Pinon Hills Golf Course

Pinon Hills Golf Course sits on the high desert terrain of northwestern New Mexico in Farmington, a city positioned near the Four Corners region where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet. Designed by Ken Dye and opened in the late 1980s, the course occupies land characterized by the pinon pine and juniper vegetation typical of this elevation and climate. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes moving through arroyos and across mesas that provide both strategic interest and views of the surrounding landscape. The course serves as Farmington's primary municipal golf facility and reflects the design sensibilities of its era, when target-style golf became common in arid Western settings. Players encounter elevation changes, native grasses and scrub, and the challenge of firm, fast conditions during much of the year. The layout requires accuracy off the tee, as the high desert environment offers little forgiveness for wayward shots. Water comes into play on several holes, a notable feature given the region's aridity. Pinon Hills functions as an accessible public course for the Farmington area and visiting golfers exploring the Four Corners region. The facility provides a straightforward golf experience shaped by its environment, where wind, altitude, and the spare beauty of the high desert define the character of play. The course remains a fixture in a part of New Mexico where golf options are limited and the landscape itself presents the primary design challenge.