Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort

A cart path intersection in the layout of the course led to a number of tees, no problem if you are playing with someone familiar with the course. I was playing alone. Never did locate 18 tee, and called it a day. Relatively easy because of flat topography. Next time to the island, I would try a different course.

The River course layout/design meets it's excellent expectations. Staff was friendly and professional. However, the course playing conditions waous disappoinclosed even at the discounted rate we received. Due to recent rains several holes were cart path only, but even walking was a challenge. Course probably should have been closed.

Had to play with rentals, did not know about the guest rate and was not told, We were able to tee off on time and the course was immaculate

We concur with another review about theater issues, only got through 14 and were flooded out. Unfortunately due to earlier rain the course was cruel no roll or bounce, played the sister course River and it was fabulous and expect Ocean to be the same in drier conditions, it a repeater

When it rains Rio Mar holds the water. Cart path only and muddy fairways were present on 6 holes. Course layout is nice. I have played here for the past 19 years, but the course is showing some wear. Several greens were in burned and tired. Overall a good place to start your golfing trip on the Island.

This was my first time playing in PR. The course was in good condition. No noticeable defects. There were 2 small areas near greens under construction but did not factor into play at all. The course is mainly flat but lots of dog legs, and some strategic bunkers . The signature #16 was beautiful on the left (ocean) but there is a high rise being constructed on the right, slightly distracting.
Pace was very slow. I was a single player and it took me 4 hours and 40 min for the round.
The staff was good, spoke English well. The starter was very friendly. He actually moved some carts for me so I could park, as there was no parking spots when I arrived (course was busy and lot is small). The driving range was large and not busy. The girls at the bar inside the club were friendly, helpful, and easy on the eyes.
My favorite part about this course was all the iguanas running around freely! They were really cool to watch.
Note that this course does NOT accept cash anywhere except inside the clubhouse bar. All outdoor snack stands, and all beverage carts are credit card only. Kind of strange to me, but Maybe it is an island thing?
Overall this is a great course and I will definitely recommend it and play it again.

Need so better care of the greens.
Food and beverage and course assistance could improve.
After all great course design and atmosphere. Nice surroundings.
Not very far from the city, only 25 minutes by car.

The golf course was I. fairly decent shape for a hot weather place. the staff was very friendly and ready to help you. The range balls were included with the round. The only observation that I have was that for an ocean course, the ocean was visible only in 1 of the holes. I asked for an Arnold Palmer, they only had a snapple. I will still recommend this well groomed and picturesque course to others.

Staff in pro shop very friendly and efficient. Other staff not very friendly almost like they did not want to bother with customers.
Course is unkept in may areas including two tee boxes that were in terrible shape with bare dirt.

The economy in Puerto Rico is depressed and that is evident at this resort and golf club. I do like the Ocean course more than the River course. It is more scenic which takes your mind off of the crumbling cart paths and plywood patched bridges. They had plenty of staff which I was happy to see and except for the old caballero in the snack snack they were neither friendly nor helpful. While I live and work in PR full time they don't allow a resident rate for my situation which is disappointing

Course good. Second nine pitifully slow. This "ocean course" only has one ocean hole and the view is blocked until you are almost on the green.

Was very disappointed in the condition of the course. Many parts of the fairway are creeping weeds. The sand in the bunkers is not sand at all but rather a mixture of sand, fine gravel and rocks that are a danger to equipment and players

I played both ocean and river course. Paid $139 on Golf now, regular price is $165 and up for 18 holes. The local resident rate is only $65, which is more in line fir what this course should charge.
The name ocean course is misleading, for 17 holes you do not see the ocean, there is only one hole by the beach next to the Whydham property. The river course is actually better layout and more challenging. The course is relatively flat with little or no elevation.

Truth be told, I didn't have time to play the course while on the island for the 2014 Puerto Rico Open, but I did drive a cart to tour and photograph almost every hole.
The Ocean course is more compelling and fun than the River. Unfortunately, it only visits the beach once for a strong back-nine par-3. The hole has been enclosed by the development of condos and buildings that take away from the scene.
This isn't one of the must-plays of Puerto Rico - those are Royal Isabela and Dorado Beach East - but if you've got time for a game or are staying at the resort, it is a good option.

I got a chance to squeeze in a quick nine holes on the River while on the island for the 2014 Puerto Rico Open.
As I wrote in my earlier review, the Norman routing is a stout test of golf. The river, and an assortment of wetlands and ponds, are always lurking to steal golf balls. If you're a snowbird with a rusty swing, it's not the best course to start your season on. If you're a mid-handicapper, I suggest playing the Ocean course. It's a little more scenic and slightly more forgiving.
The River was also the muddiest course of the five I played during the trip. The greens putted fine, but spots of the turf were thin. Overall, it's a solid resort course that needs a little more TLC.

Was staying at the Wyndham Rio Mar Resort so I figured I play the courses on the resort property. Based on the descriptions and the reviews on Golf Now and Trip Advisor the 2 courses appeared to be what I would expect for the greens fees that were being charged. I got the Golf Now rate of $130 which was cheaper then the Resort Guest rate of $150. Very disappointing experience. I would say the Ocean course is a bit of a misnomer. There is one hole (I believe it is #16) along the ocean. That is it. The rest of the course is very average and not worth paying $130. I fact i cancelled my next day tee time, that is how disappointed I was. Maybe if you could get the local rate which is around $65 it might be worth it.

I played and stayed at this resort in 2007 when it was a Westin property. It's disappointing to read the recent reviews that indicate conditioning has gone downhill. When I played it, I enjoyed the River course more than the Ocean. There were no major issues back then, but it wasn't in pristine shape, either.
The 6,902-yard course twists and turns through the mangrove swamps and the Mameyes River.
The river demands a heroic carry off the tee of the 392-yard 17th hole and guards the entire left side of the 448-yard 18th, with bunkers on the right catching any timid swings.
Norman did a nice job to create a challenging and interesting routing. If conditioning stays up to par, you'll enjoy the day, even without an ocean view.

I stayed and played at the resort back in 2007 when it was a Westin property, so it's been a while.
Rio Marr was the first Puerto Rican resort to outfit its carts with GPS, and back in the day, hosted the 2004 World Amateur team championship and a top college tournament.
The 6,782-yard Ocean Course at Rio Mar, designed by George and Tom Fazio, is usually considered the better of the two layouts at the resort simply because its 16th hole plays along the shore. It's a solid track that could use a little more TLC with its conditioning.

The Ocean Course at Rio Mar isn't as manicured as the Trump courses or Bahia Beach, but it's still a lot of fun. It's a classic Fazio design that flows very well and is extremely playable. Hotel development has taken a little bit of the "ocean" out of the course but you still get a nice, oceanside par 3 down the stretch.

First visit to Puerto Rico and wanted to golf. We stayed at the Rio Mar Wyndham hotel so it made sense to golf at their resort. The hotel staff was awesome! Wish the staff at the golf course was the same. They treated everyone like they wish we were not there and seemed like they hated their jobs! Not just the check in person but also the starter! Great course but staff needs to be changed!