Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2944 Reviews (2944)
5 Stars
1881
4 Stars
845
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
95.4%
Recommend this course
2803 out of 2944 reviews
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4.6
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
100
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
135 out of 140 reviews
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4.7
231 Reviews (231)
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.0%
Recommend this course
224 out of 231 reviews
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Course Highlights
This scenic central Florida course impresses with a challenging water-laden layout, abundant wildlife, and consistently well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and excellent value make it a standout worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6885 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.0

Formerly known as Deer Island Golf and Lake Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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 attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming

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Reviews

4.6
2944 Reviews (2944)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
Brunch 17
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 96
Bunkers 68
Forced Carries 61
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 76
Advanced Golfers 63
Locals 36
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 74
In the 'Burbs 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Value exceeds price

Course is in great condition. Greens are pretty slow but that’s it. Challenging layout. Favorite course I’ve played lately.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Deer Island

Course is STILL a hidden gem. Greens a little slow, but if thats the only criticism, it means there isnt much wrong.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 489
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Deer Island

One of our go to courses. Not for the faint of heart. Water in play on all 18 holes. Plays tough in the wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a $40 course.

Greens are really slow. A lot of the fairways were pretty wet. The starter said they got a lot rain recently. But we’re in Florida not Arizona so I don’t get how that affects them more than other courses? There’s basically no rough. The grass is just cut fairway height all around this course is cheaper to play than most courses in the area, but it’s also in the worst condition of any course in the area. So you’re getting what you pay for.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Conditions were pretty good. Fairways were thin in a number of places and most greens were in good shape. The tees could use some attention.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greenest course in centrsl Fl

Haven’t played this course in over two months. I have played it many many times. The course is in excellent condition, considering the drought conditions in Central Florida. Greens were a tad bit slow, but that’s OK. It’s understandable with the weather conditions fairways tee boxes were absolutely perfect. Sand traps are in great shape. This course has been hydrated. Well as it sits between two lakes more than I can say for many other courses in Central Florida.. I will be back again next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/22/2026:
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Hearing this makes our day, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deer Island

Nice track. The course condition has been better but we still enjoyed our round. The greens were pretty good condition and rolled well, probably about 9 to 10.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of wildlife living there to see incl. gators, raccoons, and birds.

Fun course to play, lots of hidden shots. Course conditions a little dry, but the entire area is in drought warning

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

Great course, great shape

Great shape ! Greens rolling Great, a quality course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is very challenging

This was my first time playing Deer Island, and let me just say you won’t be disappointed the wildlife is a bonus the course is in very good condition when we start getting some rain Deer island will go from a 5 star to a 5 plus, plus star course I can’t say enough the staff, the starter who gave a us detailed run down of how to play certain holes and he was spot on, it was well worth the 1:45 min drive from New Port Richey Fl I’ll be back along with my friends . I could go on and on, finally the price was half of what we normally pay for a less quality course. Two thumbs up

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

BILL JOHNSON

I left my rangefinder in the cart and they helped me find it / I can not ask for anymore that that They are great there and the course is always in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/11/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deer Island

Great course. Unique with lots of water and Florida critters .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So much better than others

Yes, there is a lot of water and very large lizards! But, it is a super nice course and the staff is exceptionally!

Gabbie makes the best Margaritas!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/08/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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