Rio Pinar Golf & Country Club

Rio Pinar Golf is a historic country club and event venue in Orlando, Florida, established in 1957 and rooted in golf's golden age. The club hosted 17 PGA and LPGA Tour events over the years, including the Florida Citrus Open from 1966 to 1978 — a tournament that later evolved into the Arnold Palmer Invitational — with past participants including Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Julius Boros, and Hale Irwin. The original course was designed by Mark Mahannah, with a significant redesign completed in 1995 by Lloyd Clifton. The clubhouse offers two distinct event spaces for private gatherings. The Grand Ballroom is a newly renovated space featuring high ceilings, three chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a neutral palette suited to a range of event styles — from weddings and galas to corporate meetings. It accommodates up to 175 guests for a seated dinner or up to 250 for a cocktail reception, with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated event coordination team. The Oak Room is a more intimate private dining space, seating up to 40 guests, well-suited for smaller gatherings and corporate functions. Both spaces are supported by in-house catering through Pine & Oak Tavern, with menu options accommodating a variety of dietary needs.