Black Mesa Golf Club

Been playing this course on/​off for several years. Played today & I was not at all pleased. The greens have brown, dead spots all over them (fungus I assume) which made putting quite a challenge. The forward t-​boxes are nothing but weeds and were so hard you couldn’t get a tee to go into the ground. The golf cart was dirty and no sand in either container on the cart. The bathrooms on the course are porta-​potties and are disgusting to say the least. I don’t plan on returning to this course since there are several others that are in much better condition and less expensive.

One of the best golfing experiences of my life. Absolutely stunning course in an unbelievably beautiful place. Every tee box offers a new picture from a best golf courses coffee table book. I’ve played most of the better Northern California public courses (Chardonnay, Silverado, Hiddenbrooke, Eagle Vines, Harding Park, Half Moon Bay, Pacific Grove, Pasatiempo, etc.), and not one of them is any more breathtaking. This course is spectacular!
The course is in better than average shape. The greens, like just about every course I play lately, suffer from the pathetic laziness and self absorbed arrogance of «golfers» who won’t repair their pitch marks (pet peeve), but were well manicured and rolled as true as any I’ve ever played on.
The course is extremely challenging (the whites play to a slope of 130, and there’s blues and blacks if that’s too easy for you) and you can misplace a lot of balls if you’re not careful, but it’s as fair as can be expected for those with no local knowledge.
Only three complaints:
1) I got a really cheap rate from Golf Now, and the guys in the pro shop seemed irritated by that, and were borderline rude and unfriendly until I told them i needed to rent clubs, which seemed to cheer them up, (although it was only $ 38 for a nice, well cared foe set of TaylorMades your choice stiff or regular).
2) There weren’t enough players; I don’t see how they can keep going for what they charge.
3) Gasoline carts; those things are a drag especially in such a peaceful place.
The amenities are a bit below average, but the course is so far beyond exceptional, it doesn’t matter.
If you love playing golf on superior courses in beautiful places, get to Black Mesa as soon and as often as you can. This place is special.

Played this course in early September. It has a daunting layout among the beautiful natural desert terrain. I would say the first time was only to get a feel for the course and the next time will be to keep score. You will need a lot of balls and to pick your shots carefully as there are numerous narrow turns, valleys and ridgelines to follow. It was thoroughly enjoyable but difficult. The conditions of the course were picture perfect. The tees and fairways were lush and well maintained while the greens were very smooth, the most predictable aspect of the course. Not sure about the low reviews here, perhaps it is a seasonal thing. On our visit, even the native desert grasses were green and the wildflowers were in bloom. I experienced what is advertised in all the pictures. The temperature was perfect and the air was very still. However, I read elsewhere that there can be high winds. I suppose if you play a desert links course like this you need to be aware of the specific season. I feel fortunate to have played the course and look forward to going back.

I am posting this for my partner. He has played this course every year when we come to Taos. The first few years he said the course was in great shape. This year, however, the course was not well maintained. There were weeds everywhere. There was no sand in the bunkers. Oh and did I say there were weeds everywhere. The course does not reward good shots, there seems to be an element of ‘luck’ needed.

Way OVERPRICED! We were charged $ 80+ for a round and were treated to greens and fairways that are in terrible condition! Not to mention they use well water for drinking on the course that taste like rotten eggs! If you are going to charge that amount of money for a course in bad condition the least you can do is provide a couple bottles of drinking water. I agree with the previous review. dont be fooled by the pics on the web…

Way over priced! Don’t know how many years ago they got the pictures and the rave reviews, but it is not like it is advertised.
If it ever gets grass on the greens and fairways, I would return.

Terrible course. Expensive, grounds are worst I’ve ever seen for an high end destination resort. Drinks are expensive-​$ 9.00 for an average Bloody Mary. Unique course layout that looks like it has been neglected and needs an infusion of cash, fast!
Try somewhere else if you are in the area. $ 87 round, way too much for what you get.