Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, NM , the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles begin a 2,000-mile journey and a 7,000-foot descent to the Gulf of Mexico. For a time they gather at Santa Cruz Lake at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Chimayo, behind the 125-foot Santa Cruz Dam.
Golfing in New Mexico might seem to be an oxymoron at first. But experienced visitors know that New Mexico features some of the best courses in the U.S., challenging enough for any pro or weekend duffer. Golf courses around Santa Fe embrace the rugged terrain to create exciting and creative tests for any golfer's game. A short drive south of Santa Fe you can find a sparkling diamond in the rough New Mexico landscape, the Pueblo de Cochiti golf course.
Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, NM , the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles begin a 2,000-mile journey and a 7,000-foot descent to the Gulf of Mexico. For a time they gather at Santa Cruz Lake at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Chimayo, behind the 125-foot Santa Cruz Dam.
Golfing in New Mexico might seem to be an oxymoron at first. But experienced visitors know that New Mexico features some of the best courses in the U.S., challenging enough for any pro or weekend duffer. Golf courses around Santa Fe embrace the rugged terrain to create exciting and creative tests for any golfer's game. A short drive south of Santa Fe you can find a sparkling diamond in the rough New Mexico landscape, the Pueblo de Cochiti golf course.