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Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort

101 Clubhouse Dr, Elephant Butte, New Mexico 87935, Sierra County
(505) 744-4653, (575) 744-7100
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4.6
81 Reviews
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About

Formerly known as Sierra del Rio Golf Course.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7306 yds
Rating 74.9
Slope 146
Type Resort
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
GPS
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
Year Built 2007
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Dick Phelps (2007)

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S.
    (2025 #3)
  • Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S.
    (2022 #2)
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4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 81 reviews
95.9%
Recommend
81
Reviews
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.4
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.7
  • Amenities
    4.5
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Course Highlights
This challenging layout features elevated tee boxes, well-kept bunkers, and true-running greens that reward smart course management over power. Exceptional value and a smooth pace of play make it a standout hidden gem in Southern New Mexico.

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JhCWC2W7pYvZsfCnqkm3
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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qOWNIJTO0kD4GK7CTLhk
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Mike9858903
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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BigdogJack
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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BigdogJack
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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qOWNIJTO0kD4GK7CTLhk
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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saundersd09
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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3S4CNRiAed5difDvlV7o
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u591438105
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome

I'am playing again on 2.23.26. I like it, it's very challenging. Come play it!!! Cortez colo.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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eUneQy9XTU2kg3cEsmR2
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding

Best course for beauty, maintenance, challenges, and value in Southern New Mexico!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314159733429
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

We travel all over the country playing golf and this was one of our favorites. The layout is gorgeous! Well manicured and taken care of.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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gjarvie
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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BigdogJack
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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gjarvie
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1899914745
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Affordable quality golf

Affordable beautiful well kept from tee boxes through greens . Great food after round , cart girl awesome came by every 4th hole. Only negatives was Tim at check in , busting my chops because I used GN to book tee time, took the time to explain that course loses money with GN. Coming from San Diego I would have never found this course without GN and have already reached out to my golf buddies about coming out here for a stay and play regardless of Tim.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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gjarvie
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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WellBogey
Review 1
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159845089
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Best course in Southern NM

This course has challenge, variety, wildlife, kept bunkers and well kept greens. Truly a hidden gem and the only golf course in Southern NM that doesn't break the bank or act snooty to go along with it's incredibly entertaining course and down to earth staff.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u9720654
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Rtlp

Nice layout challenge course

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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warfx
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great greens.

Great greens. They run true. Challenging, can't just grip and rip. Must use course management to score good

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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