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Conditions
1.7
Value
1.9
Layout
2.0
Friendliness
2.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.1
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3640 yards
Slope 141
Rating 36.6

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Kentucky Bluegrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Phillips (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Casino, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New Mexico (2019 #7)

Reviews

2.0
91 Reviews (91)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 30
Forced Carries 17
Water Hazards 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Advanced Golfers 18
Locals 17
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 23
Worth the Drive 15
Convenient to the City 13

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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Towa on the Rise - Great NM Golf Experience!

Towa GC continues to improve under the fine leadership of Laurie (Director), Dave (PGA Pro) and their friendly staff.

Overall course conditions are at highest levels since inception under skilled care & supervision of Jimmy R (Course Supt.) The course now boasts lush fairways, receptive & true rolling greens, challenging hazard & waste areas, & (5 tiered) tee-boxes for players of all levels . And as always, most stunning NM views, sunsets & topography.

We've played this course over the years and are pleased to report it is well "on the rise" and ranks as a truly enjoyable & challenging NM golf experience. And one that we can highly recommend to visitors traveling from afar and locals alike!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

We loved our round of golf at Towa, the views were beautiful and the course was in very good shape and very challenging. The pace of play was also good, no waiting!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

One hot round of golf

We had a great day of golf, even though it was 100 degrees outside. Plenty of water provided. Very nice golf cart!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

pinion

toughest of the three nines
much harder than valley or boulder
must hit it in the fairway

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

incredible views

Challenging course. Target golf...to avoid desert rough or water. Great fairways, but don't expect many flat lies. Take in the incredible views of the mountains and clouds between shots!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time in Santa Fe

Really enjoyed it. Beautiful day and friendly staff who made sure we got out on time, and in our case , even a little bit early. Beautiful course very well kept and close to downtown Santa Fe. Very challenging with a lot of elevation changes. Would play again if ever got out this way again.

Jeff L
Oconomowoc, WI

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Layout, Poor Conditions

I was at the resort for the weekend for a bachelor party. We played 36 holes over the weekend and had a chance to play all 3 nine holes. The layout of the course is great, the resort is there for the taking but the course conditions were really poor. The greens were OK, but you can tell that they are getting ready to lose some of the fairways. The rough was matted down with grab grass all over as well. I played with a few course superintendent's from Colorado courses and they could easily see the troubles being had with the course conditions. If the staff at Towa can get the course back in shape, i would highly recommend playing here to friends.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Read the GPS hole hints

This is a reasonably challenging mountainous course. There are a lot of elevation changes. Read the hints on the GPS system for where to aim your tee shot, to set up your second shot. Some of the tee shots are "blind" - can't see the pin over the hill. While there were no water holes on the Valley and Pinon courses, some of the arroyos are pretty deep and challenging. I will play this course again, preferably on a day without 40 - 50 mph sustained winds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging and interesting

The course is well laid out but not for walking. Long walks from green to next tee box. This 9 holes has more water in play and has many holes I found really challenging and fun. It is a target golf course that makes you use all the clubs in your bag. In fact I only used my driver twice due to trying to keep ball in play. I would definitely come back and play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging but not over the top

The course is well laid out but not for walking. Long walks from green to next tee box. Course was very wet since it had rained and they actually watered on top of that. I found the greens to be fast in the morning but once sun came out the grass began to perk up and the greens slowed down. It is a target golf course that makes you use all the clubs in your bag. In fact I only used my driver 3 times due to trying to keep ball in play. I would definitely come back and play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and lots of wildlife

Great course, very enjoyable. Will recommend to friends and will return to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great views

The views of the surrounding area are great. The staff is very friendly and the starter knows what he is doing. Golf course in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad staff

Course was great lot of different slopes hills would play again but staff at the club house didn't norther to tell us after we check in for 3:20 tee time the corse closed at 7:30 was kind of a rush trying to finish last 4 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful views

Fairways and greens were very good. Rough needed a lot of attention. It had bare spots and pot holes that needed filling. Had to jump ahead of several groups because the course was to difficult for them to keep up their pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time

My son and I played in late June. The weather was fabulous...mid 70s with no wind. The course was in great shape with several challenging holes but ver playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best conditions I have seen here.

This is the best shape I have seen this course since they opened. Fairways and greens are all in good shape, with very few dead spots. A little pricy for the area, even when booked thru Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Early in the season

The green had been aerated so not real exciting on the putting surface. The fairways need some work, lots of bare spots. But again, it is early in the season. Will be great to play once conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable course

Great course would highly reccomend it to everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not getting better

Fairways still do not drain well. Center of fairways are soft and mushy from excessive watering and poor drainage. Transition areas from cart paths to rough are bare and rutted and poorly maintained.in many areas. Many bare spots in fairways. Greens are in average condition, and traps were compacted, some with standing water.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

towa in late oct 2014

still too many fairways have bare or nearly bare spots although staff had sodded in several places. greens were good and the sights inside and outside of the course were great.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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