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4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)
5 Stars
715
4 Stars
489
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
1284 out of 1399 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.5
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
65 out of 68 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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Reviews

4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful day at Island Pointe

We played Island Pointe on 5/31/24. We had previously played there a few years ago, when it was River Island. The course was in much better condition. It is challenging, with plenty of water and high rough. But, it is a fun layout and the people working were pleasant and helpful. We engaged with a few other golfers, who were also accommodating. We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult if not a local.

Loved the course as lots of running water as built around a river. Challenging for anyone especially if not a local resident. Difficult walk to greens from cart for older people like me (75). Fortunately I am not a local. A nice clubhouse would make this place top class.

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

Great course

Loved the layout with the scenery and the river running through the entire course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back to the way it was!

When I first move to the area 17 years ago this was the premier course in East Tennessee. It gradually went, down, down, down… now it’s back to its glory days and beyond!! Nice job, Dan!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course,with eye popping holes.Challenging ,but fair.Great friendly staff in clubhouse and starter.

Will return and play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience!

Course was phenomenal! Staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make it an excellent round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, lots of eye-candy holes

Great course,with the Wow factor on so many holes.One look at the layout and you know the challenge is on!

Can't wait to play course again.

Enrico

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

Beautiful course

The course is well kept, greens are consistent, fun to play due to the different challenges in the course. Very good variety.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in excellent condition and everyone was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

This was a great course located just outside of Knoxville. The unique holes and course layout make it special. My only complaint was the pace of play..5 hour round on a Thursday morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Beautiful setting along a river with lots of elevation. Tee boxes, fairboxes and greens in good shape, especially with the late frosts this year.

All the staff is super friendly! ! !

Love the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced

I do enjoy the layout and love the zoysia fairways. Greens were in pretty good shape but extraordinary slow. Teed off at 8:30 on a Sunday. No food ready at the turn. It appeared the girl working the turn shack was just getting there. I would play here more often but I can play courses at least equal to this one for much less than $71. Maybe they are counting on tourist playing here. would say in today’s golf world it should be about a $50 round.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friends

Your staff was the friendliest staff we have ever encountered on a golf course. They were all a breath of fresh air. It made the day extra enjoyable! Thank you so much! Next time we are in town we will definitely head to your golf course.

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play

Always a fun and challenging course with excellent staff. I certainly hope to return. Golf now has sent me a booking for Thursday April 25 for 2 players at 8 am. I did not book this tee time . Please cancel this and respond. Thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

I will not play this place if it’s above 70 degrees bc of how long it takes. You will be waiting 20 minutes between each hole. Great course though

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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