Albuquerque, New Mexico – Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico recently completed the first phase of its clubhouse renovation, enhancing guest amenities and modernizing facilities. The project, which began in September 2025, was led by Enterprise Builders as the general contractor, with architectural design by Oklahoma City-based GSB and interior design by Tom Hoch Design.
The first-phase renovation includes a redesigned 1,000-square-foot golf shop featuring modern fixtures and lighting, effectively doubling the club’s headwear offerings and increasing on-hand inventory. The updated layout improves shopping flow, providing a more efficient and enjoyable experience for guests. New product offerings include Sandia Golf Club-branded apparel lines (available only on property) such as Sun Day Red, Dunning, and Good Good.
“Every touchpoint of this expansion – from the initial welcome and efficient bag handling to the refined retail experience – has been thoughtfully designed with comfort and convenience in mind,” said Sandia Pueblo Governor Stuart Paisano. “This is just the first step in a continued investment to ensure Sandia Golf Club remains the premier golf and event destination unlike anything else in New Mexico and the Southwest.”
Additional enhancements encompass a new, ADA-compliant dressing room and a redesigned check-in counter aimed at offering a more personalized shopping and check-in experience. A newly designed bag drop, positioned further into the circular drive, adds to the arrival experience while allowing staff to more efficiently assist with unloading and staging golf bags. Upon entry, guests are welcomed into an elegant new lobby. New elevator access to the lower level, leads directly to the golf car staging area, setting thetone of excellence for the beginning of their visit.
“We would like to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to our guests for their continued support and loyalty,” said Sandia Golf Club General Manager Nick Knee. “As we unveil our new amenities and move to phase two of the transformation, guests will begin to experience a premier golf and event destination where every detail has been intentionally elevated. With more than 20 years of operational insight, this redesign has been carefully shaped with guest comfort, convenience, and overall experience at the forefront. Opening the golf shop and new lobby represent an exciting beginning, and we look forward to welcoming each and every guest to what will ultimately become a truly best-in-class clubhouse, one that sets a new standard and stands unmatched.”
The clubhouse improvements, the first since Sandia Golf Club opened in 2005, complement recent upgrades across the Sandia Resort and Casino campus, reflecting a commitment to providing best-in-class amenities. The completion of phase one marks a significant step in elevating the guest experience at Sandia Golf Club, with phase two anticipated to begin this month and be completed by early 2027. Phase two enhancements will focus on renovations to the Sandia Grille, including expanding and updating the kitchen; elevating staff space; enhancing indoor and outdoor dining and bar areas; upgrading restroom spaces; and a newly designed event space perfect for social and post-tournament event functions. Guests are encouraged to follow Sandia Golf Club’s social media channels for updates throughout construction. While certain amenities will be temporarily unavailable, the club remains committed to delivering exceptional golf experiences and maintaining service standards throughout the project.
Sandia Golf Club is managed by Troon Golf. For more information on Sandia Golf Club, visit www.sandiagolf.com.
About Sandia Golf Club
Opened in 2005, Sandia Golf Club features a Scott Miller-designed par-72 championship golf course developed by the Pueblo of Sandia as part of the Sandia Resort and Casino. At 7,752 yards it is the longest course in New Mexico yet was designed for players of all skill levels. The course winds through the rugged high desert and offers dramatic views of the Sandia Mountains and the greater Albuquerque area. The award-winning club features a fully stocked golf shop, restaurant and bar with outdoor patio overlooking the Sandia Mountains, a practice range with a double tiered all grass teeing area, a 10,000 square foot practice putting green, shortgame area, and the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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