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4.4
1411 Reviews (1411)
5 Stars
719
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
1294 out of 1411 reviews
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4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
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
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
21
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
93.2%
Recommend this course
68 out of 73 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

4.4
1411 Reviews (1411)

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

Beautiful Course

While I’ve been playing golf for 40 years it was my wife’s second season and we both scored well here. Although it is a links style course the fairways are wide and forgiving. The greens are challenging but very well cared for. Great experience all the way around. Staff was terrific.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

MLH 52

Everytime we visit the Pigeon Forge/ Smokies we try to play here. The course is in great shape....they have cut down a lot of trees along the river and the tee boxes, fairways and greens are in great shape. Good ( but challenging) place to play.😀

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful

"I'd love to give it fewer stars because it beats me every time I play, but I think that's more on me than the course. The only complaints I have are the sand traps and the elusive, ball-stealing river monster.

Its remote location means it doesn’t have the heavy traffic of inner-city courses, which really helps with the pace of play. Plus, it's absolutely gorgeous. Better players will appreciate it more, but everyone should give it a try!"

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very peaceful course

It’s easy to feel right at home!! Course is always well kept and the food truck at the turn always provides great choices. Would love to see more water coolers as temperatures and conditions increase

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fun

The course was in great shape and conditions were perfect for a fun day of golf. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Well done

I thought that for a senior/veteran your green fees plus cart

Were a little too high. Otherwise, a nice day of golf.

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

Beautiful course layout and scenery

I played 18 here as a single on 6/8/24. The staff was friendly and helpful as it was my first time playing the course. As for the course itself it’s in great shape and it seems like every hole has a different challenge to present you with. The pace of play was great they had a friendly ranger out all day we might have waited on two tee boxes all day but just for a few minutes. The only real complaints I had about the course was there were no range balls on a Saturday at noon. They said they didn’t have the staff to gather them which is understandable in this day and age. They told me if I wanted to gather some myself I was welcome to, which I did. Lastly, the carts were a little old and worn down nothing too bad I just would have expected them to be a little nicer being that the course is as nice as it is.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

Fabulous layout. Very playable. many different looks. great par 3’s. course was in very good shape. will be playing again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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