Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club

Surrounded by the mountainous terrain and vegetation of the New Mexican high desert, Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is home to one of the most beautiful, challenging and award-winning courses in the U.S. Our 27-hole public golf course is situated on the east side of the Sandia Mountains, twenty minutes from Albuquerque and 45 minutes from Santa Fe. The golf is stimulating, the views breathtaking and the experience unforgettable.

Our 27-hole public golf course is situated on the east side of the Sandia Mountains, at elevations ranging from 6,500 to 7,000 feet. The layout of the course features landing areas and greens separated by arroyos, native vegetation, and rock outcroppings. Each hole in the upscale course has five sets of tees allowing play from 5,702 to 7,562 yards, and many of the holes play downhill through ponderosa, pinon and juniper. Pro tips for each hole can be found on the virtual tour.

All holes feature spectacular high-desert and mountain views, strong golf-shot values and a serenity not often found anymore. We are thrilled to be one of the most award-winning public access courses ever to open in the U.S. We are even more thrilled when our visitors tell us their experience exceeded the hype.

Tags: Sandia Park, Entertainment/Recreation, Golf

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