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3.8
958 Reviews (958)
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
422
3 Stars
223
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
78
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
83.8%
Recommend this course
747 out of 958 reviews
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4.0
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 62 reviews
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4.0
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.2%
Recommend this course
71 out of 77 reviews
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Course Highlights
This short-game-focused layout rewards iron play and control, making it a fun challenge for golfers looking to sharpen their scoring skills. Exceptionally friendly staff and a fast pace of play deliver strong value for a full 18-hole round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3004 yards
Slope 90
Rating 57.1

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant
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Reviews

3.8
958 Reviews (958)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 32
Bunkers 26
Narrow Fairways 22
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 38
Seniors 36
Beginners 34
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 39
Worth the Drive 7
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Layout Excellent
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3.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2022

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing El Rio Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Just good to practice

Its an ok course but the greens are in really bad conditions and tees are extremely close to the past par a bit dangerous in my opinion if you are not a good player. What i really do not like is the greens

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money.

Played this course in 2 1/2 hrs. Was very hot but they had ice water at several spots. Most greens and fairways were good and well kept. Used 4 or 5 iron off the tees and wedge and putter. You really don’t need a driver or anything else.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

El Rio

Like the course, very good price, nothing for longhitters, but good for practicing short game

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The only place

The only place where it acceptable to pee in the shower. T boxes and greens could use some work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An Excellent Outing

We play this course every year and always enjoy it. It's a bit more challenging than the average executive course but that adds to the enjoyment. The gentleman who checked us in was super accommodating and the pace of play was good. A couple of tee boxes were a bit chopped up but the rainy season will remedy that. We recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Slow greens

The putts on this day had very little break. I learned to hit strait at the hole for best results.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

El Rio

Greens were semi burnt. Tee boxes we're all hacked up very little grass on them. places we're nothing but sand. course it's very tight. a lot of par three's, 0nly 3000 yards

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/14/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting El Rio Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/02/2022

Thank you for reviewing us! We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing El Rio Golf Club, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
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
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/02/2022

Hello! We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at El Rio Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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