El Rio Golf Club sits in Mohave Valley along the Colorado River corridor in northwestern Arizona, near the Nevada and California borders. The course was designed by Matt Dye, a member of the prominent Dye family of golf architects that includes his father P.B. Dye and uncle Pete Dye. The design reflects the family's characteristic attention to strategic shot-making and creative use of terrain. The layout takes advantage of the desert river valley setting, with the Colorado River influencing both the landscape character and playing conditions. The routing works through relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the lower Colorado River basin, with native desert vegetation and views toward the surrounding mountain ranges. The climate allows for year-round play, making it a destination for winter golf visitors to the region. Mohave Valley serves as a quieter alternative to the more developed resort areas downstream near Laughlin and Bullhead City. The course provides a straightforward desert golf experience without the elaborate amenities of larger resort properties. Its location along the river corridor means players encounter a mix of desert and riparian landscape elements, with the water's presence shaping both the visual character and the microclimate of the property.