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3.4
890 Reviews (890)
5 Stars
138
4 Stars
391
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
71
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
71.9%
Recommend this course
684 out of 890 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.4%
Recommend this course
98 out of 130 reviews
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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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3.4
890 Reviews (890)
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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Good Value, Friendly Staff

It’s a fun course to go for a quick round, it does have a few par 4’s but there is no need for driver anywhere on the course. The pace was good, I was pretty crowded for a twilight tee time but because each hole was basically a Par 3 it wasn’t a long wait if at all. Great for knocking off rust or for a newer player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 122
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!

Forgiving course, fun to play, greens are getting better!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/24/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Good for practice

If you're looking for a place to just get out to knock off rust, you found it. Don't play if cost is over $36, and prepare for extremely slow ply

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 03/21/2025:
Appreciate your honesty in sharing this review. We’re taking note of the issues to enhance our services and provide a more satisfying visit next time. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had to wait 45 minutes tee time waiting for golf cart.

Some well designed holes. Greens were reasonably well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very slow.

Mgmt needs to increase the time bw tee times especially since most holes are par 3s. Tee boxes & fairways are in rough shape. Greens are relatively nice but slow. Not a bad tract to work on your irons and short game.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Rio

nice course. greens were a little shaggy so putts were slow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short course

This course would be good for young or novice players. Only used my driver on 2 tee boxes. Most shirt par 3's i have ever seen on a course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A pretty tight executive course.

The grains and fairways could use a little work tea boxes or not too good either. It’s an easy course and not too expensive. A good place to practice your irons.

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