Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course

Detailed description of Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course

Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course is a Military, 18 hole golf course. The course is located on Pennsylvania Avenue on the east side of Kirtland AFB, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the shadows of the Manzano Mountains.

Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course first opened for play in 1971.

Numerous trees, sand bunkers, and a few water hazards come into play throughout the design. The terrain is rolling, and the greens are average in size and speed.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees, the course plays to 6,971 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 5,889 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 18, a par-5 that plays to 569 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 8, a par-3 that plays to 175 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 11, a 431 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 7, a 521 yard par-5.