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3.2
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
95
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
51.3%
Recommend this course
206 out of 284 reviews
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3.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
66.7%
Recommend this course
10 out of 15 reviews
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3.2
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
51.2%
Recommend this course
21 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently challenges and rewards golfers with a scenic, well-designed setup that stands out among public courses in the region. Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff elevate the experience, complemented by strong amenities and solid value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7028 yards
Slope 120
Rating 72.1

Previously known as Las Cruces Golf Club at Sonoma Ranch.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Cal Olson (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.2
284 Reviews (284)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Bad Conditions

The Course is a Great Setup a real challenge , and the Greens were in very good shape, but you get what you pay for a friend of mine says and for 15.00 to play, the fairways, tee boxes and sand traps were in very bad shape borderline terrible, sad to say, but the staff were very friendly but the off course amenities another terrible service went to have a bite to eat at sunset grill waited 10 to 15 minutes and no one ever showed up to serve so I left and the restaurant wasn't even 25% full. another sad experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course Bad Conditions

This courae is a beautiful layout being my 1st time playing it was very challenging having many blind shots but very fun the good side was the greens are in very good condition except 1 hole a par 3, but the fairways, bunkers and tee boxes were terrible, since I had such a great deal to be able to play it, I couldn't passed it up. The staff was very friendly and attentive.

After I was done I want to get a bite to eat at the restaurant, but they were terrible in Customer Service, no one to recieve me when I walked though the doors, the bartender was nice enough to inform to sit were I like that a server would soon attend, THEY NEVER SHOWED UP the place being 3/4 empty, then when leaving the bartender apologiesd for my not being served, I said no problem, but its a go for me if ever in the area again.

not letting upload picture, so you can see for yourself.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Conditions

The course has a broken water pump and the course is in terrible shape. However, they are still charging full price.

Rate of play is great, because no one is out there.

Cart path only on majority of the holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This Course is a Complete Mess

Cannot recommend this course to anyone, and the $86 in fees is abhorrent.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This Course is a Complete Mess

Don’t play here. The course is completely unkempt, and the $60 green fee, $20 cart fee, plus tax, is an insult to New Mexico golfers and embarrassing to the NM golf industry.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Progress is being made.

The sand bunkers need work. I realize the course I is in the process of upgrading now.The bunkers are mostly gravel and hardpan at this time and I am sure they will be taken care of in the work that is being done to upgrade. The new owners did take over the course that was in dis-repair.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Inconvenient GPS on Carts

Carts were locking up in locations you wouldn’t expect. Frustrating especially after a bad shot. Lol

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

On it's way bak

Fairways are growing bak in nicely, about 75% of what they once were. No doubt will resume it's place as one of NM finest public courses

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New golf carts

They are doing everything they can to improve this golf course.

Buying new golf carts, new generation and really smart, TOO smart and program was not ready for use.

Bad experience having to go in reverse through many holes, even when on the cart paths.

Went through 3 carts to see one world, we finally had enough and quit playing

Maybe we are trying to get to smart, similar to driverless cars

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Gem in the Desert

The course has improved dramatically since last year, great staff, challenging set up, greens are no longer like pudding, the fairways lush and the rough thick… really no drawbacks, clubhouse and restaurant- 5 Stars

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

Staff not welcoming, no education or instruction on course, any current issues. GBS system was a surprise and was terrible. Cart was stopped multiple times, once right on the concrete path. Had to go in reverse several yards every time.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Finally a real golf course

I didn't start playing golf until covid lockdowns. I have played every course in the city of El Paso, Tx. Sonoma Ranch is by far the best course I have ever played. Every employee was kind, considerate and knowledgeable about their facility. We will continue to come to play here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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