Rio Pinar Golf

This is the second time we have played Rio Pinar. The fairways are in good condition, and the greens are fast and true. The pace of play was good. Very nice restaurant.

Facilities were nice

Cart seats were awesome

Starter was a jerk

Pace of play was horrible: 3 groups deep on every par 3. 2hrs 45mins for front 9. We quit after 12 holes.

For a golf course that hosted The Florida Citrus Open and won by the legends of the game like Palmer, Nicklaus and Trevino, something changed drastically. The fairways are very scratchy in most areas. Had to roll the ball several times to put it on actual grass. Greens were just Ok. None of the players seem to take bunkers after they walk out. Cart paths are non existent in many areas causing doubt as to where to go with the cart causing a few times of having to do “the drive of shame” in reverse. The carts were filthy. Thick layer of dirt all over it. Even the GPS screen. The starter was great. The girl in the pro shop not friendly whatsoever. Practice areas quite scratchy. Beginning to learn these courses are like VRBO or ABnB rentals. Totally touched up pictures and false descriptions.

I recommend not playing here.

I love the early morning tee time. It is one way to start the day, and playing golf at Rio is one great way to start the day. It was a little cold to start but wormed up after a while.

This is a very nice layout, with small, firm and fast greens. The slow play was an issue with close to a 3-hr front nine. Things sped up to around 2 hrs on back so we got in just before with our 1:36 tee time (Wednesday in February).

But, the layout was very fun, lots of doglegs and challenging shots. Turf was pretty good for this time of year.

First time to play Rio Pinar. Really challenging and engaging course. The pine forest lined fairways spell danger quickly if you don't stay in the fairway. Lot's of sand, some water and very hard and fast greens that wouldn't hold the ball. Bump and run is the only way to play this course!

My wife and I really enjoyed the course. The fairways were good. The greens we fast and true. The tee boxes need to be marked better. We will definitely play this course again.

We came in town from Tampa for a golf outing here. We played the day before and really enjoyed ourselves. The staff from the bar tender, starter, cart girl etc.. treated us great. The course was in great shape and a good test. When we’re back in town it’s our new favorite.

Three groups waiting on a hole. No pace of play and no help from any ranger. I like the course, but had to quit after 5. Too long.

Rio Pinar is a nice golf challenge. We played the gold tees at 6500 yards and that beat me up a little bit. The greens rolled nicely but were difficult because of a lot of undulation on many of them. I know that sand was good because I was in it 4 times. I stayed and ate at the clubhouse after the round. Very nice.

Highly recommend! Greens are in excellent condition and fast, staff very friendly and accommodating, clubhouse is excellent with nice bar/dining area and the many pictures from hosting the past PGA Citrus Open was fun and interesting. Practice facility is great though you hit off of mats that are in great condition. Enjoyed my round and will play again when in the area.

RIo Pinar offers a true challenge, excellent conditions, great history and a professional staff that is hard to beat. The best value in greater Orlando.

I’ve played this several times on past visits and it was left to die which was tragic given its history. A new owner has taken over and it’s being restored to its former glory. The club house is first rate and the staff is terrific. The course is coming along and the conditions are good considering it’s winter. The tee boxes need some work. It’s a bargain.

Course was in great shape for this time of year. Greens were very fast and rolled true. Challenging track.