Created by renowned architect Ken Dye, Paa-Ko Ridge has received the highest praise since its opening in 2000. Golf Digest named Paa-Ko Ridge the #1 Best New Affordable Public Course in America for 2000 and has listed it among it’s America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses at #20 and #1 in New Mexico. GolfWeek ranked the course #23 on its Top 100 Modern Courses in America list and Paa-Ko broke into GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 You Can Play ranking at #43. T&L Golf has ranked Paa-Ko Ridge one of the Top 10 Desert Courses in America and #4 in the country among America’s 100 Courses For $100 or Less.

Nestled within New Mexico’s high desert terrain, the course features landing areas and greens separated by arroyos, native vegetation and rock outcroppings. The layout at Paa-Ko works to incorporate the natural beauty and rugged terrain of the mountainous landscape, creating a strategic round that challenges golfers of all skill levels. To further enhance the attraction of Paa-Ko Ridge, a spectacular new 9 holes, also created by Ken Dye is now open to bring the total to 27 holes.