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El Rio Golf Course

  • Public Course
  • Tucson, AZ
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Course Facts

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Club Type: Public Course

Club Facilities

  • Bar: Yes
  • Clubhouse: Yes
  • Driving Range: Yes
  • Food: Yes
  • Homes: No Homes along course
  • On-Site Restaurant: Yes
  • Water: Water comes into play on a few holes
COURSE STATS
Tees Yardage Rating Slope
Blue 6436 69.40 124
White 6011 67.40 119
Combo 5718 66.10 115
Red 5343 64.10 111
Silver 4686 65.30 107

About El Rio Golf Course

El Rio Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona, is one of the city’s most historic public courses, with roots dating back to the 1930s when it served as the original site of the PGA’s Tucson Open. The course was once a private country club before being acquired by the City of Tucson in 1968 and opened for public play, making it an accessible option with a rich golfing legacy. This history adds a unique character to the course, connecting modern players to decades of professional and local golf tradition. The layout at El Rio is defined by its tight fairways, small greens, and relatively flat terrain, creating a course that emphasizes accuracy and short-game precision over sheer distance. Tree-lined holes and two lakes add both visual appeal and strategic challenges, while multiple tee options—ranging from junior tees under 4,700 yards to over 6,400 yards from the back—make it suitable for golfers of varying skill levels. Overall, El Rio offers a classic, straightforward design that rewards careful play and provides an enjoyable experience for both beginners and seasoned golfers.


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    El Rio Golf Course Restrictions & Fees

    Please note, this course has a strict 7 day booking window. — 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2035

    Please note: We have used estimated rates to give you a guideline of the pricing for this property. This property utilizes dynamic pricing, which means that all prices are not exact or final until the time of booking and they could be less or more than the price quoted here. If you are either ready to book this property now, or you need to know exact pricing for specific dates in real-time, please reach out to us and we will gladly provide this information for you. — 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2035

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    Highlights

    • ** DYNAMIC PRICING – RATE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL LODGING IS CONFIRMED**
    • One out of five Tucson City Golf courses, El Rio is one of the oldest courses in Tucson, offering a convenient, centrally located, and fast-paced round
    • Two lakes and numerous mature trees add both visual appeal and strategic difficulty throughout the round. The layout emphasizes precision over power, rewarding accurate shot-making and a strong short game
    • Yardages range from under 4,700 yards at the junior tees to over 6,400 yards from the back tees, accommodating a wide range of skill levels.
    • Dating back to the 1930s, the course was the original site of the Tucson Open and later transitioned from a private country club to a public municipal course in 1968.
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