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4.5
1416 Reviews (1416)
5 Stars
722
4 Stars
497
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
1299 out of 1416 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
Island Pointe's layout along the French Broad River delivers consistently fast, immaculate greens and fairways that keep golfers returning across the region. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play round out an experience that offers outstanding value near Knoxville and Gatlinburg.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7001 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.4

Championship Layout by Arthur Hills. Links Style course over 175 acres traversing the French Broad River. Play along and over the river.

#10 Ranked Public / Private Golf Course (Golf Magazine)

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required. Shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts and denim are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
1416 Reviews (1416)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 74
Bunkers 54
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 60
Advanced Golfers 40
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 64
Convenient to the City 28
Near Local Attractions 23

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Pace of play

Pace of play was absolutely horrible but the course is phenomenal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once a week
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Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyable round of golf

The course was in excellent condition, if your ball was in the fairway it was really difficult to have a bad lie, the greens were smooth and rolled well, they were a little quicker than I have been used to but I like them like they were. I thought that the staff was polite and helpful. We were the first group out so pace of play was not an issue and we played in around 4 hours. I thought the scenery was absolutely beautiful and a very good value for the price. I was unaware that the damage that was received in North Carolina from the storms had reached East Tennessee as well and from my understanding of some of the damage they received I think they have done a fantastic job getting the golf back into the condition that it is in which in my opinion was excellent. As a new resident to the Knoxville area I will play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 26
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
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Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stay away from Island Pointe

The absolute worst staff and rangers of any course I have ever played. The course is nice but not worth dealing with incompetent staff and extremely rude rangers. They pile up the tee times and do nothing to enforce golf etiquette and rules like not allowing groups behind from hitting into you. Don't complain because they might just kick you off the course if you do.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/15/2026

Tee times are scheduled 10 minutes apart. When guests are paired with other guests, they are expected to play as four for the entire round and not split apart. We have a zero-tolerance policy when threats of physical harm are made towards any guest, staff member or person on the property. Our staff de- escalated the situation where you intentionally hit another group golf balls into the water and back towards them. When groups split, it slows play, and while it is unacceptable to hit into other groups intentionally, our staff calmly handled the situation after talking to multiple groups, including those directly behind you. Unfortunately, you were asked to leave due to your behavior. It was unfortunate it progressed as it did, but things happen, we are all human. We suggest coming out during a non-peak time where you can enjoy time on the course with your son.

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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun Course

Played a round here while on vacation. Challenging course, but nothing crazy. Would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course was in great shape. All bunkers are still gur due to flooding damage from Helene. The snack shack was closed after being told it was open. Not a big deal but you don’t return to club house until 18. Pace of place was awful, almost 5 1/2hrs for the round. Usually one of my favorite courses but pace of play and pin placements made for a disappointment. All pins were within 7-10’ from edge of the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Upgrades are amazing what they have done just in the past year. Must play and put in the rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time

Course is dormant, but still fun to play. Couple holes having some renovation, but overall good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Once great course now an expensive police state

This place changed ownership and names and apparently that doubled the price. Even the discount rate is more than most courses normal fees.

They practically patted us down and looked through all of our things, policed the par 3s so you couldn’t take a mulligan, and the greens are barely hanging on. Several repairs underway and the guys working there seem to think they’re police.

Used to be a great course but I’ll never go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/10/2026

Dan,

We haven't seen you since 2022. During that time, we've made many improvements to our facilities and golf course, however the ownership has remained the same for the past 16 years. We changed the name to honor an employee who had worked at the course since it opened and has since retired. Island Pointe is the name of hole 15, and it is their favorite hole on the course, hence our new name.

Our golf course is in fantastic shape! In fact, our mini-verdi greens and zoysia fairways have already begun to come out of dormancy this week. We encourage valid and honest feedback, not embellishment driven by frustration. Our Starter's / Ranger's are doing their job to ensure an enjoyable round for all our guests. We have never allowed outside coolers, and have no interest in jeopardizing our TN Licenses, which permit us to sell liquor and beer. Additionally, if each group of golfers took a mulligan on every par 3, our guests would struggle to complete a round within 4 hours & 30 minutes. For instance, Hole 3 clearly states, "One shot per golfer."

Lastly, Winter work is wrapping up in preparation for the mowing season. As many loyal customers will tell you, we work hard every year to continually improve our facility. Winter months permit us the opportunity to edge and resand bunkers, conduct tree work, etc.

Golf season is just beginning, and we hope you hit the sticks well no matter where you play!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Okay, not great

For the rave this place brings, being #2 in the state, as they claim. It’s awesome as a link course, but for the price- the overall shape of the place- every second hole had something in repair- cart path was rough, some bunkers didn’t have sand- and it was overly priced for what the course offered. The pro shop amenities were great. Personally, I’d prefer a crossville course, say stonehenge.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Greens Need a Trim

I love this course. However, on this February day, the zoysia greens were soooo shaggy. Not sure why. Made putting extremely disappointing to have to hit it that hard. And it detracted from an otherwise fun round on a beautiful day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Real Nice

Used to play at Patriot Hills and Island Pointe on my vacations to Pigeon Forge. Patriot Hills is a nice course with very good green, etc., and you can walk, but Island Pointe's greens and fairways are just too good to not play. Friendly and helpful staff. Continues to get better and better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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