El Rio Golf Course

booked the course but didn't play it myself. my two partners who did rated it as "pretty thin." Pace was slow. Cuorse not in very good shape (it was January). Staff was very friendly.

On January 14th, 2013 the average daytime temperature was supposed to be much warmer than predicted and with the late afternoon wind things got challenging. We did our best to finish well despite shivering and shaking. On good warm days we'd recommend this course especially in hot summer days when the tree lined fairways keep one comfortable.

The course fairway was very dry so it made the ball go alot farther. It was very slow that day so we only played 7 holes. We were told to come later than 1:30 and we could play 9 holes without waiting. Most people come early so they can get 18 holes in. It's a straight course so most of the holes were the same. I think it would have been a tough course if the condition of the course was in better condition. All in all we had fun. I got a par!!!

Other golfer at this course were very rude. Staff was not helpful. I was almost hit twice by balls from other golfers. As a whole the group behind us drove into us 4 times. The course play was slow which is alright, but others need to understand this and not hit into the groups in front of them. We could not pick up the speed of play.
It will be a long time before I play this course again if ever.
David

This course has always been one of my favorites until this winter when they did not overseed the fairways which are dead grass or bare ground. The greens are in excellent shape however.

The price was right, but you got what you paid for. Fairways were not overseeded, and there is no driving range.

People are great but course is funky, greens not too bad.

Good value for the price paid. Staff is always nice. Course could of been in better shape but, given the time of season the conditions were what I expected.

Slow play, bad greens and fairway on a course I usually like to play. I was disappointed. The staff were the best thing since they were friendly and laughing.

Staff was friendly, and made sure pace of all players was steady.

If I wanted to play on a dead grass couse, I would play Santa Rita. If you want to make money don`t run the down.

The city should find a private buyer for this course. It's obvious
by the present condition of the course that they want to get rid of it.

Course is fun but challenging. Nearly all greens are guarded by front sand traps and are quite small. Greens putted well and the fairways were adequate.

If the city is going to shut down a course, my choice of the one to close is "sandpan" Silverbell. If the dust doen't kill you, the sewer smell will.

The prices have gone up for this time of year but if you can lock onto a good deal it is worth it.

This course is short and pretty wide open, but really is a pretty good layout for a city course. Has very good greens for a city course. Obviously, needs water and maintenance to improve it's overall playability and appearance. Has some good par-3's and two good par-5's.

plays to slow will play again have to lower price till course is better

NEEDS TO GREEN UP , COURSE SHOULD BE WATERED , NOT DRENCHED , WATER LAYING IN SAND TRAPS , & HUGE BEAVER PELTS DUE TO OVER WATERING.

Friendly staff, more difficult than it appears, needs some additional maintainence

Not a bad experience but the lack of overseeding on the fairways left much to be desired

had a good time-- friendly players on course--enjoyed the
weather and veiws