Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.5
2798 Reviews (2798)
5 Stars
1777
4 Stars
812
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
94.1%
Recommend this course
2662 out of 2798 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 92 reviews
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4.5
340 Reviews (340)
5 Stars
221
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
Recommend this course
313 out of 340 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

Accolades

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4.5
2798 Reviews (2798)

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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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
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Escape!

The overall course was in very good condition. The signature par 3 was under construction, so you'll have to hit to a short manufactured green, but you'll probably just skip it and write a 3 down on the scorecard. There was at least 1 green that was being recovered, and played like a 2 putt and go, but other than that the tee boxes, fairways, and greens were on point. This course is surrounded by water and there were plenty of gators out sunning. I live downtown Orlando, but it was definitely worth the drive!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Can’t say enough!!

I have played there several times and I so enjoyed the course and the staff!

It’s not like you’re going to a golf course when you go there it’s like you’re going to a friend’s place to play. Everybody so warm and inviting. Everybody there goes out of the way to make sure that you’re having a good day even if you’re not having one on the golf course!!😜

I know I’ll be playing there a lot more in the future because I love the track. I love the conditions and I love the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/12/2025:
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 4
Skill Advanced
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Members don't welcome outside play

We had a 3some and a 2some. There was NO ONE ELSE on the course so we played together. After 7 holes of seeing NO ONE ELSE on the course, some members showed up right behind us. The pro came out and told us to split up. Then the people behind us disappeared. You already don't have your tee sheet full. Is this the way you want to treat outside play?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/17/2025

You guys REALLY need to learn course etiquette, your bang out of order and it seems the same everywhere we play. You would be banned from courses in Europe for sure😡

Played On
Reviews 105
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Something to count on!!

Whenever I go to Deer Island things always seem to work out for the better!

From the moment you walk into the door to the moment you leave, I feel like part of the family!

I think the golf course speaks for itself. It’s a great test of Golf to any level of Golfer.

One of my favorite places to go play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2025:
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Beautiful course and far enough out of the way to lessen green fees. There is one damaged par 3 that was in the process of being repaired. An hour drive for me, but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I wish

A more professional attitude by the staff would help make the experience better. I play a lot at Zellwood G C. They average 120 rounds a day. Why. Because of the professional attitude there.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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