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3.5
905 Reviews (905)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
396
3 Stars
217
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
77
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
73.4%
Recommend this course
696 out of 905 reviews
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
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2
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1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.8%
Recommend this course
57 out of 68 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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3.5
905 Reviews (905)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

good deal !!

good price. course needs a little tlc . course needs a ranger.Hole 9 needs to be cleaned off very messy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short Game

Good course for short game. Greens fast on day of play. Overall well maintained.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too many tee times for a short course

They had too many tee times for a short course. Waited 5-10 minutes at every hole. They had singles and twosomes playing alone instead of pairing them up. We will never golf there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Little Executive Course

This is one of my favorite executive courses which I use as a nice short game practice round. I prefer to play regulation courses, but when I'm short on time, this is a nice facility for a decent price. The staff is always pleasant & helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

poor course

was very slow play after 4 hours we left after 15 holes

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Busy Busy

Busy Busy but what can you expect it's the season. Cute little course kinda jammed up a few times mostly par 3's couple par 4's I questioned that should have been 3's some narrow fairways watch for the newbies on fairway or on tee ,but all in all fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The coarse is good for the price

play pace could be a little better lots of seniors and lots of woman players. Lots of people stop play to look for balls in ponds need range person to regulate play times. Price was fair for a basically Par 3 coarse. I play here regularly usually once a week on average. I would join as member but price is out of whack for membership. Food is always good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Too many twosomes. Should have been paired with others

A little pricey for this course and the conditions but five hours plus to play a par three course is a little much. Quit after 14 holes. Next tee had three groups waiting.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful day, way slow play

2-3 groups on every hole-quit after 7 holes-no starter, no ranger-in short no course control.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was in good condition

Couldn't complain about weather or over all course except the back ups were quiet boring. it took too long to play and tree scraps on fairways. It was Valentines day and just one of those days I guess. I will return. I like to work on my short game and need the practice

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

BUSY Executive Course with water & sand

The holes were interesting, but the back 9 were very close together. We were frequently surprised by errant shots over our heads or next to the cart. Turf needs better care. Too many bald spots on fairways, but greens were nice, but slow. Didn't seem as though they were cut in the morning.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slowwwww Play

If you are interested in playing at a brisk pace, this is not the course for you. If you like to relax between shots and holes, this is a fine course. Sometimes two and three groups backed up at holes on the front nine. It was better on the back, but not that much. The course was in pretty good shape, but there are a few rinky-dink holes. I probably will not return, mainly because of the pace, which some players said was as usual.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good short course.

My wife and I along with another couple enjoyed the afternoon immensely.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

challenging holes

Various lengths of holes, so you can use many woods/irons. Greens were the best shape of any we have played on in Fl so far.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

OK

Course is in OK shape, we had a long line up at hole 2 to 9, back 9 was better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun relaxing course

Layout and length just right for fun, non-stressful outing. Just one problem: the tee box acess to #14 reuires you to double back along the 13th fairway. There is a blind spot where golfers teeing off on thirteen cannot see golfers exiting the 14th and to the 14th. You just have to be careful. I hit a draw sometimes and I have to be extra careful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day!

This was a return trip to El Rio and we had a great time. Played with 2 locals who were really fun, the putts were falling and the beer was flowing. The course is in good shape and our pace of play was excellent at 2:25!! We had drinks and snacks with our new friends after the round and the staff couldn't have been nicer! We'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Inexpensive and fun!

I really enjoyed our day at El Rio. We were paired with a delightful couple and the course was in pretty good shape. The staff was very friendly, the food and drink prices reasonable, 2:45 pace of play excellent, and the price was right! We look forward to a return visit!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice executive course

My girlfriend and I try to play this course one time per week. It is in very good condition and is great for practicing your short game. The staff are very friendly and help make the experience enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice exe course for short game

was pleasure to play and staff were excellant and curse is graet for short game

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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