Golf
Nestled in warm southern New Mexico, Las Cruces is home to exciting championship-style golf at amateur prices, adding yet one more way to enjoy our 320 days of sunshine a year. Local courses take advantage of many desert characteristics, forcing golfers to steer clear of tricky desert brush and unforgiving desert rough. At almost 4,000 feet above sea level, golf balls travel farther, sometimes bringing into play unexpected obstacles that can require some creative shot making.
In Las Cruces, we like to say that we are “Outside 365!” Our beautiful weather allows to enjoy recreational sports almost all year long.
New Mexico State University Golf Course
Designed by Floyd Farley in 1963, the 18-hole course is framed by the majestic Organ Mountains to the east and the picturesque Mesilla Valley to the west. Measuring over 7,000 yards, the course provides a challenge to golfers of all skill levels with a unique combination of traditional and desert golf featuring large greens and generous fairways. Course amenities:
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Putting green
- Restaurant
- Full bar
- Snack bar
Red Hawk Golf Course
This 18-hole Ken Dye course is the newest addition to Las Cruces’ golfing community. Opened in October 2011 and measuring in at 7,523 (from the tips), links-style course features rolling and generous greens with a challenging yet spacious design.
Course amenities:
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Putting green
- Snack bar
- Full bar
Sonoma Ranch Golf Course
Designed by Cal Olson, Sonoma Ranch Golf Course is longish with rolling hills, strewn with bunkers and undulating bent grass greens. With five tee boxes, it offers a stimulating challenge for all levels of golfer. It is equipped with paved cart paths and a clubhouse with a full-service restaurant.
Course amenities:
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Putting green
- Restaurant
- Full bar
- Snack bar
Picacho Hills Country Club
Picacho Hills is the only private golf course in Las Cruces, offering reciprocal agreements with other private clubs. At nearly 7,000 yards, this par 72 desert-style course features lush bluegrass fairways and bent-grass tees and greens.
Course amenities:
- Private course
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Putting green
- Restaurant
- Full bar
- Locker rooms
- Snack bar