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White flag on a putting green at Horizon Golf Club in Horizon City.

Horizon Golf Club

Horizon Golf Club offers public golf in Horizon City, southeast of El Paso. The eighteen-hole course plays to par 70 and welcomes daily visitors as well as members. Formerly known as Emerald Springs, the facility reopened under the Horizon Golf and Conference Center name in 2013, adding another established option to the area’s golf rotation.

The course is listed at approximately 6,886 yards and has five tee colors. Those choices allow players to match the challenge to their distance and experience. Review the current scorecard before starting, and ask the golf shop which tees suit your group. A comfortable approach distance is a more useful guide than choosing the longest available setup.

Four par 3s and two par 5s contribute to the routing, with water hazards adding decisions on several holes. Identify where a safe tee shot can finish before selecting a club. When water affects an approach, choose a realistic carry and a generous target. Keeping the ball in play can protect a round more effectively than attempting a low-percentage recovery.

Practice options include a driving range, an approach green with bunkers, and a putting green. The facility also offers lessons and club-fitting services, which require separate arrangements. Confirm current schedules if you want to combine instruction with a round. The Moonlight Bar and Grill provides another option for extending the visit, subject to its own operating hours.

Horizon Golf Club is located at 16000 Ashford Street in Horizon City. Use the official website or pro shop contact to confirm tee times, fees, carts, rental needs, and any course notices. Review golf attire requirements and arrive ready to check in. Bring water and plan for the day’s weather. Maintain your group’s position and care for the greens and bunkers as you play. Horizon provides a complete public golf outing with several ways to practice, learn, and enjoy the game.

Golfer approaching a blue-flagged green on the Sunrise Course at Underwood Golf Complex.

Underwood Golf Complex — Sunrise Course

Underwood Sunrise Golf Course offers an eighteen-hole desert round at Fort Bliss in the El Paso area. The course is part of the Army’s Underwood golf facility and welcomes public interest, but a visit requires more planning than simply arriving at a civilian course. Confirm access arrangements and golf eligibility directly before setting out.

The desert landscape gives Sunrise a distinct Southwest setting. Choose tees that match your normal distances and pay attention to the safe landing areas shown on the current scorecard. On unfamiliar ground, a clear target and a balanced swing are more useful than trying to maximize every shot. Respect marked boundaries and staff instructions throughout the round.

Tee times are encouraged, and the golf shop handles reservation requests by phone. The published policy uses a lottery for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with priority for active-duty personnel and specific group requirements. Ask staff how that policy applies to your party rather than assuming that an available weekday procedure also applies to a weekend visit.

Underwood also offers practice and improvement options, including a performance center with golf simulators and club-fitting appointments. The Golden Tee restaurant is another part of the facility, with operating hours that differ from the course. Confirm separate reservations, fees, and opening times if you want to combine a round with instruction, practice, or a meal.

The official golf address is 3200 Coe Avenue, Building 3193, Fort Bliss, Texas 79916. Contact the golf shop before traveling to confirm the correct entrance, any visitor-pass requirements, identification needs, and the day’s tee-time rules. Review current dress standards, cart arrangements, equipment rentals, and closing times. Allow extra time for arrival procedures and bring water appropriate for the conditions. With those details settled, Sunrise provides a chance to experience desert golf while using a military recreation facility respectfully and within its current access requirements. Keep your group informed before departure.

Aerial view of the Painted Dunes golf facility and its desert landscape in El Paso.

Painted Dunes — East Nine

Painted Dunes East Nine is one of three named loops at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in El Paso. The facility has 27 holes divided into East, West, and North nines. This listing identifies the East loop specifically, rather than describing it as a separate eighteen-hole course or assuming that every reservation follows the same pairing.

Painted Dunes occupies a Chihuahuan Desert setting near the foothills of the Franklin Mountains. The wider course is associated with architects Ken Dye and Jeffrey Brauer. Rolling ground and undulating greens are part of the facility’s character, giving players reasons to consider both landing position and the next shot when building a plan.

Before booking, ask which two nines are scheduled for your round and whether the East loop is included. If you want only nine holes, confirm that option directly with the golf shop. Rotation, events, and maintenance can affect the available combination, so a facility tee time alone should not be treated as a guarantee of a particular loop.

Once on the course, choose tees suited to your usual carry distances. Look for a clear landing area and keep your normal miss in mind, especially where desert surroundings frame the hole. Around the greens, think about leaving a manageable putt rather than attacking every flag. A practical target can help you enjoy an unfamiliar layout while keeping the group moving.

Painted Dunes is located at 12000 McCombs Street in El Paso. Use the official website or golf shop contact for current reservations, rates, cart arrangements, equipment rentals, and practice access. Review weather and course notices before traveling. Bring water and sun protection, and follow staff guidance about carts and native areas. Arrive early enough to check in and confirm your starting nine. With the pairing settled, the East loop can form part of a distinctive desert golf outing at one shared El Paso facility.

Sunset over a pond and green at the Painted Dunes golf facility in El Paso.

Painted Dunes — West Nine

Painted Dunes West Nine gives this directory a specific entry for the West loop at El Paso’s Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course. The property contains three nine-hole loops, named East, West, and North. A full round may use a scheduled combination, so the West designation is most useful when confirming exactly which holes your reservation will include.

The larger facility sits in the Chihuahuan Desert near the Franklin Mountains. Its rolling terrain, native surroundings, and undulating greens establish a desert golf setting. Those are characteristics of Painted Dunes as a whole; the best source for the day’s West routing, tee setup, and playing conditions is the golf shop and current scorecard.

For a first visit, build the round around reliable distances. Choose a tee that allows comfortable carries, then identify where each shot should finish to leave a clear next play. If a target looks unfamiliar, a conservative club can help you learn the hole without adding unnecessary risk. Commit to the decision and maintain a steady rhythm.

Greens with movement reward attention to approach placement and putting pace. When the flag is difficult, favor a section that leaves room for a normal miss. Spend a few minutes on an available practice green before starting, subject to facility access. The goal is to develop a feel for speed rather than force every putt toward the hole.

Find Painted Dunes at 12000 McCombs Street in El Paso. Contact the facility or use its official website to check tee times, prices, carts, rentals, and practice options. Specify that you want to include the West Nine, and confirm whether that request can be accommodated. Ask about the starting loop and any rotation or maintenance changes. Bring water, review the forecast, and respect marked native areas. Clear booking details will help your group enjoy the West loop as part of the intended Painted Dunes experience.

Aerial view of fairways and a pond at the Painted Dunes golf facility in El Paso.

Painted Dunes — North Nine

Painted Dunes North Nine is a named nine-hole loop within Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course in El Paso. Together with the East and West nines, it forms a 27-hole public facility. This entry helps golfers identify North when discussing a reservation, comparing course combinations, or checking whether a shorter round is available.

The property lies near the Franklin Mountains in a Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Native vegetation and rolling ground contribute to its setting, while the facility’s greens place a premium on controlled approaches and thoughtful putting. A current scorecard and a conversation with staff are useful starting points for understanding the exact setup you will play.

If North is important to your visit, ask the golf shop to confirm its inclusion before booking. Course rotation, outings, and maintenance can determine which pair of nines is available. Also confirm whether North will be your first or second loop, since that affects where your group should begin and how much time to allow before the starting time.

On the course, choose a tee that matches your usual distances and pick a visible target for each shot. Account for the day’s wind and the shape of the ground, but keep the decision simple enough to maintain pace. When you miss a target, look for the safest route to a comfortable next shot rather than immediately attempting to recover every lost yard.

Painted Dunes is located at 12000 McCombs Street in El Paso. The official website and golf shop provide current tee times, fees, carts, rentals, and practice information. Ask about weather-related restrictions and any changes to the scheduled loops before traveling. Bring water and sun protection, arrive ready to check in, and follow instructions around native areas. With the North Nine confirmed in your plan, the visit can offer a focused taste of desert golf or form part of a complete eighteen-hole round at Painted Dunes.

Green and deep sand bunker at Butterfield Trail Golf Club in El Paso.

Butterfield Trail Golf Club

Butterfield Trail Golf Club offers an eighteen-hole public round in El Paso with a pronounced desert character. The par-72 course opened in 2007 and lists Tom Fazio and Dennis Wise among its architects. Natural sand dunes, native vegetation, and substantial changes in elevation give the layout a setting that is central to its appeal.

The course is listed at 7,307 yards from its longest setup and features more than 55 feet of elevation change. Choose tees that leave realistic carries and approaches rather than treating the back-tee distance as the required challenge. When the target sits above or below you, consider that difference before selecting a club.

Dunes and changing ground create opportunities for thoughtful placement. Identify where your tee shot should finish to leave a clear next play, and favor a target with room for your normal miss. An unfamiliar course can be easier to enjoy when you commit to a practical line instead of trying to attack every hole on the first visit.

Butterfield Trail includes a driving range, pitching and chipping areas, a putting green, and instruction options. Rental clubs are also listed for travelers. Confirm current access and equipment availability when reserving, and leave enough time for a measured warmup. If you are considering a nine-hole visit, ask about that booking option; it uses the same course rather than a separate short-course layout.

The club is located at 1858 Cottonwoods Drive in El Paso. Use the official website or golf shop for current tee times, green fees, cart inclusions, and rental charges. Review golf attire requirements and maintenance notices before traveling. Bring water and sun protection, monitor the weather, and follow staff guidance around native areas. Arrive prepared to check in and reach your starting tee. Butterfield Trail combines public access with a substantial desert layout for golfers seeking a full round with varied terrain and a distinctive West Texas setting.