Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2919 Reviews (2919)
5 Stars
1867
4 Stars
836
3 Stars
141
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
94.9%
Recommend this course
2779 out of 2919 reviews
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4.7
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.8%
Recommend this course
120 out of 124 reviews
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4.6
247 Reviews (247)
5 Stars
172
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.1%
Recommend this course
235 out of 247 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
2919 Reviews (2919)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

There are better courses

Did not have a good experience. 2 of our foursome were unable to make it because of illness and I was charged for them and not even given an option for a rain check, even after asking. The driving range is mediocre and you can’t hit driver on it because it’s too short. The starter is awesome, very friendly and personable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

We decided to get out of the normal Orlando courses we play at when we come down here.

Deer Island CC is a little ride away from city center but worth every minute we drove.

Course is in superb shape from tees to greens, you can tell management is taking all details seriously.

Well done!!

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

Excellent Course

Played with friends from Maryland on a cool windy day. Starter said course had 180 golfers on this day. Pace of play was wonderful - we finished in 4 hours and 10 minutes as a foursome. Course is in great shape and they really enjoyed seeing the gators and eagles.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Deer Island

Course is in excellent condition. My only complaint was that it was 4 1/2 hrs round but the course was not crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

This course is a lot of fun. Water on most of the holes, very challenging layout. Staff was friendly

Highly recommend

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

Great Course

First time we played Deer Island, we will be back great course in great condition

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

Golfing Deer Island

The day couldn’t have been better.

It was a Saturday with perfect weather so

the course was a bit busy but no one complained.

The greens and fairways were in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Course is in good shape and greens are quick. Pace of play on a Saturday of 5 hours plus. Need a ranger on the course that will actually make an impact.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, Terrible Pace of Play

Made the hour long drive from Kissimmee to Deer Island CC. Impressed with the staff, layout and course conditions, with the exception of a temporary green on signature par 3. Pace of play was brutal. Waited on every shot and crawled back to the clubhouse after five frustrating hours. Great value for the money but won’t return if that’s typical snail’s pace of play. I’m guessing that’s the case if you have eight minute tee times on a challenging course. Oh well…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course providing loads of fun

Great course, possibly one of the best in the Central Florida area. Price is reasonable, staff are exceptionally friendly, and then you get the challenge of the course with plenty of water features/obstacle; bring extra balls! Even on a cold day, by Florida standards, we were greeted by several "resident" gators. Definitely a return in the future, after another investment in more golf balls!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just a great course.

Over the years this course has changed hands several times , maybe because it doesnt make money for the owners?.i sincerley hope that the current owner sticks with it.

It is though one of the nicest courses around. Really good conditions prevail thoroughout and is a credit to the owner. What worries me is that it never too busy probably as its out of the way.

Only blemish is that the island green on the back nine is out of commission due to damage from hurricane milton and there is a tempory green some 90 yards off the tee.

Dont be put off by this. Make the ttip out, its worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

Excellent condition and layout. Beautiful scenery and tough but great conditioned greens. Great course especially for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality Course

Course provides a challenge for golfers of all abilities; greens were quick & true; fairways we’re in good condition however at time of playing tee boxes required cutting/maintenance; we really enjoyed playing the course unfortunately the Par 3 13th stroke index 2 had a temporary Green as the main Green had a partial collapse towards water feature which was disappointing.

Overall experience was very good and would recommend playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Deer Island is a good challenging golf course, very friendly staff and I would recommend course.

Tee off time 8:10am Unfortunately our (2 ball) was stuck behind 4 ball (men over 70) who were more bothered about looking for balls in every lake than playing golf. Held up from hole 2 every shot. Then they want to be your best friend at the end of the round. If only they new the word “ Etiquette” then golf would be enjoyable for everyone.Marshall’s nowhere to be seen!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

FANTASTIC COURSE

ONLY ISSUE IS ONE OF THE PAR THREE ISLANDS HAVE CAVED IN AND THERE IS A TEMPORARY GREEN. GREENS ARE PERFECT , ALMOST EVERY HOLE HAS WATER AND YOULL SEE A LOT OF WILDLIFE. GREAT COURSSE TO PLAY!

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

Challenging course

This is a challenging and picturesque course. Played in 3.5 hours. Great value for the price.

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