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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
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.6%
Recommend this course
195 out of 220 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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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some TLC

The course is super dry and there is too much sand vs grass. Greens are in rough shape

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They book tee times way too close together which causes stack up during play. Especially for the price here, I’d expect better pace. Greens were also in pretty bad condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great layout

Great layout of the course, wish the fairways and greens were taken care of a little better

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course for price.

4:45 to play18

Fairways need water greens really need rolled. Lot of digits on greens.

Only talked to a couple staff members but they were helpful.

Get what you pay for.

Course is a little tight on fairways.

Awesome clubhouse. Need drinking water or refreshments cart on course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Won’t be coming back for a long time

I was deeply saddened by how my experience went at Rio Pinar. To start things off the price had increased which was not a big deal as last I was there they were working hard to reseed tee boxes and do course upkeep. The first sign should have been a back nine start. Then the starter wanted to rush my two some off before we were even able to warm up on the range, which then lead to getting backed up behind three groups where the lead of the 3 groups was super slow by hole 4 we had figured out the issue and called the club house with the group behind us multiple times to try to warn them and alert them to how slow the pace of play was. (20min wait minimum off the tee boxes) then we get to the “back nine” and played grounds keepers revenge with grounds keeping staff and carts on the green of a par three. Nice enough guys just trying to do their jobs but sucks to pay the highest rate I’ve ever paid at the course to hit around staff. Not to mention the guys in the gas powered cart not stopping during our back swings and then proceeding to run the edger around the hazards at full throttle. I couldn’t believe it wasn’t scripted. So needless to say I would avoid Rio for a while until prices subside greatly or conditions and management changes. Either way I’m highly disappointed and won’t be going back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course !!

Course in great condition, need rain , but they are watering.

It’s a fantastic feeling to play on a course that all of the ole time greats have played. Highly recommend this course. This is a big boy course with many challenges.

Anthony H.

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

Back Nine Start?

Not sure what was going on but they started our twosome on the back at 2:30. At the turn, it appeared there was a backup because one foresome jumped in to start on #1?! All in all OK we still finished in just under 4 hours.

Only saw the "Cooler Cart" once & the restaurant was closed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Greens are horrible!

This course needs much attention and much rain! Definitely not a 4 Star. Greens are very unpredictable. Tough to get my golf groove going due to poor pace of play!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not A 4 star

Fairways were dry

Greens were patchy and very unpredictable

Not maintained well at all

Did not see one Marshall the entire 18 holes

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Greens needed I little tlc but overall course is a nice layout.

Give it a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Disappointing

The course was in terrible condition, every part of it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Just Ok

I enjoy playing Rio, but lately I can't justify paying 50 (afternoon price ) with the way the greens are. Greens are in rough shape/kitchen has limited hours. Overall its a decent course to play, but not with what they are charging

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent staff but course needs some attention

We enjoyed our day of golf at Rio Pinar. The staff, from the pro shop to the starter and from the chef to the bartender were very friendly, courteous and professional.

The course needs some attention due to the lack of rain.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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