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3.8
715 Reviews (715)
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
316
3 Stars
171
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
79.6%
Recommend this course
575 out of 715 reviews
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.6%
Recommend this course
36 out of 47 reviews
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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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El Rio Golf Club
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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
715 Reviews (715)
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Questionable location but not bad overall

Staff was friendly and price was great. Course conditions were a little bad (very muddy and very uneven cart path). Felt bad for the cart girl as I guess their primary vehicle was down so they were given a cart with a limited selection of drinks in a feeding trough and an umbrella was provided by a nice patron, not the actual establishment, which was a bit concerning regarding the care afforded to working personnel. Overall, it wasn’t a bad experience but difficult to say whether or not it competes with the other local courses. Best bang for your buck for sure though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
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 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Can't believe this course is such bad shape, OB Sports should be embarrassed.

The city should get a refund from OP Sports for the crappie job they do.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don’t bother

I walked off the course after 3 holes. Unplayable conditions no warning. I feel like I was robbed. Theft of service.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Rio

The fairways had little or no grass on them on many holes. The tee boxes were scalped and were missing grass as well. The greens were average but playable. Some ot the traps were very hard for green side bunkers. I was disappointed in e overall condition of course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Just OK

Flat as a pancake. Hard greens. Fairways were small but in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Back again....

Had not played El Rio for about 18 years and was pleasantly surprised with all the updates to the facility. Enjoyable day with 3 friends who had never played it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Is a grat course. Preti nice green. I love it

Nice place. Nice green. And the workers very frendy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

No Marshall

This course needs a Marshall so that golfers keep up the pace!! The group in front took multiple tee shots and were 2 holes behind all day. Only got to play 15 holes!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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