Is the PM Annual Pass (limited golf) worth it?
Quick answer
30 rounds to pay back the $325 card.
In the scenario “Ladera afternoon 18 holes, Mon-Fri”, you save $11.00 per round ($22 without vs $11 with). Across the scenarios below the range is 28 to 30 rounds.
Term: Annual. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.
At a glance
- Price
- $325User fee per round: $11 weekdays, $13.50 weekends/holidays
- Term
- Annual
- Valid at
- Ladera, Arroyo del Oso, Los Altos, Puerto del Sol
- Type
- Discount card
What's included
- Afternoon play with a per-round user fee of $11 (weekday) or $13.50 (weekend/holiday)
Who can buy it (resident / non-resident rules)
- Resident: No residency requirement stated.
- Non-resident: Not published
Break-even by scenario
| Scenario | Without | With | Saves / round | Break-even ($325) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera afternoon 18 holes, Mon-FriAfternoon regular rate $22 vs PM pass user fee $11. Afternoon starts 4.5 hours before official sundown. source | $22 | $11 | $11.00 | 30 rounds |
| Ladera afternoon 18 holes, weekend/holidayAfternoon weekend rate $25.50 vs user fee $13.50. source | $25.50 | $13.50 | $12.00 | 28 rounds |
Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.
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Data notes & caveats
- The pass page does not define the exact PM hours; we assumed the posted afternoon-rate window for comparison - confirm with Golf Administration.
Sources
- Official pass page: https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/golf/annual-golf-passes
Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · data confidence: medium. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation.