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4.1
3475 Reviews (3475)
5 Stars
926
4 Stars
1618
3 Stars
560
2 Stars
197
1 Stars
174
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
87.6%
Recommend this course
2880 out of 3475 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.6%
Recommend this course
126 out of 139 reviews
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4.3
290 Reviews (290)
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.0%
Recommend this course
264 out of 290 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7001 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.7

Formerly known as Rio Pinar Country Club

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Course Details

Year Built 1957
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark Mahannah (1957) Lloyd Clifton (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Lockers

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
3475 Reviews (3475)

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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Rio good

This was our first time back in months because the price finally came down. It was well worth it. Course was in excellent condition, greens were true and quick. They were having a tournament the next day so we benefited by the conditions. Great layout on a classic course with storied history. Only recommendation would be to make a snack/ turn spot for a quick bite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Found this course about 20 minutes east of Universal Studios and was happy I found it. Great layout difficult at times with fast greens. I also had to rent clubs and was surprised with Taylormade Qi10s. Would definitely recommend this course if you’re visiting Orlando.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 151
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfect

This is a classic golf course with lots of character . Course is playing fast. Greens are in excellent shape. Pace of play is around 4 hours. It’s understandable that the PGA Tour played here years ago. Fun but challenging course. Staff is top notch. Restaurant is first rate. If you are in Orlando play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 239
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeds Expectations

The course was fantastic. In great shape, greens are fast and beautiful. The history of the course adds to the experience. You won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love love love

Love the layout, staff is awesome, practice area is great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course!!

This course was amazing!! Easy to find easy to navigate. The staff, bartender, starter, and everybody in between or super friendly and helpful. The course was in great condition and the weather was perfect!! I see a lot of people on the reviews saying that the pace of play was a little slow, but I passed two groups at separate times and everybody was very relaxed as long as I asked nicely. Greens were pristine and tea boxes were well manicured. Overall, the course was a great value for the price!! definitely gonna head back there if I end up on the East Coast again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 145
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Condition!

The course has constantly been improving since new ownership took over. The course is in great condition. They are working on some of the tee boxes. Some were sanded pretty heavily, and others were in the process of getting new sod. Always a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 151
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice time

We played this course several times past few months and never been disappointed. Course layout is great and conditions are great even in the midst of the dry stretches . With so many courses very similar charging twice as much , we’ll keep coming back for sure

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Rio Pinar

Always a pleasure to play this course. Course was in great shape - staff super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great design

Good golf course design. Par 71 over 7,000 tells you it’s tough. Greens were great. Some tee boxes were a little beat up. Great value and a hard golf course from the tips.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

In Great Shape Right Now

This course can be very challenging if you are not playing the correct tee box, especially if its windy. Right now it is playing firm and fast. The greens are in awesome shape and rolling smooth and fast. Overall great course and great conditions.

Only thing that I would give feedback on to the course is when you order a sandwich or wrap from your golf cart and pick up at the turn, the process needs to be quicker. I've done this multiple times and its always slow, which delays our group from getting to the next tee box in a timely manner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the price it’s ok

Staff wasn’t really friendly for someone first time there, they talked to customers like they didn’t want to do anything or help. I was paired with another solo by the starter who apparently thinks challenging the players with his handicap and skill level are a good idea when really it just upset us. In our opinion the starter needs fired or needs to quit to play cash games and put his $ where his mouth is because being a 10 and playing from the up tees shows his ignorance. Good day spoiled from the start by the starter. Just wish he had his clubs and his checkbook because his mouth and arrogance had us quoting him all the way back to Chicago!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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