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4.5
1412 Reviews (1412)
5 Stars
720
4 Stars
495
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
93.8%
Recommend this course
1295 out of 1412 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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4.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
65 out of 70 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
1412 Reviews (1412)

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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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course amenities

Great golf course, very challenging, however, it is lacking in amenities. Bathrooms were locked.

Other than candy bars and bags of chips, real food wasn’t available.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Course was in great condition! Especially after all the rain in the area! Challenging course but is very fun even for average players!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Upgrade in fairways

Course has a fantastic layout but conditions below par. Greens were good for late March. Very challenging & price was Good. Had a good time. No starter pace of play was slow. Just short of 5 he round. Overall very good experience. Awesome Views, Incredibly scenic.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Greens

Top notch greens and very well maintained course throughout. Some areas under renovation but should be perfect by the end of the season. Immaculate fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

So a great improvement. Bunkers, cart paths. cutting trees and the list goes on. Pat and all the workers have been doing an amazing job with the course. I'll give it a few more months of work and this course will once again be one the Top Premier courses in the Knoxville area. Keep up the good work and thank you for all you are doing and have done.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens are Great!

Bermuda grass is starting to grow but the greens are in great condition.

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

Unique layout!

Very unique course compared to other courses in area. Beautiful river views and great shot shaping layouts! Only downfall is pace of play. Will play again though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but failing on upkeep

Course layout is a lot of fun and challenging. Course lags upkeep. You can tell they aren’t putting money into the course. You notice this from the beginning with the practice green. No point in practicing on it. But, if you are looking for a bargain course that isn’t flat and challenges you this is the one.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

I will definitely be back to play this track again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features

Continues to work on this magnificent course that slipped a little in the past. Improvements being made to bunkers / cart paths. Numerous areas being worked cleaning trees and brush. Every hole is different. No cookie cutter here. Greens in great shape Winter has been wet and you will catch a mush lie here and there but this course drains excellent. Also easy on the eyes. Beautiful scenery and nature abundant Love this place and never get tired of playing it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

nice course....the starter takes himself way too seriously, obnoxious really...theres not a clubhouse, no place to have a beer or any food but if you just wanna play golf its good

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slowest round ever

It took an hour to play 3 holes on a Wednesday. The course itself was in nice shape, but only play if you don’t have any other plans for the day. Won’t be playing again until at least daylight savings if I want to finish.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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