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El Rio Golf Club
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El Rio Golf Course in Fort Myers is a player-friendly layout that will appeal to players of all skill levels. It's an ideal course for beginners who are looking to get in some practice on a full-length course. The layout consists of mostly par 3s and most of the holes are on the shorter side. Though it's a seemingly simple design, the greens have slopes that range from subtle to dramatic, which can make determining your approach to them a daunting task. Trees that line the fairways demand accuracy but the landing areas are generous. El Rio Golf Course has a pace of play that makes it convenient if you're looking for a quick round and the layout is gentle enough for beginners, and even junior players, to tackle with confidence.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's | 60 | 3004 yards | 57.1 | 90 |
| Ladies' | 60 | 2401 yards | 53.1 | 81 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 57.1/98 | 271 | 179 | 135 | 144 | 201 | 83 | 162 | 160 | 123 | 1458 | 232 | 161 | 144 | 194 | 188 | 133 | 179 | 162 | 153 | 1546 | 3004 |
| Red W: 53.1/100 | 227 | 148 | 107 | 122 | 125 | 58 | 118 | 129 | 96 | 1130 | 197 | 130 | 103 | 163 | 162 | 114 | 147 | 140 | 115 | 1271 | 2401 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
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Photo submitted by u409589654 on 12/17/2025
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Love the challenges of making me play my short game. Photo submitted by 3215055223 on 06/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u356173135 on 06/02/2024
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Photo submitted by u356173135 on 06/02/2024
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Photo submitted by mskocik32 on 04/07/2023
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Not the best picture of the course, just the best one I could find Photo submitted by X8eIG0U5DgBVXgDsQ9Qe on 08/23/2022
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Photo submitted by Steve2741645 on 06/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Gerryjoey on 02/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u1759294886 on 01/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u1759294886 on 01/18/2021
Course needs TLC
Tee boxes were closed due to new grass planted so temporary “tee boxes” were in effect. Almost all holes were cart path only however we haven’t had any recent rain. Most of the greens were in fair to poor condition, need to have attention - bad roll.
Fun !
Fun little course. Friendly staff. Course is a bit squishy. Fun times each time we play. Great to work on your short .
Budget Course
Horrible course conditions when we played then told to be stay off grass completely with the golf cart. They should have closed on the day we played instead of keeping it open. We needed a shower immediately from all the mud and wet grass we encountered.
Needs a lot of work
The course was so wet and full of mud which go on our clothes and was a mess. They should have closed it for the day.
Nice course but very dry
Staff is friendly, easy to get a teetime. But it is very very dry so teeboxes are closed and temporary in front. Some greens are also to dry
Course conditions
The course conditions were so bad that I didn’t even pull out my putter on most holes and was using one club pretty much the entire time
Under Construction
Unfortunately, things haven’t been easy for a few golf courses in the Fort Myers area. Ol Rio is one of them. Tee boxes were moved up, in some cases, mere feet away from the greens. One golfer we met suggested a windmill and an open mouthed clown around some holes.
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They’re making an effort
They’ve started redoing the tee boxes which is a big start but I enjoy this course a lot
Hot day. Had to limit to 9 holes.
Tees are under construction. My partner was suffering from heat exhaustion so we only played 9 holes. Staff is nice and friendly. Always enjoy playing here.
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Poor course conditions
Every Green was riveted with bird and mole cricket damage. Fairways OK. Fairly well drained because it was raining hard the week before. Not bad. Teebox is nonexistent. Dirt mostly. No excuse for any of this. Maintain it or sell it guys. Two years ago this course was a pleasure to play. Staff remains friendly. Value for the money average.
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Close it down
Played Tuesday, course had no restrictions, yet the conditions were unplayable!! The staff and owners have no regard or care about the course condition!! Fairways were mud pits, we lost two balls because they plugged in the fairway!!
Don’t even think about wasting your money on this place!!!
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Terrible condition
Might be the worst conditions I’ve ever seen on any course. Every tee box is just sand. Fairways are hardly grass and greens will bounce in any direction.
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