New Mexico State University Golf Course

Las Cruces, NM · 1.5 mi away

Baxter Spann desert design with Organ Mountain views near Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM · 3.8 mi away

Sonoma Ranch Golf Course is a public course in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in the Mesilla Valley with views of the nearby Organ Mountains. It was designed by Cal Olson and opened in 2000, the first new public course built in Las Cruces in more than fifty years. The layout runs through bluegrass fairways cut into the desert brush, with undulating bentgrass greens, multiple bunkers, and water hazards, including a large lake bordering the finishing holes. Five sets of tees accommodate a range of playing abilities. Sonoma Ranch is fully open to the public and includes a clubhouse, pro shop, and grill. Ownership changed in 2021 when it was acquired by the group that also owns Red Hawk Golf Course, with plans to operate the two courses together.

El Paso, TX · 30 mi away

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course is a public 27-hole facility in El Paso, Texas, at the foothills of the Franklin Mountains. It was designed by architects Ken Dye and Jeffrey Brauer and is arranged as three nine-hole loops, named East, West and North, that can be combined into different 18-hole rounds, which is why the club does not publish a single par or yardage figure for the whole property. The layout is carved from the Chihuahuan Desert and features undulating greens and rolling terrain that reward accurate approach shots, with native desert plants and wildlife visible throughout the round. The facility includes a golf shop, a bar and grill, and hosts tournaments, outings and private events such as weddings. Tee times can be booked online, and the course offers tiered rates for weekday and weekend play, seniors, twilight rounds, active military and first responders.