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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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Hot weather
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This course is not worth playing it

It was my worst golf experience in 40 years playing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Conditions Fair
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

55 Bucks? What did u expect

Really short golf course.

I had a rangefinder, thank goodness, as some holes were 30-50 yards shorter than advertised on the card & tee markers.

The course was in reasonable condition for January, greens rolled very well.

Pace of play was terrible on the front and quick on the back 9. Concessions were very reasonable.

Quick tip be careful on #10. The driving range runs parallel and has no nets to protect you. They were taking a guy away in an ambulance while we were there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 107
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Stay Away

Booked this course for 2 couples. Not sure were to start, tee blocks - terrible, fairways - terrible, greens - terrible. Its a par 3 course, all 18 holes, says some par 4's, around 200 yard, some par 4's are shorter. If you want to go out and hack around, this is a course for you, if not select another one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Grounds

The Greens and Tee boxes need so much work. It is cheaper than most golf courses, and usually tee times are available.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good for short game

Nice mixture of short and long par 3 holes. Greens and traps in good shape, fairways average.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Trash

Don’t waste your time or money. They should sell or close

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