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4.0
196 Reviews (196)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
100
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
83.9%
Recommend this course
165 out of 196 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff consistently earn high praise from golfers visiting this course. The layout and pace of play both deliver a satisfying round worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Traditional
Par 72
Length 7143 yards
Slope 126
Rating 73.1

Previously known as El Rio Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Winter Rye Grass
Greens Winter Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Matt Dye (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities

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Reviews

4.0
196 Reviews (196)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much Improved

We have played El Rio several times over the last few years. Last year the course was in pretty bad shape but this year with the New Management, The course is looking great. 100% better than last year. I would love to see actual sand in the bunkers though. The restaurant is open and the food is great. Service is outstanding Hopefully the Restaurant keeps expanding it's hours and will be open for dinner. El Rio has so much potential and it looks like the management is heading in the right direction.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens, fairways, and tees in great shape. Some patchyness here and there. Nice tight lies.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value around

Great friendly staff, fun track, fairways and greens in great shape. All around a wonderful time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play!

First time playing and loved it! Check in was simple with Woody who is incredibly friendly and accommodating. With the exception of one fairway and the bunkers the course was in great shape. It’s obvious of the hard work the club is doing to get it into the best shape possible. For the value? Unbeatable!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Desert golf

Had a great time at El Rio. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Pace of play was great. Just over 3 hours for the round. Price was great. I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Pace of Play!

Top notch staff and facility. Got out early, no waiting, tough beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT COURSE - EL REAL

I recommend this course to all visiting golfers; very good golfers might find it easy, but recreational golfers will enjoy this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Beginner
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 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent shape with one caveat

We live nearby and have always enjoyed this course but the quality is always back and a forth.. however currently the course is in AMAZING shape. The only caveat is the mosquitos on the course are insane, clouds of them on every square foot of the course.. my dad and I were eaten alive despite having spray..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Some potential

Was met by a man in the clubhouse who was rude dismissive. Maybe having a bad day but that’s no excuse. Course is not in good shape. Mostly dirt fairways however the greens are green and ran good. It’s clear they are the only parts of the course receiving water. Bunkers are unplayable no sand instead hard clay dirt. Despite our poor welcome we stopped for a beverage in the afternoon, the young lady serving was fantastic! Cannot recommend playing this course at this time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Honest sorry

It was the worst shape I've seen. I will qualify, I don't like the layout. The course condition was the worst I've seen in my area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid

This course is in bad need of attention.. The fairways are like hitting off concrete,and and very hard on your clubs.This course has lot's of sand traps that are very neglected.For the value I would definitely avoid this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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