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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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4.2
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 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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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has gone downhill. This was my favorite course but I have not played here in a few years. Cart paths were in horrible shape. . Fairways were in good shape but the rough was extremely high. Greens were marginal

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in great shape. Only complaint of the day was pace of play was very slow. It was almost a 5hr round. On the bright side. It is still a very nice and challenging course.

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

Beautiful course along the river

Fun, tough course! Rough was long and difficult. Fairways and greens were in great condition. Will definitely play again when in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value! Hidden Gem!!

Overall was a great course! Had a lot of fun and some of the holes were challenging. Richard (kinda course security) was a little unpleasant at times and kept asking us the name the group was under. We were also told there was some “shotgun starts” at certain times on certain holes and we would have to wait on them if we caught up to them and let them tee off first. Other than this the course was really fun. Will definitely play again when I’m back in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

A slow and shaggy day

Pace of play was slow. Group in front had an entire hole open in front of them at all times. Course was shaggy. Everything needed a trim. I think that added to the slow play. Still love the layout, just hit it with the mowers a bit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite course

Love this course, however, my only complaint is the condition of the bunkers. The bunkers are not maintained, edged or raked consistently which makes bunker play very difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Starter was rude

The starter told us “we are the slowest group he’s seen”. Meanwhile, the closest foursome behind us was three holes back. He based this judgment on the fact the “course members” were more than three holes ahead of us when they teed off more than 20 minutes before us. He really put us in a sour mood. It was unnecessary. Plus the course and the rough were unforgiving. Do not recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value, played many times

Played most of the golf courses in the area. This one is near the top of our list for fun and value. Not a long drive from Pigeon Forge or Sevierville. Highly recommended for anyone at any golfing level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Stay in the fare way!!!

Greens were good.

Fare ways were good.

First cut of rough- thick

Traps- still bad

Staff -friendly

Value on Golf Now- very good

Layout- beautiful

Food - food truck at clubhouse will bring food to you on course.

Phase of play- hit or miss but normally good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

8/30/20

Course fairways and greens were in excellent shape. Rough was tough and I mowed. 5 to 6 inches deep. Great overall course - would like to see the snack shop open at the turn or put vending out there for snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Incredible

Course is pristine! You will love every second of playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Definitely recommend

Other than the slow pace of play, 5 hours, the course was great! Beautiful scenery and challenging but fair golf. Definitely worth the drive out to play.

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

Great play

This is a great golf course. The rough is very difficult to play from. Straight is a premium. It was also wet so that made the rough even worse. Love the layout and I will come back. The price was incredible for what you get.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs more signage of where next hole is. We went wrong way 2 times. Cart paths need a lot of work. We like the course, the layout and scenery there by the river. The greens and fairways were in good shape. But 2nd cut too rough and sand traps, bunkers, and rough around traps need a lot of work. We were disappointed that it has not been kept up since it has been several years since we had played there.

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

Golf Day

Fairways were excellent. Greens were excellent, true, and held well. If you hit in the rough, it will cost you strokes! The rough is very thick!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Could be better.

One of the great layouts of east TN however the conditions are fair at best.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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