Island Pointe Golf Club

The Island is one of my favorite places to play in the Sevierville/Knoxville area. Challenging but fun and interesting layout. The greens are smooth, soft but fast. Lots of blind tee shots but certainly manageable. This course has scenic views along the river, with the occasional Mountain View. You rarely see other golfers even when the course is busy. A must play while in the area.

Played 5 rounds in two days. Grades: Greens - A+; Fairways & Tees - A; Sand - D+, but slowly improving; Staff (Dave) - A+; Rough - B; Cart paths - C-. If you're a senior, a round including cart is $23 by paying cash. Very enjoyable course. Hope it continues for many years.

I am a 15 handicap. And all of the holes were a very fun challenge. You had to place your shots in order to get to the greens in regulation. The course was fair as far as difficulty. But I love the shots over the water. The one was 176 yards to clear the water and that was the river itself. The greens were in good shape. And they held if you landed them properly. My wife had a very enjoyable time and she generally plays in the 110 to 115 range. She love the scenery. Definitely not a walking course.

My last review of this course wasn't the greatest, but it appears that they are at least trying to improve this great track. The greens are looking great and healthy for a change. Bunkers still need some love, and the shack still is closed up, but would def play this again. The guy at the desk told me "it will never be what it was 20 years ago" but I think it could. But that only happens if we support it by playing it. Get out there and give river pointe (river islands) another try.

I was disappointed in the condition of the course, bunkers were overgrown and were in need of sand , there seems not to be much efforts in the upkeep or improvement of the course.

I have played this course on consecutive golf trips. This is a great course that could use some upgrades. I'm not sure what the future of this course is since it's a bit off the beaten path. There are many holes with water especially the par 3's. There s trust some holes in which you must trust your swing and there are several birdie opportunities. Play on!

Backed up real bad. Course was good in spots. Other areas a little rough.

Greens are good

Rough has been mowed

Fairways in good shape

Cart paths are rough in places

Great deal for seniors

River Islands has been my favorite public layout in the South for over 25 years. This Arthur Hills layout is absolutely gorgeous with five holes on an island in the middle of the Holston River. The routing and shot values are superlative, with some of the toughest par 3s that you will ever play.

Unfortunately, this hidden golf treasure has gone thru numerous owners in recent years. The course conditions suffered. However, the new owner has done a tremendous job reviving the course. The zoysia fairways were fast and firm with no weeds. The greens were in pristine shape and putted true. The sand traps still need to be worked on, with most having little sand and basically clay dirt. We played in just over 3 hours with no delays. Greens fees are $20 - $36 depending when you play. This has to be the best golf value in America! If you haven’t played this course, do yourself a favor and tee it up here. You will be amazed at how great this course is.

We love to play this course. it is very challenging and fun to play. it was really hot that day, but the course has lots of trees.

If you have not played this course lately. You are missing a very good challenge. Our foursome played this course last May and the condition of the greens were terrible with very large spotty blotches. We thought we would to give it another try because of the recent encouraging reviews. The greens have mended great. The tee-boxes and fairway's are in very good shape. The driving range and practice putting greens are also in very good condition. We are looking forward to play this course again.

Great greens penal rough. Just what a great course should be.

Great course! We had a great time! The fairways were very hard in spots and some greens had disease spots, but over all it was a fun day! I will definitely be back to play another round.