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4.4
1411 Reviews (1411)
5 Stars
719
4 Stars
495
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
93.8%
Recommend this course
1294 out of 1411 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
67 out of 72 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

4.4
1411 Reviews (1411)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must visit when in area

I really enjoyed the scenery and greens were excellent. A couple of fairways need to fill in from winter but what a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 181
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Sweet Layout

Very cool course design, loved the islands and bridges that connected the course. Excellent practice area with grass tees, chipping area and well maintained putting green. Pace of play was great despite a full parking lot, hardly noticed other groups on the course. Lots of distractions - water, trees, sand, forced carry, but easy to score well if you keep it down the middle. Played spring of 2023 - fairways and greens in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor new ownership

I booked a tee time on golf now. I have played this course many times in the past, but this is only the second time under the new ownership, which changes every 3-5 years. Around 7:00 while hitting our approach shots into the 16th hole, we were approached by the range and told that we had to pick up and head in. He said the course closes at 7. I had to pay online for the round at the course's request, and was not informed of this when they took my payment. We could have finished in 15 minutes. I will probably have to wait until the new owners sell the course until I play here again. I enjoy this course, but there are several in the area that are better and cost less.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Better than the resort courses down the road

Found this course a few miles from the resort we were staying at. Well worth the drive. Course play was slowed the day I visited by a 4 some that refused to speed up or let others by, only downside of the round. Course was in good shape and very scenic. Would recommend this course rather than the over priced Sevierville Golf Club courses. Island Pointe didn’t charge me twice as much as the local to play.

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

Great layout, beautiful surroundings, in good shape.

Super value, very cool course design, nice staff. Played early April, fairways are coming in nicely. Greens are lush but fairly slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Interesting Course

When we first arrived, we were wondering if we made a mistake playing the course. The carts are old and the clubhouse is unremarkable. However, the staff was super friendly and the course was great. There are some very interesting and fun holes on the course as you work your way up, down, and across the river and onto various islands in the river. We played in early April before the fairways greened up. I am sure it is beautiful when it is all green. We will pay again when we visit TN again.

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

Lovely Day

It's early so the fairways were spotty but the greens were in great shape for the time of year. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were the first group out and were never pressed from behind. Wind made it challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a good layout with some fun par 3s over water very windy fay we played. Course needs a bit of tlc to get in a bit better shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

LOVED IT!!!

In town from Florida. Really enjoyed this course. Was told by locals that this was the course to play and it did not disappoint. The layout was challenging with the holes to, from and within the islands. The greens were true (like my Florida greens at home), unlike most “glassy” fast green around this area. That may not be for everyone, but was great for me. Greens, and fairways were in great shape. If I had to list a weak spot, some of the tee boxes needed attention. But overall, LOVED this course!!! Definitely one of my all time favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Fun Fun Fun

First off I really enjoyed playing this course and was pleasantly surprised by the elevations of some holes. The course is situated on a river so I expected a mostly flat course.. Very fair course ,nothing tricked up and was a joy to play. Everyone that worked there was more then helpful in every aspect. Defiantly will play again when I travel back here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Layout of course is nice. Sure course will be better once fairways grow back in. Pace of play wasnt too bad until we got stuck behind six carts on one hole and witnessesd one of them driving next to 17 green and then onto 18 tee box

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape and I was let on as a single with no hassle

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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