One cool summer golf destination that flies under most publications radar is the high desert retreat of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Just a short one hour flight from Phoenix and golfers get “elevated” to the cool temperatures of this stunning destination (often times temperatures in the summer months are as much as 16-20 degrees cooler then those in the “Valley of The Heat”). The crown jewel of Albuquerque golf, without a doubt, is Sandia Resort & Casino. Located just minutes from the Albuquerque airport, Sandia Resort & Casino boasts 18 holes of stunning Scott Miller-designed golf (the same architect who did Phoenix favorites such as Eagle Mountain and We-Ko-Pa’s Cholla course), as well as 228 luxurious, oversized guest rooms at the resort that boasts awe-inspiring views of the Albuquerque skyline and the rugged wildness of the Sandia Mountains. Between rounds, golfers can find more than 140,000 square feet of gaming action that includes everything from high limit slots to your favorite table game! With over 2,100 slots and video poker machines (just like the ones in Las Vegas), Sandia Resort and Casino combines the relaxing qualities of a resort destination with all of the excitement of a Las Vegas style casino. 

But golf is your game, and Sandia never fails to impress with its award-winning course that stretches from 5,100 to over 7,700 yards and is routed through rugged, high-desert landscape. Managed by Scottsdale-based OB Sports, Sandia Golf Club provides a memorable and exciting experience encompassing strategically placed bunkers, challenging green complexes and panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains, the Rio Grande River and the greater Albuquerque area. The club opened in 2005 to rave reviews having been honored by Golf Magazine as one of the Top 10 Best New Courses you can play and winning the 2005 golf “Development of the Year” award from Golf Inc Magazine. More recently, Sandia was included in Golfweek Magazine’s ranking of the “Top Casino Courses In The Country,” and was ranked in the same publication’s ranking of the Top 10 “Best Courses You Can Play” in New Mexico for 2011. 

Sandia Resort & Casino recently unveiled a new Sizzling Summer Golf Package for golfers traveling to the Land of Enchantment from July 5-August 31, 2011. This tremendous package starts at just $109 per person, per night (based on double occupancy, weekday stay) and includes one round of golf with cart, unlimited use of practice facility, deluxe accommodations at Sandia Resort & Casino, use of the Resort Fitness Center and Spa & Sauna facilities at The Green Reed Spa, and more. Certain restrictions apply and packages are based on availability, so call 1.877.272.9199 to book your golf package now. Or, for more information, visit www.sandiagolf.com. 

So what are you waiting for? Get out of the heat and head to Albuquerque, New Mexico and Sandia Resort and Casino!

SANDIA RESORT & CASINO “AT A GLANCE” 
Sandia Resort & Casino
30 Rainbow Road NE, Albuquerque, NM USA 87113
www.sandiacasino.com 
1.877.272.9199 or 505.796.7500      

Sandia Golf Club
Par 72 – 7,772 yards, 18 Holes – Scott Miller Design
Top Five, Best New Courses in The Country - Golf Magazine,  2005
“Best Courses You Can Play” in New Mexico – Golfweek , 2011
Best Casino Courses In The Country – Golfweek, 2011
Tee Times/Golf Shop: 505.798.3990
www.sandiagolf.com 
Management: Professionally Managed by OB Sports 
 
Sandia Sizzling Summer Package: 
Valid July 5th through August 31st.
Starting at: $109* Per Person/Per night
 *Valid Sunday – Wednesday, based on double occupancy. 

Package Includes: 
• One round of golf with cart
• Unlimited use of practice facility
• Deluxe accommodations at Sandia Resort & Casino
• Use of Resort Fitness Center and Spa & Sauna facilities at The Green Reed Spa
• And, more! 

Certain restrictions apply and packages are based on availability. Call 1.877.272.9199 or visit www.sandiagolf.com.