High desert golf at 8,800 feet where the air is thin and the ball carries forever
High desert golf at 8,800 feet where the air is thin and the ball carries forever. This nine-hole mountain track sits in the Sacramento Mountains south of Cloudcroft, surrounded by ponderosa pine and cooler temperatures that make summer rounds feel like an escape from the desert floor below. The elevation means you'll add club distance, but the terrain keeps things interesting. Walking here is manageable if you're acclimated to altitude. If you're driving up from the lowlands, take it slow. The thin air catches up fast. Nine holes at this elevation is plenty for most first-timers.
