Mid March in Santa Fe - Even though there is snow and skiing high in the mountains; golfers are now out in full force as the average day temperatures run 50 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Hitting a golf ball at 7,000 feet is a lot of fun or very frustrating. You will crush your drives in this thin air, then often overshoot the green with your wedge. We suggest shooting a bucket of practice shots before a full round.

In Santa Fe we have three private golf course communities: Las Campanas, Quail Run, and Wedgewood on the Green.

Las Campanas maintains one championship course, Sunrise Golf Course, a private 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-signature golf course. Sunrise is rated the top course in New Mexico by Golf Digest magazine. Las Campanas is also a gated community including a clubhouse, spa, and equestrian facilities. Homes price range $700,000 - $3 million.

Quail Run is a gated community with an 18 hole irons course. Clubhouse, restaurant, spa, indoor pool also included. Condos and homes price range, $300,000 - $500,000.

Wedgewood on the Green is part of the Santa Fe Country Club. Available for each home within Wedgewood is a membership to the Santa Fe Country Club, Santa Fe's oldest club boasting an 18 hole golf course surrounded by lush trees. The pool, tennis courts, restaurant and bar are available only to members and their guests. Home price range, $164,000 - $225,000.

If one prefers not to live in these golf communities, you can live anywhere in Santa Fe County and enjoy other municipal courses: Marty Sanchez, Santa Fe Country Club, Cochiti Golf, Towa Golf and Black Mesa Golf Club. Golf within a half hour of Santa Fe:

Santa Fe Country Club 505-471-0601
Marty Sanchez 505-955-4400
Pueblo de Cochiti Golf 505-465-2230, 505-465-2239
Towa Golf Resort 505-455-9000
Black Mesa Golf Club 505-747-8946
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