Nested on the eastern slope of the Sandia Mountains, the Paa-ko Ridge Golf Course is a mere 30 minutes from Albuquerque, but seemingly light years away! Breathtakinly beautiful, its sits like an emerald jewel surrounded by pine, pinon and juniper! It is consistently ranked at the top of most lists of the best public golf corses in the US. Designed by renowned course architect Ken Dye, know for creating Pinon Hills in Farmington. Be sure to get your tee time while on the Turquoise Trail!