5 Stars? Yes, for a muni course in Albuquerque, this course gets 5 stars. Last year they had some…read morekind of problem with the irrigation system and lost a lot of grass (we had like zero precipitation last year, so it was not good). A year later and you would not know it. City guys did an outstanding job of getting this excellent course back in shape. Hat tip to the city workers at all of Albuquerque's muni courses. Some of the guys at Arroyo have been there many years and they care about that course. One practice green for chipping (with a bunker) and two for putting. Pretty good driving range, but in the winter don't expect a lot of good grass. You will have various "lies" on this course. More slope in the fairways than most courses in Albuquerque. A down hill putt away from the mountain? Be careful, that's going to be a fast putt! Normally they will have a beverage cart out every day. Tip them well! Cafe has better than average food for sure. Tip them well too! Everybody is friendly and many of the staff members are long time employees, which in my mind indicates a good work environment, which results in good friendly service. The City's Point-of-Sale system slows everything down during check-in, but that's true at all four muni courses. A pretty scenic course considering it's in the middle of the city. The Sandia mountains can present several different "looks" depending on cloud drape, crisp air, or even dusted in snow (yes, in Albuquerque you can play golf in a light jacket one day, and go skiing the next day). On a sunny day with really clear air, the Sandias look like they are 100 yards away - beautiful. Water buckets on number 1 and 10 would be a nice touch. Also seems they don't have the best sand in the bunkers. The sand they use has a lot of tiny rock chips, which will splash up on the greens. Last time out there were no flags on the practice green, so if you hole two or three balls, you've got to fish them out, rather than just pulling them out with the flag. Minor, but it's a nice touch and Arroyo is pretty much the only course that doesn't provide flags. All in all, an excellent value and a fun layout. Highly recommend.

The course is in terrible shape. The greens are rough and on almost every hole we played fairway…read moreunder repair. In some cases it was difficult to find a place to even bump the ball. Too many bare spots with sparse grass. This course was once the jewel of Albuquerque and it's a shame to see how far it has deteriorated.

Executive 9-hole course review: Very reasonably priced and…read morethe course is well maintained. Gas golf cart is optional or you can walk. Par 29 with some bunkers. Driver should not be needed here. Although the starter told me "no cart paths exist so just keep off the greens", but I was approached by the golf course Marshall around the 5th hole telling me I was getting too close to the greens in my cart - I was a good 30 feet away from the closest green! Anyway, he said I needed to be at least 30 yards from the green. Really dude? Anyway, I might have given the course a 5-star review if not for that discussion. Greens aren't the best, they could be worse. The rest of the course is very nicely maintained.

Bang for your buck! Isn't that pretty much what we're all after these days? The value to dollar…read morecomparison. Obviously thinking back whether or not you got your money's worth can frustrate the best of us, but I believe it crosses just about everyone's mind despite the tax bracket we fall in. So, if value is a concern, then muni courses obviously serve a great purpose, don't they? Especially if you're a beginner, the last thing you want to do is drop serious dough at a high end course when you're barely able to get that little white demon ball straight down the fairway. Look, with the exception of some, I'd venture to write even the vast majority of professional golfers paid their dues at various muni courses across the country. They're there for a reason, and I'm certainly glad they are. My daughter, wife and I (all beginners) played the executive par 3 9-hole and had a frustratingly great time! Relatively cheap, flat and straight. We walked it for the extra exercise aspect, and really enjoyed our day. If you're also a beginner, consider playing best ball like we did to help things move along a little faster. Whether just hitting some balls on the driving range, or actually playing, I know we'll be back plenty. And you might want to go burn a few calories too. Cheers!

great little golf course, nice shape, great people, always friendly staff , best staff in…read morealbuqueruqe.

Manager is very rude and stuck up!! golf course is in rough shape. go somewhere else!read more

If you are looking for a long and difficult course, this is a good one. They have some very long…read moreholes, with lot's of traps around the greens. Greens zoom here, and most approach shots are uphill. when we tee'd off at 7am we played 18, and never saw the cart girl. Apparently it was too early. When we teed off at 4pm we saw her on hole 1, and she was done for the day after that. Apparently it was too late.... They also close the restaurant at the turn relatively early. We were unable to restock our beer supply there so we had to finish the round SOBER! and it really hindered our ability to play good golf...or at least it's my excuse! Not sure why ABQ golf courses seem to have a problem getting the beer to their golfers, but i'd imagine they lose out on a boat load of money because they can't serve adequately. if you go in the afternoon you can play for $40. At $40 it's definitely worth it. At $80 IMO it's definitely not! I think there is 2 holes with water which i would like to see on 5 or 6 at least. I know we are in the desert but at $80 a golfer you'd think there'd be some money for another pond or two. They do have a cool range that I like as well, and the marshal/cart manager has been nothing but awesome! very cool guy.

The UNM Championship Golf Course and facilities are really nice. Is it fair for me to give a…read more5-star rating when I didn't play golf? I think so as I was running a PGA of America pro fundraiser and the good players in the field love this course. I would hear many of them saying its difficult and mostly fair (Hole no. 10 appears to be the kick-in-the-butt). Walking out from between the modest LOBO pro-shop and the grille, you stand and see a great vista overlooking a good bit of Albuquerque. All the way across the city basin you see 9-Mile Ridge and just to the left are five extinct volcano peaks. To the rear and over the shoulder are the tailing portions of the Rocky Mountains. I did putt a few on the greens and they were very healthy ... and quick. The course ends the Front 9 with a par-5 and the Back 9 with a par-5. The grille had a very nice menu and they did the taco bar service at the close of play - tasty with lots of New Mexican flare. Should I ever have a chance to return to Albuquerque ... with my golf clubs, this is my stop. Play away, golfers! UNM Championship Course is suuuhweeeet!

Fun experience, cool memories with loved one! We added throwing stars for $10. We ate before we got…read morehere, but they do have food and drinks

We came here for the first time on Wednesday for a date night and it was a blast! We were both…read morenovices so we were a bit worried it was going to be frustrating not ever hitting the target but luckily we were wrong. The guy who checked us in was amazing! After the safety spiel, he spent the time helping us find our marks so that we would hit the board every time.....and it worked! I walked away feeling like a bad ass and looking forward to the next date night. They have a kitchen and bar too, which is pretty cool. The fries were well seasoned and the beer was cold, what more could you ask for? The set up of the lanes is pretty cool and overall this is just a great spot. HIGHLY recommend coming here!

Had a strange and fun round at Brent Baca memorial. I was in…read moretown last week and wanted to try a course in Albuquerque that I hadn't played before. Brent Baca was top of the list. I got there the on a very chilly morn. the area feels a little sketchy as its a ways out of town, and the only thing nearby was something like a recycling plant or something. I was the only one there as ai pulled up. the course in front of me had random odds and ends includign a couch and some tires too. I just told myself it was part of the experience. The course was wide open. I didn't have to aim around things much, just get the distance down. Most holes were on the shiortwer side so despite the cold I wsa able to park it often. After a few holes a group of about 6 started behind me, which made me feel better about being out in the middle of no where on my own. By the end I really appreciated the course, and the nice views. I'll be back next time in town for sure.

This is a great disc golf course! The front nine are relatively short (though still quite a bit…read morelonger than other courses in ABQ) but still fun. They provide a nice warm up with a few very technical areas. Watch out for the ravine that runs through the course! The back nine are much longer! If you play from the round, longer tees, you're in for some serious par 4's. For me, that means par 5... The course is fun, technical and not crowded. Nice! The only drawback is the lack of shade. But hell, we live in the desert! Bring a hat and some sunscreen, and plenty of water, and you'll be fine. Oh, and plan for some serious goats head thorns! Long pants and real shoes are absolutely essential! Take some time to drive out toe Brent Baca and you will have a great game!

A solid, affordable golf course if you have access to Kirtland Air Force Base. The greens fees are…read morevery affordable and most days you can walk onto the course without a significant wait.

The water temperature and the life guards where nice, but the pool was very dirty and it was not…read morewell kept. The water was cloudy and you when I was swimming I felt leaves and more hitting me.I Have have heard that the pool is cleaner later in the year, but I think the pool should be clean all year round.

This is easily our favorite public pool. I actually really like the reservation system bc the pool…read moredoesn't get too crowded & you have a guaranteed time to get in. No waiting in the hot sun for long periods of time! There's lots of shade around the edge of the pool. The grass is nice. I recommend bringing a chair because there are a lot of ants & tiny spiders running around. We all loved the two water slides. The lines don't get very long at all. There's a cute wading pool perfect for babies. It's pretty warm. The lifeguards are very attentive & nice. Overall this is a perfect place to bring the family on a hot summer day. We like to pack a lunch or some snacks whenever we go.