Island Pointe Golf Club

Having nice greens is #1 on my criteria for rating a course, and the greens were in excellent shape, and on the faster side of what I've experienced locally. Winding around and over the river, this course has some very underrated views, and with a bit of trimming/pruning could be really stunning. The hurricane flooding last year wiped out a pretty sizeable chunk of the course, but they've recovered those holes nicely and it has opened up some of the views. The course begs you to play aggressively, but there are a lot of places where trouble can sneak up on you quickly. I've been finding myself driving 40 minutes across town to play here instead of other courses that are close to home. Pace of play was good. I even had my 12 year old son play with us (who had never played a full round of golf before) and our threesome was done in about 3:45 and we stopped at the turn. For perspective we teed off at 1:50 on a Saturday afternoon.

First time playing, from Cincinnati. The course was challenging, greens in excellent shape.

Beautiful course, par 5’s are super tough. Fairways, tees and greens great shape. Rough is a little “rough” but great layout and course.

The course was in great shape. I was the last one to tee off that day (single) at 3:30 pm on a Thursday. Unbelievable! Encountered only one other group on #4 and quickly played through. Yes, still some cart path damage from floods and 3rd tee box was closed. No sweat though. That little 40 yard par 3 made for an easy bird. Folks were friendly in the clubhouse and a clubhouse expansion is in the works. If they do it right, this could eventually be the best course in East Tennessee

Great layout, the course itself was in very nice shape, wonderful greens. They are still working on fixing damage from Helene but it doesn't really effect play. Definitely would recommend, but make sure you have an app with the course routing as there are a few tee shots that are hard to see the landing areas.

We come to Pigeon Forge on vacation every year and play golf once or twice while there. I stumbled across this course about 3 years ago and it has been our go to ever since: The layout is very playable with good character. It is a very score able course but can eat your lunch as well. The long ball helps on most holes but a few of them require a strategic shot to get in position. The greens are well kept and the fairways as well. The rough is deep enough to penalize you but not kill your round. I really enjoy this course even with the repairs still underway from the storm. Highly recommend giving it a shot!

Challenging. Exciting. Beautiful. Unique. Scenic. Tremendous value for the money.

Arthur Hill would be rolling in his grave if he seen the condition of his course. 5.5 hrs to play 18 isn’t acceptable! You guys need to upgrade your carts. Reminded me of the goat track down the road back home.

Great layout back 9 tremendous bringing course back almost there can get in trouble if not straight fairways good greens good

Course looks great.

Greens where FAST as just cut but playable. Great time.