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Deer Island Country Club

4.6
2930 Reviews (2930)
Deer Island CC: #7
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4.6
2930 Reviews (2930)
5 Stars
1874
4 Stars
839
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
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95.0%
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2790 out of 2930 reviews
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4.7
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.0%
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129 out of 133 reviews
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4.6
242 Reviews (242)
5 Stars
169
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.9%
Recommend this course
232 out of 242 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
Track Rounds
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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
2930 Reviews (2930)

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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Ernie517
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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tcimino11
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course was awesome but very tough with all the water and sand pits

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314162416221
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Seclusion!

What a pleasant surprise! Although the drive was long and tucked back in, this is a gem. The course is in great shape. Be prepared to be paired up if you're a couple or single. Course management is a must. There is water and sand on every hole. A great challenge. And the nature abounds! What great views. I would say the only drawback is the drive. Staff was super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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cvMONXGyzrYx2yOnjj27
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course layout was challenging, but fun

Lots of water making it very challenging, but overall a great track and would recommend it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/09/2024

Thank you for the positive review and recommending us. We're glad you enjoyed the course!

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utah24
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Course seams to always be in good shape. Staff is the best! Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/09/2024

Thank you for recognizing our well-maintained course and outstanding staff. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

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ikimhoo
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course condition and layout is excellent. Lots of water for sure but it’s beautiful with lots of wildlife - gators everywhere! Fairways, greens were all top notch condition . We play here every chance we get

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2024

Thank you for praising the condition and layout of our golf course, and for recognizing the beauty and wildlife it offers. We're thrilled you choose to play here regularly and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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rlahey
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout lots of water

Very nice staff

Liked the course design rewards good shots

Would like better playing conditions but good price/ course condition ratio

Definitely recommend this course

Restaurant ok for quick bits nothing else

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/09/2024

Thank you for your kind words about our staff and course design, and for recommending us. We appreciate your feedback on the playing conditions.

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jeffhorton1970
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u203540747
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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dcb2000
Played On
Reviews 10
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 Good
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Wayne4464671
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition and lots of gators!!

The course was in great condition.

Tee boxes fairways are plush.

Greens were good too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314164905488
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000003488289
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000007186852
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

3+ hour round even behind a 4-some. Course well mainted with a nice layout, lots of sand and water along with some good size gators!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Aslak1499572
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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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u000004052618
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Hidden gem

A bit out of the way northwest of Orlando, but worth the drive. Be aware, water on every hole makes for a challenging round. Will return.

FYI it was an uncharacteristically windy day, but it was wonderful to watch the sailing regatta of 40+ both also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/27/2024

We're glad you found the trip to our golf course worthwhile and enjoyed the challenge our water hazards add to the game, as well as the unexpected delight of the sailing regatta. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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uNJFJ5535NJ
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tester!

Very challenging course but fair! You see what you get! Water on every hole! Fun to play! You will walk away wanting to come back and play again and do better next time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Thursdayboys69
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

7/10

I travel all over Florida hunting for a Golf Gem.

I have been pining to play this course due to the ratings. Community is cool..it is certainly an island. Driving range is a vacant lot. All the staff were wonderful. I was an extremely windy day(30mph gusts). The greens are small, well guarded and water is in play virtually every shot. Fairways medium width and tee boxes in good condition. Bunkers looked terrible but the sand was surprisingly soft for the dark color. The greens had bald spots and weeds starting to sprout. Didn’t effect the roll but I doubt were a sure sign of decline.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/27/2024

Thank you for your detailed feedback and for acknowledging our wonderful staff and the positive aspects of our course. We apologize for the conditions that did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the greens, and will work towards addressing these issues.

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u159263369
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Always fun to play. Slow greens. Lots of challenges

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/27/2024

We're thrilled to hear you enjoy playing at our course and appreciate your feedback on the greens and our course's challenges. Thank you for taking the time to review us!

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Mike6481927
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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