EL RIO GOLF CLUB (928) 577-0123
Las Vegas Golf Course Review
El Rio Golf Club is a Matt Dye championship course that is one of the newest additions 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.
El Rio is open full time - from October through June and on Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the summer months. Rates are quite reasonable. 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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