Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2955 Reviews (2955)
5 Stars
1888
4 Stars
849
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
95.5%
Recommend this course
2814 out of 2955 reviews
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4.6
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
Recommend this course
140 out of 145 reviews
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4.7
223 Reviews (223)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
51
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
96.9%
Recommend this course
216 out of 223 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
2955 Reviews (2955)

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 554
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

never disappoints

All good once again at my favorite course in central Florida, worth the hour drive!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This course is actually beautiful. I love the layout, but it is super challenging. Lots of water, so bring lots of balls

But the water and the nature that surrounds it is amazing.. So all kinds of wildlife, including a gator on 18. Would recommend to anybody

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful course, but oh those pesky Nats

My 405 plan course absolutely love the course and everything about it. Greens are excellent shape, sand, chaps, excellent shape, Fairways plenty of grass the rough that’s where it gets a little dicey because there are these little Nats. I don’t know if they’re like a mayflies which we had back in the Midwest certain time of year or some sort of a little nap, very annoying . Love this course will probably wait a while before I go back. Hopefully the Nats will move on and my advice is to play it early in the morning while it’s still relatively cool when it gets very hot there’s not a lot of escape from the sun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

I will be back!!

Great layout. I got matched up with some guys who tried to guide me around the course as best they could. Would be great if there were some instructions on how/where to hit your tee shot on 4 or 5 holes as the hazards intrude into some of the landing areas quite dramatically.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2024

Thank you for appreciating our course layout and for the constructive feedback.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0

Blind Mosquitos

I love the golf course, but no one informed me of the conditions which there were incredible swarms of blind mosquitos. it was nuts. they were everywhere. We left after 3 very frustrating holes. Next time I book there I am calling first to check to see what the conditions are.

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Commented on 05/29/2024

We apologize for the discomfort caused by the blind mosquitos during your visit, and appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back under better conditions.

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
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a hard course

This is a nice hard cause but there are many flying bug's on almost all holes. Other than bug's it was a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

First time at this course, was well worth the hours journey to get there. The nicest course we have played whilst on holiday. Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the hour drive

I’ve been to 16 different golf course this year so far, and this is by far the best manicured course to date that I’ve been to. Pace was excellent. Hole 13 is intimidating, however just go 2 clubs higher to carry the water. The fairways go from narrow to wide, with water hazards. I tried to play conservative to stay off the edges and out of the rough, wanting to stay away from wildlife sneaking up on me. But alas, the wildlife left me alone every time I encountered them.

The Hot Deal price I got was phenomenal, and made it well worth the hour drive to get there. I would definitely go again. If anybody decided to go out of their way to make it out to Tavares, you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/22/2024

Thank you for your kind review and for sharing your strategy on Hole 13! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our course and found great value in our Hot Deal. We look forward to welcoming you back..

Played On
Reviews 1
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

5 stars

Drove over an hour to play here because I heard it was a fun course. I will definitely be back. Beautiful lay out. It was just aerated, can't wait to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
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
Played On
Reviews 29
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
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Dear island, a thing of beauty

Play this course the first time three weeks ago. I was looking on GolfNow and saw a very favorable hot deal so I jumped on it. My fault I should’ve called The and ask about the aeration and sanding of the greens when I got to the course they told me that the greens have been aerated and sanded. I didn’t realize it before hand, the price to play.

The course is in excellent condition. I made the best of the situation I had the whole course basically to myself, so I used it as a practice round without putting on the greens.

Looking forward to playing it again this year. Dear Island is a beautiful course with an abundance of nature. One of the best venues in Central Florida

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/22/2024

Thank you for your review and for bringing the aeration issue to our attention; we apologize for any inconvenience it caused. We're thrilled you still enjoyed your round and appreciate the compliments on our course's condition and natural beauty.

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

Great layout. Very challenging. Water in play on almost every hole. Plays tough in the wind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/15/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed the challenging layout and appreciate your insight on how wind impacts play.

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

Course was in great shape. Greens looked good, but were somewhat slow. Assume with recent heat and lack of rain they are protecting them

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/15/2024

Thank you for acknowledging the condition of our course. We appreciate your understanding regarding the greens; we're indeed adjusting them to ensure their best condition considering the weather.

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