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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Average Rating
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4.4
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
37
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
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
130 out of 143 reviews
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4.5
389 Reviews (389)
5 Stars
262
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
361 out of 389 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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Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
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3.0
Previously Played

Ok conditions

Played Deer Island late 2024 and course was in great shape. Went back 6 months later and it’s looking a bit rough. Greens were in not good condition and the value just not there.

The par 3 over the water was still shut down since the last time we played that was over 6 months ago. It should be fixed and open for play by now. So overall the course needs a little work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always awesome!!

Every time I go there, I seem to have a really good time at a fairly difficult golf course! I’ve been there enough to know that the staff are great. The conditions are great. The range is nice! I think it’s impossible to have a bad day at Deer Island!!

I just wished thatI lived closer to the place so that I can play there more often! It’s a great test of golf and great place to visit!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/06/2025:
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

well done. Great value

small greens. recently punched. course in good shape. sneaky long. beautiful surroundings. blind misquotes a plenty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting golf courses

Great layout but water on most holes so bring some extra balls, greens are fast

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

COurse Conditions Awful

Have been to this GC 5 times in past. Even though the greens were punched 5 days prior, they had not been cut or rolled so putting was impossible. Tee boxes were burned out and lacked grass on many of them. Conditions in the past were PERFECT! under new ownership so I am hoping this isnt a sign of what is to come of Deer Island. Excellent track with great views but would have rather spent my money elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need a lot of attention

I played here last year, it is very nice course, but this time it is not very good, some of the tee box needs attention, fairway was great a few holes green also need some work, some of the bunkers have a lot of weeds, but we still love to play here we will be back soon!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are basically sand currently

This is a nice layout and in decent condition everywhere except the greens. They are about long fringe length but space and mostly sand. Nearly not worth even putting on if you’re used to nice greens. Idk why GN doesn’t require courses fo let them know when course conditions are out of the normal and then that information be available during the booking process. I wouldn’t be too upset as the price was cheap but my son came to visit me from 1000 miles away for two days of golf and we wasted one on this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looking for a good time?

I’ve been playing there a lot lately, and I seem to wanna go back more and more!

Not only is a fantastic fantastic track to play golf on, I know the maintenance staff is always out there working and the course is always improving!

Every time I go in there, I bring friends with me And everybody walks away says “place is awesome.”

I brought a friend in Michigan, who is in the Golf business and he loved the place, one of the most important things I heard him say was the staff are amazing. He never felt so welcomed before. Everybody goes out of their way to make sure that the guest there have a good experience. I just happen to think they’re one of the best places around doing that!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

DICC 5/23

They have sanded the greens and the greens are unplayable. Tee boxes are in bad shape. Driving range is only from mats. Suggest not playing for a while.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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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 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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs Help

It's a really good and difficult layout. The staff was friendly and attentive. The facilities were clean and well maintained. However, the greens and bunkers are sad. One green was completely unplayable, and another is about to be completely lost.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 473
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Deer Island

One of my favorite courses. Challenging layout that plays tough in the wind. Water in play on all 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Thank you for the glowing review. We’re delighted you had a fantastic time here and will keep working to provide outstanding experiences for all our guests.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of water

Course was win great shape. 2nd cut was tight but was in good shape. Couple greens were a little rough but most were good. Would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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