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3.7
953 Reviews (953)
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
420
3 Stars
222
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
78
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
742 out of 953 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
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
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
73 out of 79 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

3.7
953 Reviews (953)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Average executive course

Short course. Greens were in bad conditions. Layout ok but not very challenging. Good for the money ( 10$) as hot deal.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good to practice short irons.

Course in below average condition. Good place to practice short game. Played 28 in two hours

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Afternoon

Perfect weather, friendly staff and the lack a crowd generated a wonderful day of golf with my wife.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Recovering from Irma

This course got hit hard from Irma. Several weeks later and what an improvement! Nice work by the grounds crew. The greens still need some time to get healthy but the fairways are well groomed. It's a good course for beginners / intermediate players or if you want to work on your iron play. 18 holes can be played in 2 hrs without rushing, and cold refreshments await you at the clubhouse. The range and practice green are a plus. All in all its a fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Rio

Fun par 3 course. It's in good shape. Not a lot of challenges but it is a fun course for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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

back from Irma

course was getting back from hurricane was nice to see it back open. hot as usaual for FLA

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

This is a good intermediate course, but they had just sanded the greens so made for very fast putting. Otherwise it was a very good course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice greens

Good fairways. Shots have to be well placed to avoud water or getting stynied behind trees near the cart paths. Greens r a little slow, play for a foot or two past the hole. Keep sand wedge handy around the greens. Driver can be used on a couple of holes keeping you interested. Enjoyable day out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good for a tune-up

Good place to practice par three tee shots!small raised greens reject close near misses.

Good value for the cost.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fooled...

$40 / round for an exec course that is not maintained nor barely cared for is way off base. You could drive 10-15 minutes and pay $10 more to play a normal 18 hole course in way better condition. Oh, behold the course is littered with orange Home Depot buckets. What a sight. Sad day of golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some water

Tee boxes look like they're under construction. All the water holes are empty.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The weather needs to cooperate. It needs to rain!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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