Rio Pinar Golf

Played the back nine first and nobody in front of us , and then on the front nine the pace slowed down

The past reviews were pretty much accurate. The positives were they've done a nice job with renovating/updating the clubhouse and restaurant, the range was open and should be real nice once the tee box area is completed, and the fox squirrels were really entertaining. However, the negatives outweighed the positives. First, the pace of play was awful as it took our foursome five hours and fifteen minutes to play. We only saw a ranger once or twice, and he didn't talk to us or do much abut the issue. The starter said that they were starting groups every five minutes for the first hour or two that morning, so the ranger probably couldn't do anything. Second, at least fifty percent of most fairways were in poor shape as they were basically dead grass and dirt. Also, the greens were I would say only average. I've played Rio Pinar maybe five times in my life, but not since 2017, and the course was definitely not in as good a shape as six years ago. It seems like the new owners should have invested their money first into the course and second into the clubhouse/restaurant, but it appears they did it in reverse. By the way, the back nine is in better shape than the front nine, and is a lot more fun to play. I brought my other three players from The Villages to try a course in the Orlando area, but they were not impressed at all. We will not return.

As the renovation continues, in 6 months, course will be among the best courses in Orlando

The course is under construction, trying to be a competition course again. It will never get there. The biggest issue if the gps carts, They make over 50% of the course unusable. You still get charged the whole cart fee though. The course conditions are not good enough to make up for it. I will not be playing this course again because of the carts and the poor management. No reason to not just go anywhere else. The price is competitive with much better course and with the only real amenity being a bottle of water, I'll play elsewhere for a much better experience.

One of my favorite courses in all of Orlando. So happy the new owners are giving the course the love and attention that need. The golf range and short game area is going to be one of a kind.

Started off on the back nine because we would have been behind 2 foursomes of ladies and I have seen them play. On the back nine there was nobody in front of us and that was great. Things got a little slower on the front nine.

The courses under new management and they’re doing a lot of upgrades and the conditions are very very good. Certainly worth checking out. They’ve got tight Fairways some water and old-school kind of 1950s layout but I like it. My only knock would they’ve got those governors on the cards that stop you from driving wherever you want, and some of them are ridiculously distant from anything that literally would matter

Exceptional improvement of the course and pro shop. I would play in this course again!

Started on the back nine with nobody in front of us and nobody behind us for at least five holes. Then when we went to the front nine things slowed up a bit.

Our group had an amazing time at Rio Pinar. The layout is outstanding and clear evidence as to why this was one time a highly regarded track. They are putting a ton of work into the course and it will make a big difference in the long run. I selected the course based on the proximity to the airport and boy am I glad I did. I will be back to play here again, and again.

The group in front of us was a bit slow, but the staff and ranger only asked us to speed up because we had our wives with us. Seems to be because of that reason only. We typically finish 30 under pace but understand some are slower. Maybe the staff could investigate which group is holding thins up instead of just hanging out in a group of trees and picking a group that has women and making it a point to say “pick up the pace”. We couldn’t go any faster. Ruined the rest of the game. Advice: investigate the problem before making rude remarks.

The course is still going through some renovations to bunkers on quite a few holes, but the course is very playable and the greens, fairways and tee boxes were in good shape.

The new owners are really trying to make this a top notch course in the Orlando area.

Playing this course for years and never have seen it in such beautiful conditions. Fairways are mostly good with the exception of a couple. Greens are running smooth and fast. My only complaint would be the geo fencing. Too tight in some areas which contributes to slow play. Need to visit that aspect for an overall good experience. You can do better.

Extremely slow play but finished in 4 hours I am used to 3 hours without any players in front of me

Had two Tee times, but only five showed up to play. Golf course could not give me credit for the three players that did not play. Must have golf now give credit for the prepaid 3 players.