There’s no better time to play golf than winter in the desert, and Lovington has its share of great courses to choose from. With sunny and mild days there’s no better time to grab your nine iron and head to one (or all) of the following for some delightful fresh air and game winning shots.Lovington Country Club (1227 S. Country Club Drive) features all the hallmarks of New Mexico golf. Designed by Warren D. Cantrell, the Lovington golf course opened in 1954.Marty Ivy manages the course as the General Manager. 575-396-6619Ocotillo Park Golf Course (5001 Jack Gomez Boulevard in nearby Hobbs) features 6,716 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.7 and it has a slope rating of 122. Ocotillo Park golf course opened in 1955.Doug Lyle manages the course as the Golf Professional. 505-397-9297Hobbs Country Club (5001 W. Carlsbad Highway in nearby Hobbs) features 6,627 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.8 and it has a slope rating of 121 on Bermuda grass. Hobbs golf course opened in 1937.505-393-5212And just for reference for those of you visiting the area who may not know, when you tee off you’ll be about 3,900 feet above sea level (should that matter in your strategy)!