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4.5
1427 Reviews (1427)
5 Stars
730
4 Stars
499
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
94.5%
Recommend this course
1310 out of 1427 reviews
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 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
1427 Reviews (1427)

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 59
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Enjoyed playing today on a well conditioned course. Had to use every club in my bag several times. Course layout was as good as any, very challenging, large greens with plenty of pin placements. Great time, will play every time I come to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course in Knoxville

This course is my favorite by far in the Knoxville area. I grew up playing many country clubs and besides the speed of the genes being somewhat slower than what I am used to. The course is beautiful and love the Price

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Course was great layout was awesome staff was super friendly pace was a little bit slow But otherwise awesome day on the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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 Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Island point

Literally nothing open at 4 pm with 40+ golfers on the course that i saw. No drinks nothing. In play rough’s desperately need to be cut to 3-5 inches not 40. Other than that course was great! Expensive compared to surrounding courses but thats why there were dozens of open tee times and all other locals were full.

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

Great layout

Fun course. Great layout and overall good condition. Would recommend. Only suggestion is to add more yardage markers. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course.

Great course. I highly recommend playing this course. Price was great. Everything was great about this course. Avoid the rough as it is bad. You will loose your balls. The only thing I feel they need to work on are the bridges. Replace some of the missing boards. The course was great from tee to green. The staff was extremely friendly. They have a food truck between holes 9 & 10 as there isn’t a turn on this course. This is a hidden gem in Tennessee. Lots of blind tee shots so pay attention to the group in front of you. Challenging course. Fun course. Don’t miss playing here if you have the chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic course

Absolutely fantastic course! Course in great shape. Staff was great. Haven't played in years, but will be back.

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

DON’T PREPAY!!!

The course and the staff are friendly enough… But do yourself a favor and not book through GolfNow or Online. Prepayment is required when booking tee times before noon on the weekends and if someone from your party bails, you’re out of luck. Great policy guys.

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

Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Fairways and greens in great shape. Challenging golf with beautiful scenery.

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

Gnarly Rough

Was warned with how thick rough was, don’t get true judgement until you end up in it. Lost a few balls just because couldn’t find them in the thick stuff. Thankfully found plenty of reserves as everyone else had same issue. Would play course again without question.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

This was a great course. Hitting over the river and playing on islands is very unique in this area. The facilities are great and it was very well maintained. I felt the greens were a little inconsistent on speed, but overall it was a fantastic experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Would be a wonderful course ... but

Course was in excellent shape, however their rough is not well taken care of. There are a myriad of areas where the rough should (or could) be cut down. It doesn't need to be left so tall and wild, especially in areas from the tee to the start of the fairway. I was amazed how easy it was to lose balls in areas where this was simply not necessary. Unless you hit the fairway all the time, you're going to have difficulty ... difficulties that simply don't need to be.

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