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El Rio Golf Course

1400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85745, Pima County
(520) 791-4229
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3.8
735 Reviews
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A view from El Rio Golf Course. Tucson City Golf
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A sunny day view of a hole at El Rio Golf Course. Tucson City Golf
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A view of a green with water coming into play and mountains in background at El Rio Golf Course. Tucson City Golf

About

Previously known as Trini Alvarez El Rio Municipal Golf Course

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6436 yds
Rating 69.4
Slope 124
Type Public/Municipal
Style Desert
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1934
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) William P. Bell Ken Kavanaugh (2004)
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Rating Index
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3.8
3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 735 reviews
80.6%
Recommend
735
Reviews
  • 5 Stars
  • 4 Stars
  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    3.7
  • Value
    3.8
  • Layout
    3.8
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    3.8
  • Amenities
    3.8
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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.

Rating Index

Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 30
Water Hazards 10
Undulating Greens 7
Best For:
Locals 31
Beginners 26
Seniors 26
Location is:
Convenient to the City 44
Near Local Attractions 6

Golfer Reviews

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Uzieliny
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000005093383
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Over rated, over priced

The fairways and greens in fair shape, the rest of the course not so much. Rough was bare, hard ground with numerous mud puddles although it had not rained for at least 3 days. Cart paths were awful.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u483612830
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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TonyFagan58
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

El Rio first time

Really nice course, great staff and playing group. Highly recommend for an easy round.

Walkable.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Milfred
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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tompor2
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Rio

Course in good shape, greens smooth and fairways cut a little longer than the other

city courses which I believe are cut too tight, Kudos to Gasper for joining us with another couple moving our tee time up 30 minutes.

Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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wolfwredroses
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value for the money, pace very slow

T-d off before 1 p.m. and still couldn't finish 18. That is frustrating cause it makes the round incomplete. Course was as it's always seems to be. Good but not outstanding.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
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9MS8xBAPQ5V4j4oIujJG
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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uLHYR4917LH
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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jdickie56
Reviews 21
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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sherrylea
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

overall not a pleasant experience

Had issues with starter, waited on most tees. lots of just plain dirt areas. range balls all over the course. We will not return.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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DreLew
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Shape

El Rio GC is in the best shape it has ever been in. Great tee boxes, fairways & greens!

Just like most courses, if you play early the pace of play is good.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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jimbranine
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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