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3.8
732 Reviews (732)
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
176
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
79.8%
Recommend this course
587 out of 732 reviews
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3.7
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 30 reviews
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3.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff here consistently earns high praise for being welcoming and genuinely helpful to golfers of all skill levels. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens hold up well, and this classic course offers solid value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Desert
Par 70
Length 6436 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.4

Previously known as Trini Alvarez El Rio Municipal Golf Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1934
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell Ken Kavanaugh (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
732 Reviews (732)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Water Hazards 10
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Beginners 26
Seniors 26
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 44
Near Local Attractions 6

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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Storm Fallout

Unfortunately the course just had a bunch of trees and limbs down from a storm the night before, so only nine holes were open. But the biggest disappointment was that they'd overseeded the greens recently, and they were impossible to putt on. And there was no notification on the golf app letting you know.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pass

The clubhouse and food were above par. The staff were all very nice so my expectations were high. The course is in poor shape. The tee boxes were basically rough. Half the fairways are dirt. The greens were just airated so it’s like putting on rocks. Silverbell is better and that’s not saying much.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I hate this course

The only reason I keep coming back to this course is because it’s cheap. And easy to book a round short notice.

I’ve never seen this course in good condition. It’s always been dry, greens are never in great condition. This week there was a lot of mud in areas of play.

Definitely the worst of the city courses

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love this course.

Upon arrival we were told that the driving range was not in operation, which me and my playing partners weren't happy about. Also the fairways were not in great shape as if they weren't being watered. Other than that we had a great time. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

This was 1st time playing this course. The price was great, the staff friendly and the course was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting better

Right now the fairways are aerated, greens not yet. Learned you need a wristy swing in the bunkers, which could use a liiiiiittle more sand, still. Driving range is great when we don't have to hit off the mats, which need replacing. Bartender is fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Municipal Course

Always enjoy this type of course. Wide fairways and even if you miss the fairway on the hole you're playing, chances are you'll be able to play from an adjacent fairways. The greens are fairly level insuring a decent putting experience. I drained a couple of 20 footers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hello Marshal???

The pace of play was horrendous. The players in front of us would not let us play through. We were twosome they were a foursome. They were 2 holes behind causing a 5-1/2 hour round. Normal would be 4 hours on this course.

All golf courses should have marshals to prevent this from occurring.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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