Cochiti Golf Club

Grass is dormant. Fairway grass is just laying down. If you want to hit off standing grass, get on rough. Greens are fast on some, slow on others. Many spots of just dirt on fairways. Pin position on 18, back center, all 4 of us had 4 putts each and had to pick up as the ball would roll off green, about 20'. I normally shoot high 70s, shot 98.
It's said, don't eat the food of a restaurant if the bathroom isn't clean. Mens room, filthy. Urinal was clogged with tp and urine, 2 commodes were unflushed with urine, poop, and tp. Seats were dirty. Floor tp, paper towel pieces every where. Sinks unclean as well.
Gas carts were good.
Course might be ready by end of May 2025.
Traveled for 1 hour to get there. Will not play there again unless conditions improve 100%.
Great location for the course and a great layout.
Price was 'winter rate $48 with cart'. I would have been a little more satisfied at $25.
Very Disappointed!

I love cochiti golf course, i played well and the weather was perfect, so this reciew isnt about any of those things. Its about a beautiful course in a beautiful, if remote, location that is in poor condition. Rough isn't moved, some tees haven’t been watered, green are inconsistent. It was just so sad. The course layout is great and has incredible potential, its just so poorly managed.

Rumor we have heard is it will be closing after this season, i hope that is not true, but if so, they only have themselves to blame. In my opinion, Better care and conditioning (moving the rough so you can find you ball, watering the tees, weed abatement, etc) and some promotions would bring lots of people out to play.

Where do I start? This golf course has been by far my favorite course for many years because of its beautiful location and unmatched vistas and bluffs along with lots of wildlife on the course. I have played there 2 time a week for many years bringing many large groups of individuals with me based on my high recommendations of the course and its staff. The course has its condition problems in some areas as most courses do. For me condition is NOT the big problem with Cochiti going forward in 2024. The major problem is the new management / course director currently in place who is an absolute joke and will be the downfall of this once spectacular course. This manager is the most inept individual the pueblo could have hired. He has NO leadership skills and will take zero action to help maintain or improve this course because he is NOT a golf person nor do his actions indicate he cares to be one. As a longtime patron of this course, I care so much for the course and I know the pueblo can do so much better than its current manager and some of its staff. The pueblo needs to replace this yahoo and return Cochiti golf course to what it once was. The pueblo should hire someone who cares for the golfers, employees and for the course itself. They need someone who will strive to make the course a destination again. This course has become run down from the parking lot to very poorly yardage marked fairway's and there is NO hope of improvements going forward because of its current very inept manager / director of golf. I and my many groups of golfers along with my friends will NOT return to play at Cochiti until the Board, Council and or Governor take action to remove the management problems that hold back this course from its great potential. It is depressing that Cochiti pueblo has something so spectacular and is treated so poorly.

Where do I start? This golf course has been by far my favorite course for many years because of its beautiful location and unmatched vistas and bluffs along with lots of wildlife on the course. I have played there 2 time a week for many years bringing many large groups of individuals with me based on my high recommendations of the course and its staff. The course has its condition problems in some areas as most courses do. For me condition is NOT the big problem with Cochiti going forward in 2024. The major problem is the new management / course director currently in place who is an absolute joke and will be the downfall of this once spectacular course. This manager is the most inept individual the pueblo could have hired. He has NO leadership skills and will take zero action to help maintain or improve this course because he is NOT a golf person nor do his actions indicate he cares to be one. As a longtime patron of this course, I care so much for the course and I know the pueblo can do so much better than its current manager and some of its staff. The pueblo needs to replace this yahoo and return Cochiti golf course to what it once was. The pueblo should hire someone who cares for the golfers, employees and for the course itself. They need someone who will strive to make the course a destination again. This course has become run down from the parking lot to very poorly yardage marked fairway's and there is NO hope of improvements going forward because of its current very inept manager / director of golf. I and my many groups of golfers along with my friends will NOT return to play at Cochiti until the Board, Council and or Governor take action to remove the management problems that hold back this course from its great potential. It is depressing that Cochiti pueblo has something so spectacular and is treated so poorly.

This course is a 40 minute drive from old town Santa Fe but we’ll worth the trip. The entire staff from the Pro Shop to groundskeepers, to the restaurant were very nice and friendly. I played this course on the recommendation of a friend who had played it 2 weeks ago. The fairways and greens are in great shape, some of the back 9 tee boxes need some work but they are still playable. The rough is long and thick so it is a challenge to find your ball and then to hit out of it. The layout is fun with some elevation changes. I will be playing this course again.

Cochiti is a really nice course with a lot of elevation change. You basically start out from the clubhouse heading down a canyon through the fifth hole then you clip back up through the ninth, back down from ten thirteen then climb back to the clubhouse. The course was in very good shape considering it's February and there were patches of snow here and there. Despite the several holes with doglegs the fairways tend to be pretty forgiving so you have a lot of room to work with but club selection off the tee is important. There are many holes that look long enough for a driver but a three wood is probably going to be a better choice. It is also an enjoyable course to walk but might be challenging for a lot of people so at least on the first time playing the course a cart is probably the better choice.

Cochiti was recommended by staff at other courses we played in Albuquerque, and we are glad they did!
The course layout is challenging. My husband played the golf tees and I played the white tees. While you need to be straight off the tee, the holes are fair.
Fairways were decent. Greens are good sized and rolled well although a bit slow. Tee boxes were pretty ragged but most were recently aerated.
Elevation changes and amazing views!
While we played in 4 1/2 hours, the pace was slow with 2 groups waiting on each tee box. The starter told us that there was a "player assist cart" that monitors pace of play, but we never saw it!
Overall enjoyable course and worth the 50 min drive!

Wife and I played here while vacationing in Santa Fe. After being disappointed at another course in the area, we were very happy with Cochiti. The staff was friendly and helpful (especially Cedric). The course was in great shape. Really liked the layout (and I normally don't care or RTJ courses). Pace of play was good - especially for a Saturday morning. We are really glad we found Cochiti Lake and will definitely return if we get back in the area.

This course while off the beaten path, was a joy to play. The green were in great shape for the dry summer.... the fairways are challenging but fair. The rough is challenging so stay out unless you have DJ’s follow-through!

I've been playing Cochiti once every year or so for the past 20 years. I love this course as it is incredibly scenic, peaceful, fun, & challenging. At times on a typical day you feel like you are the only people out there. The layout, while not overly long at their elevation above sea level, offers a wide variety of holes. Short part 3's, long par 3's, driveable par 4's, long par 5's, etc.
The bar & grill is serviceable if not spectacular. No GPS on the carts and very likely you will NOT have cell service to use a GPS app. Sprinkler heads with yardages on them are hard to find so bring your range finder!
My rating for Value for the Money is due to a pet peeve - they make you pay separate for range balls. Whenever you are playing any course with greens fees over $50, I just feel like range balls to warm up should be included.
The conditions and weather were fantastic for this round, close to the best I've seen them in quite a few years. Fall is an absolutely great time for golf in central & southern NM. Pace of Play was OK (4hrs, 45min); we waited a few times on the front 9, but we were a twosome behind a threesome.
Even saw my first tarantula crossing the 14th fairway!

As the last course on my “Southwest Swing” Cochiti was, by far, the most “Southwest” (at least in the sense of what I expected going into the rounds). High desert surroundings (Sage Brush, small scraggly trees, dried grass and rocks) frame lush fairways and greens creating a strikingly sharp contrast.

I found Cochiti in great shape. They had just aerated, but that in no way effected my round. The greens were in rolling well (although we did have to fix a few extra ball marks along the way, certainly not the courses fault), the fairways were well groomed, and - while wet from the previous days rain - the rough was manicured and fair (I know because I spent more time than usual there).

I also enjoyed the layout of the course. Rather than try to ensconce the natural elevation changes of the environment into the course, they were used to create contrast wherever possible. This is a Robert Trent Jones course, and it shows. “Vista point” elevated tee’s, requiring a decent carry over native areas to be safe, dot the course; and the desire to take out my camera and capture yet another cool tee shot was a repeating theme.

I played the blues which are almost 600 yards longer than the whites. Mostly the difference was just distance, but there were a few where it changed the way I attacked the hole. I appreciated this, as I don’t play the back just so I can use a longer club from the tee box.

I found the staff very friendly, especially the starter who verbally walked me through most of the challenging holes on the course when he found out I was a first time player. This was especially valuable on #10 which has a large water hazard invisible from the tee box but absolutely reachable with a driver. Even the grounds crew was engaging, complimenting me on my (almost) birdie on the hole they were working on and chatting with me about the course and my experience in general.

Not only would I play Cochiti again, I’d really like to because I didn’t have my best game today, so I don’t think I gave it much of a test.

Overall a solid value. Course was in much better shape than when I first played there a few years back. Is a scenic course a little ways away from Santa Fe and Albuquerque but worth the drive. Staff very friendly. Would play here again.

35 minute drive from Santa Fe. We played with an early tee time. 4 hour round. The course is in perfect condition. Interesting routing. The scenery is spectacular. Reasonable price. 5 star rating in my book. My favorite public course in Santa Fe. (the best course is the private Sunrise course at Las Campanas). Have a green chile cheeseburger after your round. Mmm

We reserved a Tee time. We drove 2.5 hrs from our vacation in Taos to play this course. Play being the key word. When we were sent to the FIRST tee, there was already 5 other carts lined up to start. While we waited, 3 more carts lined up behind us. A total of 19 people all waiting to start! We went on a Tues morning at 10 am. Needless to say, you got to hit A ball about every 20 minutes. The rest of the time you sit. There was a family of 4 leading the pack, with 2 young children playing, who wasn't letting anyone play through. A course Marshall finally showed up right before the 9th hole, and then the family let us play through. As we went through, we then caught up to an older foursome, and allowed 2 faster playing guys behind us to play through. So, we were still boxed in on all sides.
So, after 6 hrs on the course, 4 hrs of it spent sitting, we then got to drive 2.5 hrs back to Taos. Needless to say, no matter how beautiful a course it is, it doesn't compensate for staring at the same greens for 30 min.
We will never play here again, as it's obvious taking your money is their only interest, not giving you a good golfing experience.
Kansas Couple

Visited June 2016

Great views and a friendly staff started the day off right. The course is not particularly challenging but there is definitely some shot golf to be had. Lots of fun holes with different strategies available depending on your mood. I would strongly consider joining the men's club if I lived in the area. Worth the drive.

Pueblo Di Cochiti is between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Not a far drive from either, the course is closer to Santa Fe. The course has a putting green, driving range and restaurant on site to meet what you need. The staff in the restaurant and pro shop are very nice and helpful. If you are in the restaurant, get something with Green Chile.
The area is high desert with scenic views of mountains and mesas. They have shoulder season deals; I played for $30 with a cart-excellent value.
The course itself must be quite challenging from the back tees. If you choose the correct tees, there will be a good mix of challenge and fun. Fairways are wide but not too wide. I played in early spring so there wasn't much rough to speak of. There are not too many bunkers. Water does come into play on a few holes and there are forced approaches over it. Par 3s have a variety of lengths and directions. A couple of the par 5s can be had in two if you hit two great shots. They also vary in direction. I think that the par 4 10th is the "Signature Hole" with a carry over water to a peninsula green. There are other holes which stand out; such as, the 8th. If you take the hero line with a long carry, it is drivable. Risk-Reward. There are other holes with risk-reward strategy. A few holes have elevation to change, but not all of them so it isn't redundant.
Over all, Pueblo De Cochiti is yet another course worth seeing if in New Mexico. If you find yourself in the Land of Enchantment it is a good place to spend a day.

Playing in NM is the greatest- the weather- the people- the workers of Cochiti are always great- Need to do it again soon!!

If you haven't played the track before, do it!!! It is a must play for any golf enthusiast who can respect the design of a course that takes such advantage of the natural lay of the land...
Simply put, it is an amazing bargain and a fantastic lay out with blind shots, challenging greens and scenic views.

This is a hidden gem in NM between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Stunning views, great conditions and friendly staff. You can't go wrong unless you get stuck behind players who are struggling. Stay in the fairways and enjoy yourself. Watch for rattlesnakes if you get too far off course!

Only course I have played in the Santa Fe area. I got a twilight rate at $25 with a cart, so I was off to a great start. The weather finally got comfortable enough to go play, although it was still windy there were plenty of places on the course that were out of the wind, plus the wind didn't really affect my play. This course looked like it got through winter without to much injury. Some of the fairways had dead spots, but overall they were in good shape. The greens were fantastic. A little fast, but that's what I like, and also not too many straight putts as most of the greens had ridges and slopes. Sand traps were good, actually had sand and not hard dirt. The course wasn't too tough, and if you're a long baller you'll prolly have plenty of opportunity for birdies. Liked this course a lot, I bet it's phenomenal in the summer.