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The Vaqueros Golf Center, which opened in Jan. 2024 at Champion Lakes Golf Course, includes locker rooms, coaches’ offices, two hitting bays, a study lounge, a nutrition station, and a viewing area. The nearly $3 million includes more than 4,200 square feet of space. 

The Vaqueros Golf Center is a direct result of the partnership between UTRGV Athletics and the City of McAllen that has strengthened over the last few years, including the announcement in September 2023 naming the McAllen Airport the Official Airport of the UTRGV Vaqueros. 

Los Lagos Golf Club

Los Lagos Golf Club is an 18-hole golf facility that combines a spectacular combination of links, mounding and sand, as well as 11 acres of lakes that makes it a jewel of the Rio Grande Valley. 

Located just four miles away from campus, Los Lagos has been the Vaqueros' home course since it opened in 2001. The course is a links-style course with open, rolling fairways leading to small, undulating greens that vary in shape and speed.

Los Lagos Golf Club ranks as one of the top courses in the Rio Grande Valley each year. The par 72 golf course plays 7,188 yards from the back tees. It is also equipped with a practice putting green and a driving range.

McAllen Country Club

Located about 18 miles from campus, the McAllen Country Club is a private establishment, which was incorporated in 1946, that offers its members a premiere championship 18-hole golf course.

The course is traditional in design, with smaller greens and tree-lined fairways, which provides an outstanding challenge for the all golfers.

McAllen Country Club will host the UTRGV Invitational in the spring.

Monte Cristo Golf Club

Located about 12 miles from campus, Monte Cristo Golf Club provides a picturesque setting for the community and is considered a hidden gem in the Rio Grande Valley.

The 18-hole, par 71 championship course plays 6,392 yards long with a practice putting green and driving range. With seven lakes strategically placed throughout the course, selecting the proper club becomes a necessity for all golfers.





Champion Lakes Golf Course

Located about 15 miles from campus, Champion Lakes Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, which plays 6,771 yards long.

The fairways feature 419 Bermuda grass and are flanked by Common Bermuda roughs and mounds, creating a unique and challenging terrain. The course also includes 14 man-made lakes, providing some of the most panoramic views in the area.





Tierra Santa

Located about 30 miles from campus, Tierra Santa is among the most beautiful in South Texas thanks to the unique tropical setting.

Tierra Santa is a par 72 championship course that plays 7,139 yards long.

Harlingen Country Club

Located about 37 miles from campus, Harlingen Country Club is a beautiful 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course.

Designed by Dave Bennett & Leon Howard in 1965, members enjoy unlimited golf on a course suitable for all levels of play. Signature hole #1  Harlingen Country Club also provides members top-rate practice facilities including a driving range, putting green and chipping green.