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El Rio Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
321
3 Stars
173
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 70 | 6436 yards | 69.4 | 124 |
| White | 70 | 6011 yards | 67.4 | 119 |
| White (W) | 70 | 6011 yards | 73.1 | 123 |
| Combo (W) | 70 | 5718 yards | 72.4 | 122 |
| Combo | 70 | 5718 yards | 66.1 | 115 |
| Red | 70 | 5343 yards | 64.1 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5343 yards | 69.1 | 113 |
| Silver (W) | 70 | 4686 yards | 65.3 | 107 |
| Silver | 70 | 4686 yards | 74.6 | 127 |
Scorecard for El Rio Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.4/124 | 394 | 406 | 427 | 117 | 442 | 189 | 376 | 343 | 511 | 3205 | 353 | 446 | 344 | 203 | 322 | 366 | 417 | 219 | 561 | 3231 | 6436 |
| White M: 67.4/119 W: 73.1/123 | 368 | 373 | 400 | 103 | 418 | 158 | 356 | 320 | 492 | 2988 | 323 | 425 | 322 | 176 | 306 | 356 | 388 | 193 | 534 | 3023 | 6011 |
| Combo M: 66.1/115 W: 71.7/119 | 368 | 373 | 367 | 103 | 361 | 158 | 356 | 320 | 458 | 2864 | 323 | 387 | 322 | 176 | 306 | 356 | 338 | 176 | 470 | 2854 | 5718 |
| Red M: 64.1/111 W: 69.1/113 | 318 | 341 | 367 | 85 | 361 | 139 | 334 | 303 | 458 | 2706 | 280 | 387 | 302 | 154 | 254 | 276 | 338 | 176 | 470 | 2637 | 5343 |
| Silver W: 65.3/107 | 314 | 316 | 328 | 72 | 214 | 118 | 264 | 274 | 437 | 2337 | 258 | 302 | 284 | 127 | 224 | 262 | 320 | 157 | 415 | 2349 | 4686 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
Course Details
Year Built 1934
Golf Season Year round
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
3.8
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
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
I Recommend This Course
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
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
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Pace of play
Starter didn’t seem interested in coordinating the tee off. To many singles and doubles teed off without being grouping together. Slowing the pace of play.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good Golf!
Like this course a lot. Staff is polite and accomodating
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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