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4.2
3588 Reviews (3588)
5 Stars
976
4 Stars
1662
3 Stars
572
2 Stars
200
1 Stars
178
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
88.8%
Recommend this course
2980 out of 3588 reviews
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4.2
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.0%
Recommend this course
97 out of 109 reviews
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4.2
221 Reviews (221)
5 Stars
107
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.7%
Recommend this course
196 out of 221 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
3588 Reviews (3588)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Friday of Golf

We had a great time playing this course, the staff was super friendly and the Resturant/bar was fantastic. One of the best lunches I've ever had at a public course. Cart girl was there every time we turned around. The course is under light repair in spots but over all it was a great experience. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather

Fun course

Course was in good shape. Need more carts. Played here last year and we waited for carts as well. Today was 20 mins. We play again though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No carts available, waited 45 minutes, then went in and cancelled round.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course improvements

We play this course every year and we like the improvements . Still a bit of work to do but definitely on the right track..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Value

Very fair course; mostly wide fairways; played from the white tees and from an avg golfer perspective this was more than enough distance. Black and gold tees way back... but don't even attempt to play from there unless your shooting consistently in the 70s.

Only 2 holes where water comes in; broke 100 in my first round of the year. On vacation from New England and will definitely play again. Very nice restaurant and decor in lobby all fancy.

Mike C

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goat ranch

Course is in terrible shape! Fairways are dirt. Golf carts wheels almost coming off. Bunkers a mess no sand. Clubhouse beautiful and redone. Driving range will be awesome. Staff was great. Just course is a MESS. Great layout but course a mess!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Better than it was, still not great.

Rio is slowly getting better, just a bunch of small things that are weird.

Pros

- excellent layout for an easy afternoon out

- course has a lot of new developments happening

Cons

- literally no carts available. There was a line multiple groups long to wait to get a cart.

- when asking for a pull cart to walk, you could pay $40 to rent one. Excuse me? No place should have this policy.

- range closed when course open, no explanation

- turf in rough shape. (Better than it was)

- not worth the price they are asking (yet)

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 156
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Twin rivers

Slow play thru out the whole round with some of the tee we’re in need of restoration and some greens the same

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of Play Issues... Still!

Course is in ok shape - starting to see the results of the recent investment.

Pace of play continues to be an issue here. 5 hour round without a ranger in site - hard to recommend that to anyone!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

2nd time

We were here last week and decided to come back … fun course good people.

Greens run fast. Some are small…

Great club house.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grass and staff.

The fair ways and some of the putting greens have no grass. However the clubhouse is well designed and looks new. Staff are really friendly and professional. The owner took his time to show us the back room with Arnold Palmer memorabilia. Much appreciated.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course !

We gone play this golf track again next week.

Everything was great.

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