Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2789 Reviews (2789)
5 Stars
1771
4 Stars
809
3 Stars
136
2 Stars
50
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
94.7%
Recommend this course
2653 out of 2789 reviews
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4.4
142 Reviews (142)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.8%
Recommend this course
129 out of 142 reviews
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4.5
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.8%
Recommend this course
360 out of 388 reviews
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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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4.6
2789 Reviews (2789)

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Sunday outing

Great fairways , slow but good greens, great layout. Challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great track, conditions have been better

Always enjoy going out to play this hidden gem. The course is great, the setting is fantastic and the staff is friendly and they genuinely appreciate you coming to play the course. I have been 10x in the last several years. This time however, the course conditions (while still very good) had taken a step backwards. The greens were very slow and some were in need of repair. One hole had a temporary green. I am confident it will get turned around, but it was not as good as usual.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice Golf Course

Deer Island is really nice. Unfortunately, Teeoff did not notify golfers that one nine was closed for the day. They were treating the fairways with chemical. So, I had to play the back 9 twice. Even with that, I enjoyed the course. I will go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

We had a great time. Other than the course being wet in some spots, the day could not have been better. Definitely going back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Conditions

Course is once again open for late afternoon rounds at good rates. Beautiful course for a great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

My top 3

Great course accommodating starter. Greens are very very good with exception of hole 5. New ownership is making a huge effort to improve this facility and it shows. Tee boxes need some attention but confident they will be addressed in due time. Hidden gem

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent course, one of the best in central Florida!

Challenging layout, water on a majority of holes, sloped greens with breaking putts, tee boxes need some work and one of the par 3s was closed, otherwise great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/13/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging yet fun test of your golf skills

I have played Deer Island a number of times and never scored very well, but have always enjoyed it. The new owner is making some good decisions for improvements and keeping some of the best features from the past ( like the pool table in the clubhouse)! The island location facilitates a pretty steady breeze which in the summer months makes starting times after 10 AM bearable. We played 18 holes in just over 3 hours and never waited on any hole (of course it was a Monday 10:20 tee time)! The staff were all pleasant and helpful. The greens are slow but roll true, we will return!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Still one of the top course in the country

Excellent condition given the weather in Florida. Fairways are green and lush. Greens coming back after having been aerated and sanded. Staff and Starter were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be playing again.

Looking forward to playing the 13th hole when repairs are completed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 06/11/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall Great Experience

Everything was great - course, facilities, staff and service. For the price, it's by far the best golf experience in Central Florida. Course was in great condition except 2 greens had some spots and the "island" green was still under construction. Tons of water hidden by sneaky hills. The beverage cart stayed at one hole (8?} but was well stocked with good beer

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/09/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving

Played 2 months ago and course was not up to its usual standard. Greens are getting better but are slow. 13 is still a temp green. Lots of mosquitoes on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
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
Played On
Reviews 239
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser

BUGS..BUGS..BUGS!!!

Blind mosquitoes or midges swarm you on several holes like Mosses plague.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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