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1400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, 85745
(520) 791-422918
Holes
70
Par
6,418
Yards
72.3
Rating
123
Slope
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Walking allowed
El Rio Trini Alvarez Municipal Golf is a 18-hole golf course in Tucson, Arizona, playing to a par 70 at 6,418 yards from the back tees. The course opened in 1934 and was designed by William P. Bell,Ken Kavanaugh.
Par
70
Length
6,418 yds
Slope
123
Rating
72.3
Year built
1934
Architect
William P. Bell,Ken Kavanaugh
Season
Year round
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Walking allowed
What golfers love
Golfers tell us that El Río Golf Course in Tucson is highly regarded for its beautifully maintained greens. Many golfers believe that these greens are among the best in town, surpassing even the more expensive courses. The course is also praised for being fun to play and in good overall condition for a public course. Although the pace of play can sometimes be slow due to inconsiderate golfers, this is not a reflection of the course itself. Golfers appreciate the helpfulness of the staff, particularly the young lady working in the clubhouse and the lady working as a starter. Additionally, the fairways provide a good challenge for golfers to maintain accurate shots. While there are some areas for improvement, such as updating the carts and addressing the rough conditions and cart paths, many golfers find the course to be a good value for the money. Overall, El Río Golf Course is popular among golfers for its well-maintained greens, enjoyable playing experience, and helpful staff.
Good to know
Golfers tell us that the El Río golf course could benefit from improvements in several areas. Firstly, the pace of play has been described as slow, which could be addressed by having a marshall to ensure a smooth flow and prevent delays. Additionally, while the course conditions have generally been rated as good and excellent, there have been reports of rock-hard greens and bare, muddy roughs that need attention. Golfers have also mentioned the need for updated carts. Furthermore, some golfers have commented on the lack of friendliness from certain staff members, indicating a need for better staff training. Finally, there have been complaints about the quality of the rough and the cart paths, affecting the overall course difficulty.
Tee boxes
| Tees | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,436 yds | 69.4 | 124 |
| White | 6,011 yds | 67.4 | 119 |
| Orange | 5,718 yds | 66.1 | 115 |
| Red | 5,343 yds | 69.1 | 113 |
| Silver | 4,686 yds | 65.3 | 107 |
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1400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona, 85745
(520) 791-422918
Holes
70
Par
6,418
Yards
72.3
Rating
123
Slope
Driving range
Putting green
Chipping area
Cart rentals
Club rentals
Walking allowed