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4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)
5 Stars
715
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
33
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
94.7%
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1284 out of 1399 reviews
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4.8
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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24 out of 24 reviews
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4.5
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
5
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
65 out of 68 reviews
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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

Accolades

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4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great hidden gem

All you want, but very playable for higher handicaps.

Was very pleased with entire experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super layout

Played River tees approximately 6600 yards. Course starts very difficult but eases up after #5. Some great par threes, which two are carry’s over the river. Shot a 37 on back nine with two birdies, three bogeys and three putted two par fives. One of my best 9’s. Course is a bit out of the way but worth the journey.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

First time in a few years

I have not played this course in probably six or seven years, definitely not since the ownership change but it is a fun course to play.. lots of cool interesting holes and not a lot of real "stupid "holes that you generally find at least a couple of on every public golf course nothing really to complain about other than the pace of play has always been pretty slow down here and I think it's just because the golf course can be difficult for the average hacker it's not really anything that the course does or doesn't do and not really anything they could do about it and to be clear it was about a four hour and 20 minute round for a foursome which isn't terrible timewise it was just a bit of a slow pace for me personally but course was in good shape and staff was friendly I live about an hour and 15 minutes from this golf course and I wouldn't mind driving that to play it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lots of character

It’s not your run of the mill cookie cutter golf course. Really fun layout parts run along the French Broad River very scenic. I’ve played the course several times and the course conditions were the best I’ve ever seen there. It was in great shape greens were rolling pretty quick and very true. Keep it in the fairway there is some tall grass in areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Beautiful scenery & good golf conditions. River produces a really nice touch to challenge as well as picturesque views!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Old Hoosiers

Nice day on the course. Enjoyed playing with Matt and Joe. Keep the ball the ball in the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

From the guy in the pro shop to the cart guy

Everyone was so nice and helpful

The course itself is in great condition

It’s both challenging and fair

I love the scenery throughout the course

I almost had a hole in one on 17

I come to Gatlinburg a few times a year and I will definitely be back to Island Pointe

Keep Up The Great Work Guys ❤️

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

Great experience

Views around the entire course were outstanding! Lots of challenging and fun holes to play. Bring your A game.

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Looking forward to coming back!

Carmel, IN

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Play!!

Friendliest starter of all time!! Awesome layout -5outve 5!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful setting and some really picturesque holes

We came at 4:45pm and nobody was in front of us until hole 16. Two of us played 18 holes in 3 hours and 15 mins. The landscape is really what makes this course special - most holes are in sight of water and the greens were immaculate. Lots of par 3s that could be featured in a golf magazine. A number of blind shots, so if you have not played the course before, it is worth driving up and taking a look ahead.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Scenic, Challenging and Friendly

Was on a road trip with my husband from Chattanooga to Kingsport and stumbled upon Island Pointe when looking for a place to play along our route. We loved the course and the extremely friendly staff. It was obvious that everyone working there from the golf shop staff, to the ranger, to Lindsay at the food truck took pride in the course and wanted us to feel welcome.

Greens can be tricky. Entire course is in excellent condition.

We will be back. This is a special place - don't miss it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

MLH

Great course....very challenging....crosses over river 4 times....beautiful area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome experience!

I had not played this course in several years since the name change. It did not disappoint. Greens were perfect! Zoysia fairways are excellent. Very challenging layout, but not intimidating. I highly recommend this course to all levels of players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
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 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice, real nice

Played 3 days and was first one off each day , so pace was no issue. Greens are perfect. Zoysia fairways are great. Friendly and helpful staff. Constantly improving other areas of course. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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