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4.2
3576 Reviews (3576)
5 Stars
969
4 Stars
1657
3 Stars
572
2 Stars
200
1 Stars
178
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
88.8%
Recommend this course
2969 out of 3576 reviews
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4.1
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.8%
Recommend this course
87 out of 98 reviews
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4.2
218 Reviews (218)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.5%
Recommend this course
193 out of 218 reviews
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Course Highlights
Rio Pinar's well-regarded layout challenges golfers of all skill levels with quick greens, spacious fairways, and thoughtful design. Welcoming staff and strong overall value make this course a consistently rewarding choice for local golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 7244 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.0

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

4.2
3576 Reviews (3576)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
Dinner 19
Brunch 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 82
Narrow Fairways 68
Water Hazards 67
This course/club is great for:
Locals 108
Seniors 70
Advanced Golfers 66
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 113
Near the Airport 81
Worth the Drive 43

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Weekday at Rio!

I've played Rio on Weekends, seemed slow. This week I played on a Wednesday felt like a VIP. Everything here has been upgraded recently. The staff is very On Point. Great Food. Clean classy place right here in East Orlando.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved

It’s obvious the new management is putting money into this course. The new track man ball hitting area is first class. They finally got control of the rough and are cleaning up areas that slowed play due to downed trees, overgrown palmetto bushes and other lawn debris. We will play discourse again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great greens

Greens were great. Love the layout.

All day Monday happy hour was a perfect end to a perfect day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time play here

Liked a couple of other courses we played better and were cheaper. Very nice facilities, gps golf carts and club house. Little disappointed with fairway and green conditions!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/13/2025

What other courses did you play that you liked that were less expensive? Will be there soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Course - Slow Play

Rio Pinar is a nice track and they have been doing quite a few upgrades to areas other than the golf course. The course was in pretty good shape, but the pace of play was atrocious taking over 5 hours for our round. Would have liked to see a ranger on the course trying to speed things up.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great things happening

The last time I played Rio was about 2 years ago; it wasn’t enjoyable, and something was always under repair…what a transformation. Someone is pouring a LOT of money into this place. Tee boxes still need work, but fairways and greens are in nice shape. Greens rolled fast but true, and fairways were in pretty good shape. Finished our round in just over 4 hours, I would definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Greens were in fantastic shape and fast. Fairways were in great condition. Staff went out of there way to be pleasant and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

German ownership = Quality Everything = Die gute Scheiße!

Well well well, 2 years on from my last visit right after the gong show of 40 minute delays at 1pm due to a lack of carts and the inside job theft where the safe was found in the middle of the fairway, and right before the German pro bought the place, and it's now a tier above what it used to be. The off course amenities for sure.

The course itself will always be the old school gem and fun track it always had been. Bunkers are prime, and greens are fast and true, which is all a good player cares about. Prime tee box grass in off season is a bonus I'll never make a negative comment about.

The price point is very fair, especially with the occasional hot deal, and that goes for the track man range as well.

1 hour in the bay with 2 large buckets is already fairly priced at 25, although I can't afford that everyday, so I wait for a hot deal, which is regularly at 16 and sometimes 11 last minute. The whole place, especially the clubhouse is now gorgeous, and the owner and his team need a huge pat on the back for their upgrades. I bet the food is awesome too. Come here... just not when I'm here... I want it all to myself unencumbered. Lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Old gem is coming back

This is the best condition that I see this golf course the new owners I guess they’ve been put a lot of money on the facilities. The restaurant is really good and the new logo really cool , greens were super fast but not receiving ( somes of them not all)the approach shots to well but I never saw this greens that well almost prestine.

Tee fairway and bunkers good condition

They need more care around the greens

I will coming back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lovely Course full of history

loved this course, and the clubhouse amenities. You could feel the history of this club, some great photos surrounding the walls of the clubhouse, the course itself was in good condition and the greens were good but fast. Overall enjoyed the course and friendliness of the staff. Would definitely play here again given the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing in Florida

As advertised, this is a classic course. It was in very good condition overall but the tee boxes were a not very smooth. The layout was good, not too much water or bunkers. My son, a beginner, had a great experience and so did I.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5 Hour Round

I understand they have to make money, but FAR too many tee times booked back to back. And the tee boxes, most were atrocious. Decently priced for fall golf. I paid for range balls through the GolfNow app and did mobile check in, was unable to redeem my bucket and no one around to help.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Central Florida Track

Greens were tough. Layout fair. Staff from Mike the starter to Cole the pro shop guy were awesome!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WHAT A NICE DIFFERENCE!

I hadn't played Rio in over 6 years, and while it was a decent course back then, it has upped its game now!

Staff was very friendly upon check-in. They even had a doorman. The new clubhouse and dining room are fabulous.

Pace of play was fine. The tee boxes were generally not good, sandy and little grass, but you could tell that they were working on them. Fairways and bunkers were mostly great.

Greens were fabulous, quick and undulating. Very easy to 3 or even 4 putt!

Course layout was challenging. I visited many pine forests, but always had an opportunity to punch out. The new GPS golf carts were nice, but the geo-fencing feature was too restrictive. There were times that we couldn't drive in the rough! Our cart had no sand for divots. The new restaurant serves some terrific food, try their ribeye sandwich - wow! Overall very good experience. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tough but Fair

Pace of play was slow and the tee boxes(blue) need some attention, sandy and not much grass.

Aside from that, the course was in very good shape.

Beware, there are a lot of trees and dog legs.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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