Rio Pinar Golf

Our round started with us waiting close to 45 minutes past our intended tee time. There was a massive backup and didn’t seem to be much emphasis on getting it moving. After that, we had several issues with our golf cart due to the restrictions set. It really limits your ability to drive anywhere besides the fairway and the specified cart path. If you miss the fairway at all, you need to go explore the rough on foot to find your ball, which further slows the pace of play. We also had several instances where it had issues because we were driving on the edge of the fairway. We also experienced several times where it would completely stop working. We had to turn it off and back on again multiple times and sat there for over 10 minutes before it started moving again. I found out our cart wasn’t the only one experiencing these problems. Overall, the course felt overpriced for what you got. I wouldn’t recommend unless you can get in for a cheaper rate.

Greens are phenomenal. Fairways had some small issues in places. Overall, I was very impressed. Pace of play was a bit slow, but that was most likely due to the guys I was paired with. The clubhouse is gorgeous and the staff was great.

Awesome course. I personally love it. Everything was in excellent shape. Will go again soon.

Played for the first time April 24th, 2025.
Impressed by the layout and conditions. Fairways were excellant despite the dry weather as were the greens. Only one tee box was below par on the first nine. Great club house and very friendly staff. why have i never been here before? Tree lined fairways punish wayward shots so you have to be straight. Will be back.

First played the course 27 years ago through chance meeting of a Member! Great memories were created and me and Brit friends enjoyed playing with Art Witter’s and his pals at Rio, culminating with playing for the Eng/Us trophy!! So pleased to have returned and found the course back to its best. Great staff and hospitality, course and greens superb and can’t wait to come back next time I’m over in Florida!

Don't expect to play in less than 5 hours here. They start groups off the back nine right as you are making the turn from the front. Totally mismanaged course!

This is an old school course built I think in 57 but the fairways are still fairly wide and the variety holes is very good. They tend to do a lot of tournaments and events so if you can check on that before you book a round that’s a good idea but otherwise certainly worth playing.

This course has made many changes which have definitely made the course a gem!!!!

This is definitely a hidden jem in the Orlando area. It’s close to MCO if you are trying to get a round in coming into town or on your way out of town. Greens are in great shape and are lighting fast. The staff is beyond amazing and made the day quite enjoyable.

Found this course about 20 minutes east of Universal Studios and was happy I found it. Great layout difficult at times with fast greens. I also had to rent clubs and was surprised with Taylormade Qi10s. Would definitely recommend this course if you’re visiting Orlando.

The course was fantastic. In great shape, greens are fast and beautiful. The history of the course adds to the experience. You won’t be disappointed.