Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course

12000 McCombs,

El Paso, Texas 79934

  • Office

    +1 (915) 821 2122
  • Pro shop

    +1 (915) 821 2122
  • Fax

    +1 (915) 821 2165
  • Golf pro

    Mark Gonzalez (Head Golf Professional)
  • Academy

    Painted Dunes Learning Center

About the course

  • The Course:

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

  • Surroundings:

    Desert.

  • Designer:

    Ken Dye & Jeff Brauer
Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6925
6148
5701
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
72.7
69.4
72.5

At the same location:

Above distances are for the East-West combination. At 3460 yds from the back tees, the North-nine is similar in length to the other two nines.

Location

Latitude:

31.956677

Longitude:

-106.404819

How to get there:

17 mi N of El Paso.

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course

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

Est. 1991

Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course is a well-rated and pleasantly testing 27-hole layout, comprising the East, West and North nines. This desert-style course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
List of courses: Texas

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes (walking) at peak times in high season: weekday $28; weekend $38.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available to rent.

Practice facilities

Good

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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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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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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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