Desert Lakes Golf Course Alamogordo, New Mexico
Desert Lakes Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Alamogordo, New Mexico, playing 6,568 yards from the Purple tees with a rating of 69.8 and slope of 124.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,568 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.8 / 124 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.8573, -105.9624 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | 6,568 | 72 | 69.8 | 124 |
| Blue | 6,175 | 72 | 68.1 | 119 |
| Tan | 5,806 | 72 | 71.4 | 131 |
| Orange | 5,136 | 72 | 67.6 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple 69.8/124 | 421 | 386 | 563 | 148 | 433 | 283 | 402 | 190 | 480 | 3306 | 523 | 368 | 398 | 188 | 384 | 336 | 156 | 542 | 367 | 3262 | 6568 |
| Blue 68.1/119 | 403 | 342 | 543 | 131 | 409 | 272 | 371 | 178 | 446 | 3095 | 504 | 352 | 376 | 169 | 351 | 323 | 141 | 527 | 337 | 3080 | 6175 |
| Tan 71.4/131 | 364 | 327 | 525 | 111 | 399 | 261 | 339 | 167 | 429 | 2922 | 465 | 337 | 364 | 152 | 342 | 297 | 120 | 482 | 325 | 2884 | 5806 |
| Orange 67.6/123 | 313 | 303 | 468 | 96 | 307 | 237 | 291 | 142 | 397 | 2554 | 425 | 299 | 313 | 134 | 289 | 287 | 103 | 432 | 300 | 2582 | 5136 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Purple (6,568 yards, 69.8/124)
Course rating 2.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Tan (5,806 yards, 71.4/131)
762 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Orange (5,136 yards, 67.6/123)
1,432 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 96 from the Orange tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Lakes Golf Course?
Desert Lakes Golf Course has a course rating of 69.8 and slope of 124 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 67.6 with a slope of 123.
How long is Desert Lakes Golf Course?
From the back tees, Desert Lakes Golf Course plays 6,568 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Desert Lakes Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 563-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Lakes Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Purple tees (6,568 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (5,136 yards).
Is Desert Lakes Golf Course public or private?
Desert Lakes Golf Course is a public golf course in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Lakes Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Lodge Resort, Ponderosa Pines Golf Course (Cloudcroft), Timberon Golf Course, Inn of the Mountain Gods Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Desert Lakes Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Lakes Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Desert Lakes Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Lakes Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Desert Lakes Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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