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
245 Reviews (245)
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
55
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
233 out of 245 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place

Staff were super nice from loading your clubs to checking you in to the starter. Course is in great shape. Greens a little slow but true. Layout has lots of water and need to bring a few spare balls. Pace of play was good until the all water par 3 that seemed to catch everyone by surprise. Scenery is amazing from wildlife to houses to the town across the lake.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/30/2024

Thank you for your kind words about our staff and the course's conditions; we're glad the scenery added to your experience!

Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course !!

I’ve played a lot of golf in the Davenport Kissimee, Orange County area.. and this on worth the drive ! It was a very good challenge (water on pretty much every hole) and the course was in mint condition..! Great value !!

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

One of my favorites

Great golf course. Always in good condition. Very interesting hole.will play every time I am in the area.

Snowbird

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water & wildlife

Love every hole on this course. Greens in mostly excellent shape, tees, fairways and traps good. Pleasant views and well-spaced tee times make for a great day of golf. Not overly long, but you must avoid water on most of the holes to score well. Abundant wildlife everywhere. Deer Island never disappoints!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Well worth a visit

Very nice course with lots of water. Challenging and very scenic. Great value for money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful and FUN!

We loved this course! Nicely conditioned, good pace and very scenic. Need to hit ball moderately straight and use the contours to your best advantage! It is a bit out of the way but worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Back on our replay list

My group had not played this course for over 4 years because of course poor conditions. We all agreed the greens, fairways, bunkers and tee boxes are in great shape. Terrific course layout and beautiful views abound.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for giving us another chance and for noticing the improvements we've made to the greens, fairways, bunkers, and tee boxes. We're thrilled you enjoyed the layout and views!

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

A must play in the area

Be ready to get wet!! Not that we even cared, as the scenery, layout, weather was on point. The course is challenging without a doubt and even more difficult with no 150 yard markers and no GPS on the carts. There are several holes with hidden waterways and slopes that can ruin a hole quickly. We received a pin placement only and thankfully we had a gps watch, otherwise it would be near impossible to guess on a few hidden shots/ greens. We will def go back for a “do over” on a few holes!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for your feedback and we're glad you enjoyed the scenery and challenge. We'll consider your comments about yard markers and GPS to improve our guests' experience.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back after 23 years

First time back in 23 years, remembered a few holes very enjoyable once again, although played like a numpty, got hammered by the wife 47pts,

Course in great conditions although the greens were a little slow for my liking, but they were true and rolled well, Iit was well worth the trip, pace of play was fab staff were fab, a tough track off the blues

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Played here ten years ago, and it was nice then. Now, its been upgraded and beautified substantially. Really enjoyed playing and the guy at the grill/check in was friendly and accomadating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2024

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and the noticeable improvements at our golf course! Thank you for highlighting our friendly staff, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love the Course, Great Setting, But...

I have played this course several times even though it's over an hour's drive from our condo. Normally, I really enjoy it, but this time I was a little disappointed. The greens were unbelievably slow - even on downhill putts my ball frequently stopped short of the hole. A few of the bunkers could also use some trimming to eliminate the spongy grass creeping into the bunker around the edges. Also, the grass on several of the tee decks was scruffy or sparse. I will be back, but hope that the course conditions improve a little by then.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2024

We are sorry to hear about your disappointment with the greens and conditions during your recent visit. Thank you for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Another wonderful morning at Deer Island

I live in the greater Orlando area and have played almost every public accessible course in the area. This has been one of the most consistent and challenging courses around. Course conditions are better than the average courses in the area and are comparable to some of the other Resort priced courses.

Staff is always pleasant, the Course is never double booked. My 3some played our round in just over 3hrs and with the exception of maybe a handful of swings towards the end of the round we never saw another group on the hole we were playing.

If you're visiting the area and don't want to have to overpay for a resort Course, but would love to see the best of Florida style golf, Deer Island should be one of those courses. Definitely worth the hour drive away from all the Orlando chaos.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/24/2024

Thank you for your glowing review and for highlighting what makes our course a great choice for golf enthusiasts. We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back to Deer Island for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course has slipped

Disappointed in the course conditions today. Several of the greens were patchy and a few with sandy areas. I played here several times over the past few years and love the layout.

Hopefully they will get the greens back to where they were last year. If not they need to adjust the price to be more in line with the conditions

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This is a very beautiful and well conditioned course. Greens were good but on the slow side. Not overly difficult but fun to play!i

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

The golf course layout is nice. The greens were a little slow, like those at a lot of courses currently, but the course was in otherwise very good condition. We were a twosome that went out before a large number of foursomes, so we had no waiting. Had we gone out later, the pace of play might have been slower, but no telling. Overall, this is a very nice course, well worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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