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4.5
1426 Reviews (1426)
5 Stars
730
4 Stars
498
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
1309 out of 1426 reviews
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4.3
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 27 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
53 out of 56 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
1426 Reviews (1426)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great scenery

Nice course. Interesting layout. Greens are in good condition. Lots of blind shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at Island Point

Was on short vacation to PF and wanted to play a little golf on a beautiful 80 degree day. Have play her before and knew it was a good and challenging course. Zoyzia fairways were good and greens rolled true with medium speed. Some repairs were going on in couple fairways, but other than that, courses was really good. Pace of play was good considering the 80 degree day in November. Would re comend playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Minnesota Advisor
First Time Playing

Fall golf

It was a late fall day, light wind and 75 degrees. The course was in above average fall shape and the greens were rolling well. We played the white tees at 6200 yds ish and I felt the fairways were fair and reachable at my 230 ish avg. The course winds down to a river and it is pretty. The par 3 with the forced carry over the river is awesome. If you are in the area, it is a good place to play, challenging but fair. I played with my Air Force buddy so that made it even better….

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Better and better

Step by step this course is being brought back to excellent condition. Kudos to the management and staff. Try it, you’ll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Challenging blind shots on many holes. Good greens, fast. Really enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pace was less than normal.

Love this track. We look forward to this time of the year to play the course. See you next fall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The 1st choice of course me an my brother and friends want to play. Very nice course and a great challenge for anyone who loves a great round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad pace of play

Tee time started 15 min late and there was a fivesome two groups ahead of us that took forever. We had to end the round early because we were running late. Slowest I’ve seen in a while

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not prepared

I showed up early to go to the driving range. They did not have any range balls. Then I had a 230 teatime had to wait till 250 to get my golf cart. They were out of carts.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

I played the course a couple years ago and it was rough. Never thought I would go back. I was really impressed on the changes. Course is beautiful! Bunkers could use some work but all in all the course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really Nice Golf Course

I heard the starter talking to 3 players who were ahead of me who said they had not been to Island Pointe in 3 years or more. I thought to myself, I don’t think I have played here in more than two years either. He said “If it has been 3 years or more, I think you are going to like it and be impressed. Man, was he correct! I started in front of them, at their request, from the teeing area, to the fairway, to the green I was impressed. It was well manicured and looked beautiful. Great improvements and work has been done in the last couple of years here. If you looking for a really nice golf course to play Island Pointe is it!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I liked the course and staff was amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wow!!!

I have played this course at least 50 times since it opened. Last time was over a year ago and it was in bad shape. I can honestly say that during todays round all I could say was Wow at almost every hole. The course has never looked better. They have cleared out brush and trees so the course seems more open with even more views of the river. The bunkering is some of the best I have ever seen. The zoysia tee boxes and fairways were perfect as were the greens. What a transformation!!! I just returned from hilton head and payed $135 a round and only spent $40 today and Island pointe blows away those courses in all categories!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time

Love the course, a new favorite in the Gatlinburg area. Highly recommend and will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

100% best golf course in the area

Great track and in very good shape with beautiful views.

This course is a most play. Bring your A game.

Starter came around to keep the pace of play moving. Super cool cat made us feel very welcome.

For a couple of Jackwagons it was a great day!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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