good option.....you can also try Marty Sanchez Links.

You may want to call Las Campanas and see if you can get on there.

If you are willing to travel Taos CC is quite good....Pinon Hills is outstanding.

The course at NM Tech is a good course too.

[fore_life]

what about Paa Ko Ridge? Thats my fav NM course that Ive played so far.