Championship Golf Course - University of New Mexico

3601 University Blvd SE,

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106

  • Office

    +1 (505) 277 4546
  • Pro shop

    +1 (505) 277 4546
  • Golf pro

    Adam Roybal (General Mgr)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Desert-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Desert; Interstate Hwy-25 runs close to the west side of the course.

  • Designer:

    Robert "Red" Lawrence

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7562
6031
5381
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.4
68.4
69.1

At the same location:

Located next to the main University campus, 5 mi N of the Championsip course, is the 9-hole par-36 North course (3318 yds from back tees).

Location

Latitude:

35.031771

Longitude:

-106.630168

How to get there:

4.5 mi S of central Albuquerque.

Championship Golf Course - University of New Mexico

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1967

The Championship Golf Course - University of New Mexico is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in New Mexico. This desert-style course 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

Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

This is the home course of the University of New Mexico golf teams ("the Lobos").

Published ranking

USA's 18th best college/campus course (Golfweek, 2022).

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124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.

79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).

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Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.

Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.

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