Championship at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Golf Course

Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe is a municipal facility designed by Baxter Spann and opened in 1998 on the city's southwest side. The course occupies rolling high-desert terrain at approximately 6,500 feet elevation, where the landscape transitions between pinyon-juniper woodland and open grassland. Views extend toward the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, and the routing takes advantage of natural arroyos and elevation changes across the property.

Spann's design incorporates links-style elements adapted to the New Mexico setting, with wide fairways, minimal tree interference, and strategic bunkering that emphasizes ground game options. The layout plays across varied topography, with several holes running through draws and others positioned on higher ground where wind becomes a significant factor. Native grasses and sparse vegetation frame the holes, and the firm, fast conditions typical of the high desert require thoughtful club selection and trajectory control.

The course serves as a primary public golf resource for Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, offering an affordable alternative to resort and private facilities in the region. Its design accommodates players of different skill levels through multiple tee options, while the exposed terrain and elevation present challenges in distance judgment and shot-making. The facility reflects the municipal golf tradition of providing accessible championship-length layouts in communities where public access remains important to the game's local culture.