Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2953 Reviews (2953)
5 Stars
1888
4 Stars
847
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
95.5%
Recommend this course
2812 out of 2953 reviews
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4.6
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.5%
Recommend this course
138 out of 143 reviews
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4.7
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.9%
Recommend this course
222 out of 229 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
2953 Reviews (2953)

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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Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Signature Par 3 Under Construction

Should have been a decent course… but

Signature Par 3 hole under construction since hurricane and a useless temporary green in play. Sand traps in poor shape. Slow play .. had to wait every hole. A lot of the greens in rough shape. Would be a nice course if these items were not an issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/02/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Very surprised at the condition, fifth course in March played and the best shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breens

Greens in terrible shape. Covered in weeds. Not mowed or rolled. Might as well put on the fairway. The greens are the most part of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/02/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

TOUGH

This wonderful gem will challenge every part of your game. Water and bunkers guard all but two holes with extreme prejudice. If that not enough the green will test what ever is left of your game. I really loved the challenge Deer Island presented, and the wildlife was amazing and plentiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Surprised

We discovered Deer Island a few years ago.

Challenging layout but fair.

Some local knowledge required to enjoy it to it's fullest so; advise playing it a couple of times to learn where the problems are.

Was surprised by the course condition.

Has always been pristine condition but this time the greens were in bad shape and fairways spotty.

Hope this condition is temporary

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in great condition for this time of year in Florida

Excellent experience with perfect weather and great conditions. Will definitely play again. Lots of water so bring extra golf balls..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

On the return list every year

Well worth the drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout. Questionable greens

Have played a few times and the layout and challenges are top notch. However some of the greens were very rough with weeds while others barely had grass on them. Hopefully they will heal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water everywhere

The course with the best conditions we played so far in March. Teeboxes had grass, fairway also.

Greens hard and very fast, but good playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is my favorite course in the Central Florida area. The course is beautiful and in great condition. The price of this course is second to none. Greens are firm and fast. You are sure to see wild life during your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/26/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

Deer Island is one of my favorite courses to play but apparently one of the hurricanes caused quite a bit of damage earlier this year. The greed are being infested with poa annua grass so they are bumpy in spots. One of the greens has collapsed into the pond that guards it as a result of the flooding from the hurricanes so there is a temporary green in use on that hole. Regardless of the problems I would still recommend first time visitors to play the course because the layout is great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 492
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 my favorites. In great condition. Lots of water in play. Plays tough in the wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

1st stop on vacation

On my way from west coast of Florida to Orlando and I booked deer island on my way based on the reviews. It didn’t live up to it. Fairways were ok and bunkers pretty good but I was in shock on how bad the greens were. On a scale of 1-10 not one was over a 6. Some were so bad with disease and weeds you couldn’t even putt. Not that I’m a great putter but good god!! This course could be amazing if the owner put money into it. If he dosnt and soon,he’s gonna be out of business because nobody wants to play in these conditions. The great part of my day was the checkin people, the starter and the guys i played with, which were so friendly,helpfull with navigating the course. I had a fun day with them. But I would not recommend this course now. When everything is fixed including their signature hole that the wall has completely collapsed and is under major construction fixed.. and THE GREENS !!! then I would highly recommend this course. Not until then!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Deere Island

The course was in nice shape. A lot of work spent on clearing around all water edges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DICC

The course layout is fun. Played several times the last few years. Fairways in great shape. Several greens and tee boxes are not in great shape. Rough appears to be not well maintained. Lots of viable weeds throughout course. Course does not appear to be maintained as well as it had been the last few years.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vacation golf

First time playing Deer Island. It was nice with all the water and we even saw a pretty big gator sunning on the bank. It was cold and windy for the first hour or so, but appreciated it more when it warmed up into the 60s. You unload your own bags and get your own cart and drop off your stuff after. There was a cart girl that did a good job getting around. Pace was pretty good. Course was in ok condition and greens could have been better, but we enjoyed our round after the weather improved. Staff was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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