Rio Pinar Golf

Course was in great shape only problem was the heat

Great value. Course is in very good condition. Greens aerated a few weeks ago but are true and relatively quick. Great place to get in a round

My buddy and I played a round here recently and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience—not because of the course itself, but because of the staff. Despite having to wait on nearly every hole for the group in front of us, a staff member approached us twice—once at the turn—and told us, word-for-word, “you’re not good enough to play from these tees.” For context, I’m a ~10 handicap and my friend is newer to the game, but we were playing at a perfectly reasonable pace considering the course traffic.

The same staff member also told us to “hurry up” because we were supposedly holding up the group behind us—even though we had to wait to hit most of our shots. His tone was rude, condescending, and completely uncalled for.

We couldn’t help but feel like we were being unfairly targeted. As a Hispanic man and a Black man trying to enjoy a round of golf, this experience left a sour taste in our mouths. Golf should be welcoming and inclusive. Unfortunately, this staff member made us feel the opposite.

Certainly not the last! Course conditions were good, and the layout was beautiful. Some tough greens, and I didn't plat them too well, but I enjoyed the experience. Club house/dining room was excellent. Great food and varied menu.

Great course. Had a great time. Staff were extra friendly. . Would definitely recommend to friends. Keep up the good work. .

Irish mike

I was pleasantly surprised by Rio's conditions. Soft fwys in particular. Greens were ok and had been recently punched. Tee boxes were ok as well.

Over booked as usual, gave up after 31/2hrs to get through 12 holes. Drive in found 4some with 4 holes open ahead of them, saw ranger on course several times, never did anything to speed them up or let faster player through.

I have played Rio many times over the past 39years and it has had its ups and downs . Over the last 2 +years the ownership has done a fantastic job job revitalizing the course and the club house. If you want to see some golf history Rio is the place to go

Other than the greens being in the shape you would expect from recent aeration the course was great

Since the course was taken over by new management the golf course is in excellent shape

I played Rio on 6/1/25.

Yes - there has been plenty of rain.

Yes - the greens had recently been punched which didn't make putting impossible, just inconsistent.

Everything else was true 4* quality. I saw where someone had actually taken a 8 inch divot out of the fairway. I hadn't seen. That at a FL public golf course in quite a while. The practice facilities were outstanding. They had everything from an state of the art (out door) range to multiple areas for putting and chipping. Sure, there were areas on the course that were consistent with what you see at Florida public courses, but the Fairways were outstanding.

I was extremely pleased with the improvements I saw.

Course was great! Great conditions for the price! Though the staff made it feel like I was inconveniencing them. Expect for the bartender. Golf cart was given to me at 3 percent battery, when I went to return it to get a new one to start my round they acted like it was my fault.

We were in Orlando and wanted to try somewhere new. I was bit a skeptical due to the price but would go back here in a minute. We Played on Wednesday in late May, we played 18 in 3.5 hours. Course was in great shape and the layout was nice, wasn't your flat up and down like some Florida courses. We played the whites but would probably do the blues next time, some of the holes were a little short. Everyone was very friendly, and pace was great. We paid $120 for 3 golfers including cart, start time was 7:33 but we were a little early and starter got us right out.

Course in great conditions even though the greens were just punched. Healed very quick. Course layout is narrow and more difficult than most in the Orlando area.