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Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Eight thousand feet
where the game
finds its footing

An 18-hole championship course winding through ponderosa pines and mountain meadows, paired with lodge accommodations that bring the high desert's quiet luxury within your reach.

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18
Holes
8,700
Feet Elevation
365
Days of Golf
Ponderosa Pines golf course fairway surrounded by tall pine trees in the Sacramento Mountains

Elevated golf. Mountain calm.

About

A course shaped by
mountain terrain

Nestled in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico, Ponderosa Pines Golf Course & Lodge sits at 8,700 feet — high enough that the air feels different, and the game demands more of you.

The course threads through ancient ponderosa pine forest, across natural meadows, and along canyon rims that drop away into valley views. Every hole presents a distinct challenge, and every fairway rewards patience and precision.

The lodge above the course offers rooms and suites designed for the kind of slow morning that only comes at altitude — coffee on the porch, mountain light, and the sound of wind moving through the pines.

The Course

Every hole tells
a different story

01

The Front Nine

Opening through the pine tunnel, the front nine tests your driving accuracy and rewards course management. Par-3s guard the green with subtle undulations; par-5s ask for two well-placed shots.

02

The Back Nine

The back nine climbs higher, opening to canyon views and exposed ridgelines. Breezes shift through the afternoon, and every approach shot asks you to read the wind before you address the ball.

03

The Conditions

Bentgrass greens, zoysia fairways, and native rough that flows naturally through the mountain landscape. The course is maintained to championship standards while respecting the high-desert ecosystem.

Play Hours

6:00 AM – Sunset

Seven days a week, year-round. Twilight rates available after 3 PM.

Pro Shop

Full Service

Club rentals, tees, balls, apparel, and cold beverages on ice.

Groups

Private & Corporate

Tournaments, team outings, and group rates available. Call for details.

Lodging

Sleep where
the mountain breathes

Rooms and suites in the lodge above the course, each with mountain views and the kind of quiet that only exists at altitude. Hardwood floors, stone accents, and linens that feel like the opposite of a hotel chain.

Some rooms open onto private patios overlooking the 9th green — you can watch the sunset from your window and hear the evening wind move through the pines.

View Room Availability
Mountain lodge bedroom with hardwood floors and pine wood accents
Lodge suite with stone fireplace and mountain view window
Patio view overlooking golf course and Sacramento Mountains
Lodge interior detail with natural stone and wood finishes
Mountain View Rooms
Queen or king beds, private balcony
Lodge Suites
Living area, fireplace, golf course view
Year-Round Access
Heated lodge, seasonal golf operations
Complimentary Shuttle
Lodge to course, morning and evening
Rustic dining room at Ponderosa Pines Lodge with warm lighting and mountain views
Dining

Food that tastes
like the mountains

The lodge restaurant serves breakfast and dinner using ingredients from the region — local beef, wild game when available, and produce from high-desert gardens. The menu changes with the seasons.

The 19th hole bar and grill is the place for post-round drinks and simple, honest food — burgers, sandwiches, and cold beers with a view of the green.

Breakfast
7:00 – 9:30 AM
Dinner
5:30 – 8:30 PM
19th Hole
9:00 AM – Sunset
4
Seasons of Golf
3
Mountain Ranges
10K+
Feet of Trail
∞
Sunsets
Reserve

The course is waiting.
So is the view.

Book a round or a room at Ponderosa Pines. Call us directly or fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within the hour.

(575) 682-2995 Send a Message
Contact

Get in touch

Address
878 Cox Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317-9311
Hours

Golf: 6 AM – Sunset

Lodge: Year-round

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