GETTING THERE FROM COLORADO
Northern New Mexico
These courses are in mountains nearer the Colorado border. This guide is useful for golfers arriving from Colorado and Texas. They drive here for cooler weather, cheaper golf, available tee times, casinos, affordable lodging and great green chile. (Black Mesa photo)
ON THE WAY TO NEW MEXICO ON I-25
HOLLYDOT IN COLORADO CITY
Only 140 miles down I-25 from Denver is the 18-hole Hollydot Golf Course. The community course is inexpensive, has nice views and available tee times. Call while driving for tee time availability. Then it is 41 miles on to La Veta and Grandote Peaks Golf Course. 719-676-3341 www.hollydot.com
WEST ON US 160
Grandote Peaks at La Veta
Exit I-25 at Walsenburg onto US 160 to LaVeta to play Grandote Peaks. The first Tom Weiskopf design in Colorado, the course has been renovated, has a new restaurant and offers reasonable rates. Lodging is limited but the course has a group lodge and RV park. 719-999-7529. www.playgrandote.com.
ENJOY UNIQUE LITTLE LA VETA
TWO FOX CABINS
Play Grandote Peaks in the afternoon. Stay overnight at the Two Fox Cabins. Most cabins have kitchens. The next morning drive the 113 miles toward Taos. At Fort Garland., take the Colorado 159 cutoff south into New Mexico and Taos.
719-742-0260 www.twofoxcabins.com
ANOTHER WAY TO NEW MEXICO TAKING US 285
CATTAILS GOLF COURSE-ALAMOSA
Another route into New Mexico is on US 285 south 235 miles to Alamosa. Play in the afternoon at Cattails Golf Course along the banks of the Rio Grande River. Tall cottonwoods frame the fairways. Lodging is cheaper here than driving on down to Taos 90 miles away. 719-937-7853. www.alamosacattails.com
CONTINUING TOWARD TAOS
RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE
Driving on to Taos, take the US 64 cutoff to drive over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. At 1,280 feet across, it is 650 feet above the river. Stop at the viewing area.
NEW MEXICO'S COURSE INFORMATION STARTS ON THE NEXT "MOUNTAIN" PAGE.
MORE OF COLORADO--- 3-DAY, 3-COURSE TRAILS
COLORADO GOLFER GUIDE
Similar to this website, the Colorado Golfer Guide details several three day-three course trails out of Denver. Eight trails follow Colorado's roads recommending courses, sites and affordable lodging. (Collegiate Peaks photo)
MORE TRAVEL TIPS
JOIN AARP FOR $11. FOR THE TRAVEL BENERITS
Most hotels have discounts for seniors and AARP members. Select hotels with established discounts for members. Be ready to show your card at check-in for the discount. AARP membership costs only $11 per year for five years.
SAVE AT AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN MOTELS--SEE REVIEWS
CHOICE HOTELS--JOIN FREE
Join Choice Hotels for the lodging discounts at affordable motels. It is FREE. Their Choice-Privileges has more specials and benefits and points which can even be used for golf equipment. There are branded Choice Hotels with reasonable rates near most golf courses as you travel.