Desert Lakes at Desert Lakes Golf Course

Desert Lakes Golf Course sits in Alamogordo, New Mexico, at the base of the Sacramento Mountains in the Tularosa Basin. The course was designed by George B. Williams with Garrett Gill and serves the local community and military personnel from nearby Holloman Air Force Base. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the high desert region, with views extending toward the surrounding mountain ranges that define this part of southern New Mexico.

The design incorporates water features that give the course its name, a notable contrast to the arid landscape of the area. These lakes and ponds come into play on several holes and provide both strategic interest and visual relief in the desert setting. The course plays through mature trees that have been established over the decades, offering shade and definition to the fairways. Bunkers are positioned to challenge approach shots and frame greens in traditional fashion.

Desert Lakes functions as a municipal facility and maintains an accessible character for golfers in the Alamogordo area. The course sees regular play from local residents, military families, and visitors exploring the region near White Sands National Park and the surrounding mountain recreation areas. The climate allows for year-round golf, though summer temperatures can be extreme and winter mornings occasionally bring frost to the high desert elevation of roughly 4,300 feet.