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4.5
1398 Reviews (1398)
5 Stars
714
4 Stars
489
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
94.6%
Recommend this course
1283 out of 1398 reviews
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4.5
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 48 reviews
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4.5
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
68 out of 72 reviews
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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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Island Pointe Golf Club (FKA River Islands)
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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

Accolades

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4.5
1398 Reviews (1398)

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Island point golf club

Best conditions I've ever seen at this course .. yea!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Isle point review

Course is awesome conditions awesome staff awesome greens awesome I don’t need to say another word oh btw cost is great for the round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent

First time playing here. Did some online research trying to find the better courses around Knoxville and this was near the top of a couple lists. The course itself is solid. Several tee boxes were terrible, including a par 3 which according to a sign is their “signature hole“. Absolutely terrible. Old gas carts. A tiny basket of range balls is like $7.50. Should be $4, 5 absolute max. It’s like 20 old crappy balls. Way overpriced. Range grass was thick, never saw anything like it. Overall it felt like a decent muni course. If this is the best Knoxville has, I feel for you locals.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is very fair for women!

I've been golfing for years and this was absolutely one of my favorite courses I've played. We did have the advantage of beautiful weather, but we also enjoyed the friendliness of all of the employees. Everything was clean. Signage was excellent. The course was well-maintained, especially the fairways and greens. I loved the books that showed what each hole looked like and distance to the 150 marker and pin. The women's tee boxes were very well placed, making each hole fair to play. The only things I wished were there were more merch for women and food and beverages more available. When we got to the turn, there was nothing for us to purchase to eat. But overall, we LOVED this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

The course is possibly in the best shape I have ever seen it in 20-25 years.

1 complaint - range balls - how do you run out by 11 am and not have someone coming in till noon?

Great seeing a cart girl running around with beverages.

Keep up the great work in keeping the course looking great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
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 74
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Island Point GC 8.24.24

Course was in good condition as was the pace of play.

The greens are small, semi fast, with undulations.

The only negatives were the grill/restaurant is closed and the driving range is out of balls by noontime.

There is a sandwich truck on the 9th hole which had nice offerings.

Check in was friendly as was the starter.

I would play this course again if I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course with charactar and challenge for all golfers.

Thoroughly enjoyed all facets of this course. Layout and scenery were amazing. Staff was very friendly and engaging. Course was in great shape and it’s evident the owner truly invests time and authentic effort to make this a memorable course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

NJ Visitor

I really enjoyed the course layout and beautiful condition of the greens. The on course staff members were friendly and the foods was a good quality for the price. I will definitely return. Beautiful course. Terry C

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Links for breakfast

Snuck out while on vacation, played well on a challenging and curious course. Definitely not what we have around home, French Broad River was beautiful and so were the islands and fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lush Fairways

Fairway grass is the best in the area and a pleasure to golf on. Greens are really nice as well. Since we were on a golfing trip, the lack of on site amenities was not a factor in deciding to golf this course. All of the workers were very friendly and proud of their course as they should be. It’s a gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

You got to come play.

Firstly, it must be stated that all our golf courses in East Tennessee are of the highest quality. The dedicated teams work tirelessly to upkeep these magnificent places for play. Occasionally, a course stands out, and one must tip their hat to the superintendent, owners, and staff for their exceptional work. Island Pointe is such a course. It's evident that the owner and staff have invested their hearts, souls, and finances into this course. With fairways resembling carpet and greens as smooth as silk, it's a testament to what dedication and hard work can achieve. I recommend playing there; it's truly first-class.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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