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Deer Island Country Club

4.6
2973 Reviews (2973)
Deer Island CC: #7
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4.6
2973 Reviews (2973)
5 Stars
1899
4 Stars
856
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
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95.7%
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2832 out of 2973 reviews
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4.6
150 Reviews (150)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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3
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.3%
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146 out of 150 reviews
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4.6
221 Reviews (221)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
54
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
96.8%
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214 out of 221 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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6885 yards 74.0 144
Blue 72 6558 yards 72.5 141
White 72 6245 yards 71.3 139
White (W) 72 6245 yards 77.4 139
Yellow 72 5706 yards 68.9 125
Yellow (W) 72 5706 yards 74.3 133
Red (W) 72 4860 yards 69.5 122
Red 72 4860 yards 64.9 125
Silver 72 4215 yards 63.0 122
Silver (W) 72 4215 yards 65.9 118
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Scorecard for Deer Island Country Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 74.0/144 410 536 175 417 346 211 424 562 406 3487 405 428 570 184 342 136 497 408 428 3398 6885
Blue M: 72.5/141 376 513 169 401 336 195 381 546 396 3313 377 413 559 171 332 130 470 390 403 3245 6558
White M: 71.3/139 W: 77.4/139 344 493 157 393 315 166 369 530 379 3146 365 380 532 163 317 125 460 367 390 3099 6245
Yellow M: 68.9/133 W: 74.3/133 326 426 135 344 305 143 360 512 345 2896 355 335 461 141 304 110 450 343 311 2810 5706
Red M: 64.9/125 W: 69.5/122 287 414 107 257 228 95 283 435 295 2401 273 321 445 85 234 100 367 334 300 2459 4860
Silver M: 63.0/122 W: 65.9/118 230 350 80 257 175 85 250 394 263 2084 221 292 416 60 213 75 326 276 252 2131 4215
Handicap 5 17 13 1 15 11 3 9 7 6 8 12 2 14 18 16 10 4
Par 4 5 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 5 11 15 1 13 17 7 3 9 12 8 2 16 6 18 14 4 10
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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
2973 Reviews (2973)

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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G3orge12345
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best value for the dollar in all of the greater central Florida area. Many courses at this price are in much worse shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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relackey
Played On
Reviews 495
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Deer Island

Challenging course with a great layout. Water in play on all 18 holes. Plays tough in the wind. In great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/22/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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u000004122811
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Deer Island is beautiful

For a course that has water on every hole it extremely fair to the average golfer. Fairways are ample and greens large and accepting. The staff was helpful and the restaurant staff rounded out the day perfectly. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/19/2026:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
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gn34352367
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Fostercj92
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wide open & Great Condition

Always a treat coming to play here. Will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/19/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Jrexrode10
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

Absolutely stunning, friendly staff, and great play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/17/2026:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
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HaidenD
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Was the best course I’ve golfed at In the lake county area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/15/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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jtaylor548
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding Staff

I cannot be more pleased with the guys they paired up with. True gentleman and the bar staff was as amazing, as always! I’m sorry I missed spelled your name Gabby in my last review. But, her and Jennifer are the bomb making Margaritas !!!

Next week once again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kevinasbell13
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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JackEscala
Played On
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
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Rookiepr
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
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u314159266130
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
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Dewit2me69
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
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gndsports
Played On
Reviews 37
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
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u253180358
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
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relackey
Played On
Reviews 495
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
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VersaceToppy
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
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pretzel1
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
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u000006723491
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
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kellykelly3
Played On
Reviews 7
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
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