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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in New Mexico

Community-ranked golf courses in New Mexico, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Paako Ridge Golf Club, Black Mesa Golf Club, The Club at Las Campanas.

  1. #1
    Paako Ridge Golf Club

    Sandia Park, NM

    8.4/10
  2. #2
    Black Mesa Golf Club

    Espanola, NM

    8.3/10
  3. #3 8.3/10
  4. #4
    Albuquerque Country Club

    Albuquerque, NM

    8.2/10
  5. #5
    Santa Fe Country Club

    Santa Fe, NM

    8.2/10
  6. #6
    Pinon Hills Golf Club

    Farmington, NM

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    Tanoan Country Club

    Albuquerque, NM

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    Towa Golf Resort

    Santa Fe, NM

    8.1/10
  9. #9
    Quail Run Country Club

    Santa Fe, NM

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Twin Warriors Golf Club

    Santa Ana Pueblo, NM

    8.0/10
  11. #11 7.4/10
  12. #12
    Angel Fire Resort

    Angel Fire, NM

    7.4/10
  13. #13
    Anthony Country Club

    Anthony, NM

    7.4/10
  14. #14
    Artesia Country Club

    Artesia, NM

    7.4/10
  15. #15
    Canyon Club

    Albuquerque, NM

    7.4/10
  16. #16 7.4/10
  17. #17
    Desert Lakes Golf Club

    Alamogordo, NM

    7.4/10
  18. #18
    Gene Torres Golf Course

    Las Vegas, NM

    7.4/10
  19. #19
    Hobbs Country Club

    Hobbs, NM

    7.4/10
  20. #20 7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in New Mexico?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in New Mexico is Paako Ridge Golf Club, followed by Black Mesa Golf Club and The Club at Las Campanas. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in New Mexico?

First Loop has 84 golf courses listed in New Mexico. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in New Mexico ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in New Mexico?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in New Mexico — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.