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El Paso

Elevation : 3,762
Population : 615,032

As Texas' fourth-largest and westernmost city, located halfway between Houston and Los Angeles, El Paso offers so much for the avid golfer that it should probably be marketed more as a premier golf destination with the likes of Phoenix or San Antonio. Out here the desert offers over 300 days of sunshine per year, outstanding shopping, authentic Mexican food, impressively old historic sites, and plenty of adventures across the border.
Five public facilities with a total of 117 golf holes are available in El Paso, highlighted by the spectacular Painted Dunes course that is consistently ranked as one of the top public facilities in the state. The more connected golfer has the option of playing three quality private courses, with the famed El Paso Country Club heading the top of the list. However, a golf excursion to El Paso isn't complete without side trips to Las Cruces, NM and Juarez, Mexico, both of which offer outstanding golf for unbelievable values.

El Paso Golf Courses :

• Ascarate Municipal Golf Course
• Cielo Vista Municipal Golf Course
• Coronado Country Club
• El Paso Country Club
• Emerald Springs Resort & Conference Center
• Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course
• Underwood Golf Complex
• Vista Hills Country Club

Notes
There's always adventure to be had across the line in Juarez, Mexico. Take the downtown trolley, then start off in the bustling central market place. You can even golf at the immaculate Campestre Juarez Country Club (see the "Border Crossings" essay). In El Paso the best barbecue in town is at The State Line Bar-B-Q (915-581-3371), where you'll get an entire loaf of bread with your generous portions, and Aceitunas (915-581-) is a dive with mariachis on spring and summer evenings. Also, Cafe Central (915-545-2233) has a cozy bar and a solid menu.