Great for a little pit stop, this course has nice circular design that is wide open and great for the first time player. The natural boxes are easy to spot, and a few holes like #3 and #9 provide just enough challenge to improve a beginner's skill level. This course is on a bigger park complex, so the kids can picnic or play by the lake while you hit a 20 minute round with minimal player traffic. Also, there are buffalo next to the park, which is just cool to see.

BEST HOLE/S: #3; #9

Unfortunately, like many courses of this caliber - it's just not very good for most rec. and above players. #9's length is the only challenge, and if you're halfway decent you should punch yourself in the face if you shoot a four or higher on any other hole. #8 is just silly at 125' and screams ace me because you are already throwing your approach shot off the tee.

There is minimal elevation change, minor tree cover (which is a big deal in the New Mexico summer heat), and only #4 uses the foliage as a real obstacle. The boxes are rutted from weather and use, and is just an annoyance to see 200' holes labeled a par 4 or a 450' hole labeled a par five. I missed some shots and still played ten under according to the posted par my first time out. Finally, this could have been a fluke or time of year - but I was bombarded by flies the entire time on the course and that's just nasty.

WORST HOLE/S: #8

I didn't hate this course, based on the premise that I knew what level of course I was about to play. It's a pit stop short open nine-holer out in the middle of nowhere. Looking at it from that angle - the course was then pretty good.

My ultimate suggestion is if you are more than a novice player - simply keep your expectations low and be grateful there is even a place out here to bang some chains and you too can enjoy a quick round or two of golf.