Albuquerque Country Club has been in existence since 1914. It’s fascinating to think about what this community looked like more than 100 years ago. I’m guessing the greens weren’t rolling at 12’ like they are now.
Right in the heart of modern day downtown, this course is as classic as it gets. Unlike some of the other courses with dramatic features, the subtleties are what make this course great.
From tee to green, this layout is straight forward. No surprises, but a fair ask with the long clubs.
The real fun begins when you get on, and around the greens. They’re small and sloped. Short is almost always better than long. Especially in the summer when conditions are firm and fast.
I love courses that make you think. Albuquerque Country Club does that in a sneaky, yet demanding way.
A must play by all accounts.
