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Ehh, It is what it is.
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7/23/2012 
11/27/2012
Pros: Great for a little pit stop, this course has nice circular design that is wide open and great for the first time player. The natural boxes are easy to spot, and a few holes like #3 and #9 provide just enough challenge to improve a beginner's skill level. This course is on a bigger park complex, so the kids can picnic or play by the lake while you hit a 20 minute round with minimal player traffic. Also, there are buffalo next to the park, which is just cool to see.
BEST HOLE/S: #3; #9
BEST HOLE/S: #3; #9
Cons: Unfortunately, like many courses of this caliber - it's just not very good for most rec. and above players. #9's length is the only challenge, and if you're halfway decent you should punch yourself in the face if you shoot a four or higher on any other hole. #8 is just silly at 125' and screams ace me because you are already throwing your approach shot off the tee.
There is minimal elevation change, minor tree cover (which is a big deal in the New Mexico summer heat), and only #4 uses the foliage as a real obstacle. The boxes are rutted from weather and use, and is just an annoyance to see 200' holes labeled a par 4 or a 450' hole labeled a par five. I missed some shots and still played ten under according to the posted par my first time out. Finally, this could have been a fluke or time of year - but I was bombarded by flies the entire time on the course and that's just nasty.
WORST HOLE/S: #8
There is minimal elevation change, minor tree cover (which is a big deal in the New Mexico summer heat), and only #4 uses the foliage as a real obstacle. The boxes are rutted from weather and use, and is just an annoyance to see 200' holes labeled a par 4 or a 450' hole labeled a par five. I missed some shots and still played ten under according to the posted par my first time out. Finally, this could have been a fluke or time of year - but I was bombarded by flies the entire time on the course and that's just nasty.
WORST HOLE/S: #8
Other Thoughts: I didn't hate this course, based on the premise that I knew what level of course I was about to play. It's a pit stop short open nine-holer out in the middle of nowhere. Looking at it from that angle - the course was then pretty good.
My ultimate suggestion is if you are more than a novice player - simply keep your expectations low and be grateful there is even a place out here to bang some chains and you too can enjoy a quick round or two of golf.
My ultimate suggestion is if you are more than a novice player - simply keep your expectations low and be grateful there is even a place out here to bang some chains and you too can enjoy a quick round or two of golf.
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Nice starter 
Pros: Nice park, well maintained. Good starter course. Visiting relatives and took my boys and a nephew out for their first time. Course ensured they would experience some level of success on the course.
Cons: Your score will not reflect your ability. There isn't one hole that should be over a par 3 and #8 could easily be a par 2 if that were even possilbe.
Other Thoughts: Take your family and work on your putting, but don't feel too good when you throw underpar.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Nice Starter Course
Pros: Very easy to find and not crowded, good course for new players and it is easy to follow the course from hole to hole. Great for beginners.
Cons: Wind is a major factor, dirt tee boxes that are really rutted out.
Other Thoughts: The par levels that are stated on the tee boxes seem a bit high when compared to other courses with similar holes. If you knock one stroke off and make all the par 4's be a par 3 and the par 5's be a par 4, and the 8th hole be a par 2 the course par levels would better compare to similar courses.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros: great looking, well maintained, and easy to navigate. A great course for beginners and casual players and pretty decent course for advanced players as well. Lots of different shots, plenty of obstacles and not too crowded.
Cons: There's a pond on the course that never comes into play and a picnic/playground area that can bring up the occasional pedestrian obstacle.
Other Thoughts: Make sure to play with a local, so they can show you the alternate back 9 and the "short 10" that they've come up with, very fun, bringing it to 28 distinct holes.
also, it would be great if someone really familiar with the course could update the par and tee lengths here on the site.
also, it would be great if someone really familiar with the course could update the par and tee lengths here on the site.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Good starter course.
Pros: Easy 9 hole course with green grass and some trees. Great course for beginners.
Cons: Not very challenging. Hole 8 is under 100 ft. There are only 9 baskets, and the natural tee pads are worn and provide little traction
Other Thoughts: Playing for tags on Sunday adds a level of excitement and competition.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Fun 9 Hole Course 
Pros: Only 9 holes so the course plays quick and does not tire you out. Playing one of the alternate back 9s allows you to play 18 holes total and still have time and energy to keep going! There are several wide open shots with many tree hazards, a water hazard on hole 2, and a few long shots. The most enjoyable holes are the signature hole 6 with an ace or birdie opportunity at the short basket nestled in between the trees and the aceable hole 8. The course has a great secluded location back behind the 3rd pond of Ned Houk park. The 1st tee is right off of the parking.
Cons: Although the terrain is somewhat hilly, the elevation changes are not great. Not very challenging with only a few difficult shots, generally a beginners course. Has dirt run ups which can get muddy if it rains (although rain is rare in Eastern NM).
Other Thoughts: If you play this course with locals, we can guide you on playing the back 9 with alternate pin positions and tees. There is a long back 9 and also an alternate short back 9. Both play the course backwards and add completely different elements to the course. The short back 9 gives lots of ace and birdie opportunities. Locals usually play for tags on Sundays at 2:00 P.M. and anyone is welcome to join us.
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