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Island Pointe Golf Club

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4.5
1425 Reviews (1425)
5 Stars
729
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
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94.3%
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1308 out of 1425 reviews
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4.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.3%
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24 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.8%
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55 out of 58 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Champion 72 7001 yards 75.4 133
Player 72 6594 yards 74.3 132
Member 72 6223 yards 72.0 129
River 72 5775 yards 68.1 117
Island (W) 72 4873 yards 69.4 118
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Scorecard for Island Pointe Golf Courses
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Champion M: 74.3/145 386 401 195 579 186 639 440 221 550 3597 402 379 363 383 548 202 529 170 428 3404 7001
Player M: 72.5/142 375 389 175 553 174 490 415 199 527 3297 391 367 355 369 532 180 514 166 423 3297 6594
Member M: 70.8/135 365 353 160 547 160 475 408 180 519 3167 380 342 338 357 512 150 435 142 400 3056 6223
River M: 68.5/124 W: 74.4/140 331 330 145 511 131 450 395 157 502 2952 367 303 305 340 490 135 416 117 350 2823 5775
Island M: 64.3/110 W: 68.8/120 305 279 65 476 80 416 341 134 450 2546 300 260 184 245 467 107 363 84 317 2327 4873
Handicap 17 13 9 1 15 5 7 11 3 12 10 16 14 2 8 6 18 4
Par 4 4 3 5 3 5 4 3 5 36 4 4 4 4 5 3 5 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 9 11 17 1 15 5 7 13 3 8 10 16 12 2 14 6 18 4
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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

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Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
1425 Reviews (1425)

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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TurtlesGolf
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
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u314172860351
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
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b5bqnR5UawnS54rX5pOG
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
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u000004794583
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!

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TDal99
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
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JCtheVol62
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
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Cmac04
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Codger1955
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
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joe6730167
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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ChrisCone8
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u828690397
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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uCBQW1698CB
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice course good people

great place to play good value you nwill have fun playing there

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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RGFAA170128DD8A740FE
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely a favorite

Was challenging but scored well for my mid level handicap. My wife loved the course and had the best round of her life. The greens and fairways were in great shape. I would definitely play it again and is now my favorite course in the area. The rates were good and everyone was super nice and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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marcus102792
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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hacksalot03
Played On
Reviews 209
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
California Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Little rough around the edges, but fun layout

Overall a fun, challenging layout with good conditions despite the summer weather they were experiencing. Some of the course is surrounded by the French Broad River, which makes for some interesting holes. Some of the fringes of the course looked like it had suffered some flood damage recently, which affected some of the fringes of cart paths and fairways. The halfway house and bathrooms could use a major refreshing as they were pretty old and and dilapidated. But detracts little from the solid, fun layout and strong value this course offers. Would play here again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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bryantodd92
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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QgkQlMmyzAsK19xdkKUF
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 Good
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u314161644689
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A pro caliber layout

This course is so fun, difficult, testing, and challenging! To me it’s one of the few pro caliber courses in east TN. And to maintain this bohemeth is miraculous considering its public! You may hate it because it’s an A-game venue in my opinion!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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bcbutler3
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love This Course

This place is in amazing condition. The new amenities just add to the great experience. My favorite course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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mk333
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Played in the rain and the course held up beautifully! The greens were in great shape and overall the course was nice!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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