Deer Island CC: #7
A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.6
2790 Reviews (2790)
5 Stars
1772
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
2654 out of 2790 reviews
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4.4
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
85
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
90.9%
Recommend this course
130 out of 143 reviews
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4.5
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
262
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.0%
Recommend this course
361 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
2790 Reviews (2790)

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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 22
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 25
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 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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 28
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 28
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
Played On
Reviews 22
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 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall the course was in good shape. One hole has a temporary green as they were building a new retaining wall on the par3. One green #5 is unplayable for damage on it. The greens are hard and have some different grasses starting to grow .Most tee boxes are

in good shape. They need more rain as all courses and this one are showing they are little dried out .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Their loss

Not going to pay anyplace that much money for my g-friend to ride along !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great option

For the most part, course is in great shape. A few greens are in tough shape but overall fantastic for the price.

Big fan of deer island. One of my favorite courses in orlando

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A delight to play this course always

A gem, worth the drive to North Orlando.

Each hole is a delight.

Toughest water bodies ever.

Its a delight to golf on this course, how lucky the people are that live in Deer Island.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are getting rough

Played here several times over the last few years and always loved the layout and conditions. However, the greens are now getting rough, with a lot of weeds and some bare patches, Fairways are still great and most of the tee boxes good. Still a great course but I hope they don't give up on the greens!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
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

A haven of wildlife

The course really caught my eye when standing on the first tee. Although there is a lot of water, this can be avoided if you plot your way round. I thought the 3rd and 4th holes were beautiful and very scenic. There was an amazing number of birds all around the course. A haven for wildlife!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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