About
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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Photo submitted by u409589654 on 12/17/2025
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Love the challenges of making me play my short game. Photo submitted by 3215055223 on 06/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u356173135 on 06/02/2024
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Photo submitted by u356173135 on 06/02/2024
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Photo submitted by mskocik32 on 04/07/2023
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Not the best picture of the course, just the best one I could find Photo submitted by X8eIG0U5DgBVXgDsQ9Qe on 08/23/2022
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Photo submitted by Steve2741645 on 06/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Gerryjoey on 02/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u1759294886 on 01/18/2021
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Photo submitted by u1759294886 on 01/18/2021
Golfer Reviews
A Fort Myers Must Play!
Nice Course somewhat Challenging, Staff was excellent, Clean Carts. Cold Beer ! , Great Dogs, be back asap!
Good value
Greens were in great condition but slow. Small greens make accuracy a requirement. A few challenging holes, but generally a straightforward, very playable short course. Nice change of pace from ultra-long, crowded upscale courses in the area. Will play here again.
Great if 18 is too much.
I went with some friends one of whom was worried about 18 holes taking too long. We had a cart this time and it wasn't all that busy. Being a par 60 course we finished up in just over 3 hours. We shopped around for the discounted tee time which made it a great value and a good day out.
course needs water
great value as booked thru golf discount
and for $15 i'm not moaning but the course needs some minor water on fairways and on off line
great experience
A well maintained course for a low price. I will play this course again.
Rained out
Only played a few holes before being hammered by rain. The holes I did play were in pretty good shape. They were kind enough to give me a voucher so I cant wait to play there again.
Nice par3
missed the part about the course being a par3 but played anyway. Got teamed up with two really nice locals. And we had a very pleasant round. if pace was better it would be a nice course for players at all levels.
Fun par 3
Played with my wife and two other gents joined us. Played in 4 hours and had a great time there. Greens were very good and most of the par 3's had small greens which made it and challenging little course. Would play again.
Nice Little Course
I was pleasantly surprised.
Played here with my wife and daughter. As is par for the course at most Exec Courses there were 2 groups on every tee but moved along in under 4 hours. Best part were the greens that were unexpected, most of the other courses of this type have really bad greens but these had grass on them and weren't to bumpy just a little slow.
We had a great time as the other groups in front and behind were quite friendly so it made it more enjoyable.
We will be back.
Nixe place to Start the Golf Season
Ein netter Kurs um nach dem Winter wieder mit Golf zu starten. Hatten leider einen 1 Mann Golfer mit Begleitung hinter uns welcher uns ab Loch 10 dauernd die Abschläge gefährlich nahe zu uns brachte. (1x ist OK ,kann passieren, aber nicht an jedem Loch). Sehr viele ältere Golfer / Anfänger welche das Spiel etwas in die Länge zogen. Sonst OK
Fun, short, course.
This is a fun little course, mostly par 3's. I wouldn't say it's easy, but I enjoyed it very much. The greens were great! I'm from New York so the putting was easier from what I'm used to. Definitely recommend it.
Slow
There were too many people for the pace to be good.
el Rio
The executive course was crowded & was backed up on all holes, I am sure it is a seasonal thing.
Slow play
Foursome in front of us with open hole in front of them did not let us play through so we waited on every hole. Course layout leaves no room for straying from fairway but needed mowing. Greens kind of shaggy also.