Mescalero

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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

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The Golf Course of the Mountain Gods                                                                      Experience New Mexico golf in one of the most spectacular golf courses in the country. Nestled among tall pine trees under the majestic Sierra Blanca Peak is the impressive Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort Championship Golf Course. Designed by Ted Robinson, this New Mexico Golf course features an island fairway. The Championship Golf Course has recently garnered a top spot in Golf Digest's "Top 40 Casino Golf Courses" ranking.  This course was built within a canyon at an elevation 7,000 feet above sea level in 1976.    Ranked #7 in the state by Golf Digest, the fairways are wide open off the tees, but will narrow as you near the greens.  There are several trees and water hazards coming into play.  The finishing hole is quite a beauty with the lake and a fountain and the mountain peaks as a backdrop.  Word of Advice: Deer, elk, bear and mountain lions have the right of way.

The Links at Sierra Blanca
This mountainous course sits at 7,500 feet above sea level and is a Scottish link-style on the front nine and more hills and elevation changes in the back.  It boasts great views of the12,005 foot Sierra Blanca Mountain from just about every hole. A little history is deserving;  In 1990, owners R. D. Hubbard and Ed Allred of All-Hub Investments undertook the task of converting the old Sierra Blanca Regional Airport into The Links at Sierra Blanca.  With Senior PGA Tour Player Jim Colbert and architect Jeff Bauer at his side they tore up the tarmac and removed the old hangars and buildings.  Using great land management as they built the signature high rolling mounds throughout the golf course there was not any dirt brought onto or off of the property.  Rated #9 in the state by Golf Digest, this track has water hazards coming into play on four holes.  #8 is a 121-yard par 3 with a lake to carry to the green.  My favorite hole is #3, a 435-yard par 4 where you must avoid the sand off the tee, then negotiate the water to the left and back of the green.

The Lodge Golf Course
This is one of those courses that history demands that you play.  It is difficult to believe this club was founded in 1898 by the railroad company and is one of the highest courses at 9,200 feet in the world and is only 9 nines.  As you tee off on the first hole, a 150 - foot vertical drop welcomes you onto The Lodge golf course. And that's just the beginning. At 9,000 feet above sea level, the terrain is as challenging as it is beautiful. With the old Scottish tradition of playing different tees and separate flags, you can complete your 18 hole round.