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3.9
707 Reviews (707)
5 Stars
114
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
82.4%
Recommend this course
569 out of 707 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
79.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 54 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

3.9
707 Reviews (707)
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Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Golf

El Rio is a fun old school layout.

I always enjoy playing there.

The fairways could be in better shape but I know it gets a lot of play and being a muni course they probably have very limited funds for maintenance. But the greens are always in great shape and fun to putt.

I will always play El Rio it’s too fun and you do not have to hit every shot perfectly or in the air to make good shots or to have a decent score.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

GREAT COURSES

Great staff, good wide open Course and fun. Difficulty is fair, some holes easier than others but bunker placements are nice and all in all it's a great course and anybody should check it out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course was in great condition

My friends and I had a great experience playing this course. Tee boxes and greens were perfect. I will definitely be playing this course more often this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Price was right

Surprised how little grass was on the fairways and greens although green, were very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Golf

First time playing El Rio

Very fun

As most Muni courses it gets a lot of play but the greens are very good and fair

The fairways are fine considering the traffic

Great value for the money

The pace of play can be slow but why be in a hurry when you are playing golf

Just a fun place to play

I will definitely go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible

Been playing golf for almost 50 years and by far, this course was in the worst condition I’ve ever played. They suck you in by advertising at the Tucson open used to be played there but that was long ago. Nothing but dirt and weeds. Be warned. Do not waste your time or your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very fair track

ON TIME TEE TIME; GOOD PACE OF PLAY; GOOD PRICE AND WONDERFUL WEATHER...ALL IN ALL, A FUN DAY OF GILF.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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