The New Mexico State University Golf Course is an 18–hole golf course within the campus of
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University (NMSU or NM State) is a public land-grant research university based primarily in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest public institution of higher education in New Mexico and one of the state's tw ...
, in the city of
Las Cruces,
New Mexico
)
, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
, OfficialLang = None
, Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...
. 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.
It is also the home of New Mexico State Aggies' men's and women's golf team.
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
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a bachelor's degree in business administration awarded by colleges and universities after completion of undergraduate study in the fundamentals of business administration and usually including advanced ...
, major in Marketing-PGA Golf Management.
Cross country course
The facility serves as the cross country course for the New Mexico State Aggies men's and women's cross country teams.
The 2017
WAC cross country championship was held on the course.
References
External links
Official website
{{New Mexico State University
1963 establishments in New Mexico
College cross country courses in the United States
College golf clubs and courses in the United States
Golf clubs and courses in New Mexico
New Mexico State Aggies
New Mexico State Aggies golf
New Mexico State University