Black Mesa Golf Club

115 State Road 399,

Española, New Mexico 87532

  • Office

    +1 (505) 747 8946
  • Pro shop

    +1 (505) 747 8946
  • Golf pro

    Tom G. Velarde (PGA, Director of Golf)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Desert-style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Desert.

  • Designer:

    Baxter Spann

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7307
5871
5162
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.9
66.9
71.2

Location

Latitude:

35.960709

Longitude:

-106.053225

How to get there:

4 mi SE of Espanola / 24 mi N of Santa Fe / 83 mi NE of Albuquerque.

Black Mesa Golf Club

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 2003

Black Mesa Golf Club is home to a championship golf course that ranks with some of the best in New Mexico. This desert-style layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.

List of courses: New Mexico

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Published ranking

New Mexico's 4th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 95th best public access course (Golf Digest, 2023).

Where2Stay

  • Santa Claran Hotel & Casino

    460 N. Riverside Drive, Española, NM 87532.

    +1 (505) 367 4900

    Visit website

    The Santa Claran Hotel Casino offers 124 rooms, including 1 and 2 bedroom suites. The hotel is characterised by traditional styles and the simple, yet elegant designs of northern New Mexico.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Black Mesa (3.5 mi)

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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