New Mexico State University Golf Course

Coordinates: 32°17′10″N 106°43′52″W / 32.286°N 106.731°W / 32.286; -106.731

New Mexico State
University Golf Course
Club information
Location Las Cruces, New Mexico
United States
Established 1963
Type Public
Owned by New Mexico State University
Total holes 18
Website nmsugolf.com
Designed by Floyd Farley
Par 72
Length 7,078 yards
Course rating 72.7
Slope rating 129

The New Mexico State University Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course within the campus of New Mexico State University, in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The golf course was established in 1963 and is opened to the public. It features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels and measures 7078 yards from the longest tees. The golf course has a slope rating of 129 and a 72.7 USGA rating.[1] It is also the home of New Mexico State Aggies' men's and women's golf team.[2]

Students of New Mexico State University's PGA GM™ program have the opportunity to use the facility for practice and play. The PGA Golf Management Program is offered only to few universities, and is the only program to be offered in New Mexico. It is the third in the nation to be endorsed by the PGA in 1987. The program is accredited by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA), and administered by the College of Business, that offers the Bachelor of Business Administration, major in Marketing-PGA Golf Management.[3]

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