Rio Mar Beach Resort, 6000 Rio Mar Blvd,
Rio Grande, PR 00745
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain (front-nine); flatter back-nine.
Surroundings:
Tropical forest and residential.
Designer:
George & Tom Fazio
18-hole par-72 River course (6902 yds from back tees)
18.382649
-65.759667
10 km E of Rio Grande
Rio Mar (Ocean)
Rio Mar Country Club is home to two top-quality championship courses. The much admired George & Tom Fazio designed Ocean course opened for play in 1975. It was followed 22 years later by the also acclaimed River course, designed by Greg Norman.
The Ocean course is a well-rated and always popular layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Rio Mar: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory (unless course is particularly quiet). Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
Good
Puerto Rico's 7th best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
6000 Rio Mar Blvd, Rio Grande, PR 00745
+1 (877) 636 0636
Visit websiteThis Wyndham Grand Resort, located directly alongside the ocean, offers a full range of water sports, family and kids activities, as well as golf on two Championship courses at the Rio Mar Country Club. The resort also has a tennis centre, dive programme, spa, casino and private beach, and can arrange a wide array of island tours and exursions.
Rio Mar (Ocean and River courses)
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