EL RIO GOLF CLUB
Las Vegas Golf Course Review 6/12/05
El Rio Golf Club is a Matt Dye championship course that is the latest addition to the Laughlin Area golf scene.
Carved out of the desert in the middle of the Mohave Valley, this layout provides a blend of challenge and
playability to golfers of all skill levels. Stunning mountain views form the backdrop along gently rolling fairways, which provide ample landing zones to make this a very player-friendly golf experience.
Located about 20-25 minutes south of Laughlin, El Rio features 4 sets of tee areas, with yardages and slopes
playing to 7115 yards/123 slope, 6609 yards/117 slope, 6019 yards/113 slope and 5342 yards from the forward
tees. What you see is what you get here - there are no surprises in store in the form of devious doglegs or
hidden hazards. There are some desert waste carries, but these areas are very clean and playable, allowing for
ample recovery opportunities. The ninth (pictured below) and eighteenth are formidable finishing holes on each
side however, with greenside ponds squeezing the approach on both holes. On nine the hazard is reachable along the right side, off the tee.
This course opened in May 2005, and gets much play from locals, due to its location, pricing and playability.
Compartmentalized golf carts are equipped with UpLink GPS, and also have ball and club washers plus ice
chests with bottled water provided. There is a complimentary targeted driving range on property, along with a
putting/chipping green and sand bunker. A beautiful new clubhouse is on property with pro shop and many
upscale amenities. The Terrace at El Rio Restaurant which is located inside the clubhouse is open for breakfast and lunch.
This is the perfect opening round on a Laughlin area golf trip. As the slopes indicate, El Rio can be a confidence
building golf experience. The putting surfaces are medium to large in size and mildly sloped, providing good
scoring opportunities. Wind can be a big factor here, but there is ample room off the tee on most holes. Rates
w/cart in 2006 top out at $99 prime season, with great off season pricing available. Discount rates available
through area casino hotels. For more info, call or visit our page for El Rio with direct link to their website (where online booking is available) by clicking here.
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