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4.5
1415 Reviews (1415)
5 Stars
722
4 Stars
496
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
94.3%
Recommend this course
1298 out of 1415 reviews
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4.3
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 reviews
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4.4
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.0%
Recommend this course
66 out of 71 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
1415 Reviews (1415)

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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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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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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Previously Played
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
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Course is in great shape but dealing with the staff and pace of play makes the trip not worth it. They overbook then force you to partner up with others. I play at least once or twice a week between 6 different courses and they're the only ones still partnering you up with strangers. Bringing that concern up to the ranger is a waste of time, you'll just get a motivational speech and told to deal with it or go elsewhere so, ill just go elsewhere from now on. As far as the pace of play goes, expect the round to take 5 hours since they pile as many people into tee times as possible.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice challenge with beautiful views

Loved this course! It was my first time here and it was a little challenging without being overly difficult. The paths cross a bit so some golfers drove by while we were teeing off on some holes. Other than that, I really enjoyed the layout and each hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New ownership group making improvements

First time playing here in several years under new ownership group

The last time I played the course was in really sad shape and staff was there to take your money and not hear your concerns

New staff is making strides to bring this gem back to its former shine. The staff is much more welcoming to outsiders than the old group

Within a year with ongoing work I see, this place should be back to its former glory

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

one of the best in sevier county

love the course layout. was pretty open Sunday afternoon. course was in really good shape. will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love the course layout. Was in good condition. Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Strange that the first tee time is at 8AM but the staff to open the clubhouse didn't arrive until 7:45. Never seen so many golfers just standing around wondering what to do

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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