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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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4.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
15
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
94.5%
Recommend this course
52 out of 55 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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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track in TN

Played this track on the way back from our family vacation to Gatlinburg. Great layout. Loved the fact that there was "no turn." Once you're out there; you're out there. The layout was supreme, and had a lot of fun holes. Shot my career best (+7). Key is to hit your drive in the fairway and get the pin position/yardage right. I don't think I'll ever be back in this part of the country, but I highly recommend to anyone looking to play in the greater Knoxville/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.

"We love that northern money."

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Island Point

Fairways were ok and course layout was interesting but some areas of rough were very high. The biggest disappointment was the greens. They had been aerated sometime previous and were very bumpy and uneven. Would recommend to play if greens were healed. A lot of holes were by or over river which was challenging.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but exciting course

I really enjoy playing golf here. It challenges my skills and rewards good play. Greens had been aerated the prior week, so I can’t honestly grade the greens. Otherwise, it was great. I’ll definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

Fun but needs work

Good course and layout. They are understaffed and there are lots of areas that need some TLC for the price they are charging.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 7
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good track

I’ve played this course now 3 or 4 times over the last 10 years. Really enjoy the track and area is scenic, but looks like the area has struggled with flooding etc and conditions of bridges and other infrastructure have definitely deteriorated. But the staff is doing a good job of maintaining the course itself. Very friendly staff and good value for the price. Definitely worth playing if you are in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golfnow course

Course was good, but the rough was left too high. Unable to find balls that went only a foot or two in.

Also, if you reserve online, your actually going through golfnow, so your not able to get senior rates and get a fee added to or fee. It's best to call and make a tee time.

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