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Head for the Mountains - of Southern New Mexico
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by Steve Habel
The Sacramento Mountains rise majestically above the desert plains in south-central New Mexico, and a snow-capped peak, Sierra Blanca, dominates the landscape at more than 12,000 feet. In the midst of these sacred mountains is a magical valley where tall pines whisper in the breeze, a rushing stream makes lively music and a fine time - with good golfing - can be had by all.
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Black Mesa Golf Media Week - Part 3
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by Jay Flemma
As we stood waiting for what we could see of the first fairway to clear, our fivesome was spread out over three different tee boxes. Gilligan (a 1.7 index) and the Skipper (6) will have their hands full from the tips. I'll be playing one set down with Kevin Sniffen, about 6,600 yards. Eschewing the far forward tees, Mrs. Howell opts for one set back, roughly 5,800 yards in length.
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Black Mesa Golf Media Week - Part II
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by Jay Flemma
Part 1 of Jay's trip to New Mexico and Black Mesa Golf Club likened the experience of flying there to a scene from Gilligan's Island. His second installment gets into the details of the Black Mesa experience and draws upon his vast storehouse of musical knowledge.
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Black Mesa Golf Media Week - Gilligan's Island with Dinosaurs
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by Jay Flemma
Forget "release the hounds" or "release the gnats" (if you believe Yankee fans; they think that's what happened against the Cleveland Indians this year). No, Eddie Peck is telling his greenskeeper to release the Velociraptors. Normally the mildest-mannered guy ever, Peck loves laying out the nooses at his grassy gallows of a golf course. He once had a hole location cut off the green in the fringe.
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» Golf Tourism Alliance Formed in New Mexico
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» New Mexico Golf on the Upswing
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» Angel Fire Set to Become New Mexico’s First Audubon Course
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» Nicklaus Design to Handle Course at Massive New Development
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» Brauer Redesigning New Mexico Highlands University Course
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» Black Mesa GC Honored
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» Beauty is More than Skin Deep
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