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4.2
3572 Reviews (3572)
5 Stars
966
4 Stars
1656
3 Stars
572
2 Stars
200
1 Stars
178
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
88.7%
Recommend this course
2965 out of 3572 reviews
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4.1
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
84 out of 96 reviews
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4.2
225 Reviews (225)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
200 out of 225 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
3572 Reviews (3572)

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 A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very poor

It could be the worst shape golf course I have ever played. Very disappointed

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Fairways horrible. Needs some TLk and watering

Hitting off dirt most of time

For same price you can play much better course nearby

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Enjoyed the course, could tell it was a top notch track back in the day but probably financially not able to make it what it once was but did enjoy playing it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Parse was in a little bit of rough shape. Some greens need Some repair as did the fairways. Biggest disappointment was the 5+ hour round with not marshals in site. Of the 5 courses we played in the week we where in Florida this was the low point

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Poor

Not a great day today, very slow pace, and disappointing service. Guy at the front desk refused to give me a rain check for the back after I have received multiple in the past. Not worth the price of admission.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

as always: so nice to play

Kind and friendly golf course. Do visit the gents changing room. Historic atmosphere and great memorabilia. Every year a cours to come bqck to and play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course,enjoyable round.

Played with my wife and a local guy. Round was .excellent t no waiting until the last 2 holes so round in well under 4 hours. Layout is traditional lots of dog legs and you need to be straight of the tee. Conditions were good for the time of year, only one green had significant damage. Firm tight fairways and fairly quick greens that ran true. Friendly staff and refreshment cart came round twice.

Sadly ain clubhouse had closed by the time we finished so not a le to look around at the history here that our playing partner had told us about.

Will definitely recommend this course and will play again on our next visit.

Great value and easy to get to, we were staying at the bottom of International drive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow, slow, slow

Too busy. Took nearly 3 hours to play 9 holes, so we never got to play the back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 103
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Needs work

Greens were bumpy and inconsistent, not at all like the practice green. The course had many bare/sparse areas in the fairways and around the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun historical course…

This is a local gem in Orlando. Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack hung out and played this course back in the day. It’s just a fun course to play. Check it out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Third game in Florida

Nice layout fun to play, Green speed slow, subtle breaks on the green at the pin.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Walked Off After 3 Holes

I was told the course has been closed. New owner. Shouldn’t be open. Not 1 good lie for my wife or I (12 handicap) for 3 holes. Whole course under repair. I believe GolfNow is helping me with a refund. I’m not sure of the outcome. We went & played a different GolfNow course that day. So day wasn’t wasted.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Round

If you were concerned about the delays, the course has changed their tee time from every 8 minutes to every 10 minutes - which has clearly improved pace of play.

That said, the course is still in need of water (turn the sprinklers on at night!) and you HAVE to get a beverage cart out there. Please.

Otherwise, I always enjoy the challenge of the course and will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Ok course conditions

It’s been dry in central FL and the course shows it. Non-sprinkler fairways and tee boxes so very thin. And greens a little rough. Playable but not in best shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens horrible

Greens had patches of weeds growing on them very poor putting surface, fairways had very little grass on them not worth the $55, pleasant and helpful staff, nice layout it’s a shame course conditions so poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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