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
Avg Rating
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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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff. Greens and bunkers need work.

Greens were super weedy. Not in great shape. Greens that didn't have bald spots or a ton of weeds were firm but not fast.

Fairways were decent. Not true second or third cut. Outside the fairway is sandy/weeds.

Staff was super friendly.

Bit of a hike from Orlando to go back based on the conditions. $45 isn't bad for a round though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice playground

Great coarse. Beautiful and challenging. The fairways and tee boxes in great shape. The greens are pretty fast and with the exceptions of one or two greens that were a bit out of shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/15/2025:
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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Round

Course marshals are pretty rude as we played in 4 hours but they were on us saying go quicker. Not cool! No food in restaurant so bring something with you. This could be a top notch course if they get their business in order. Awesome layout and fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pete & Kat

Really nice layout. We totally enjoyed our time playing. Lost a lot of golf balls in the water, but that’s to be expected..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 142
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Disappointed

We have played Deer Island many times over the years and had considered this one of our favorites…but unfortunately many greens are in bad shape right now and the awesome par three on the back nine continues to be under construction and you have to play a very short temporary alternate hole.

I’m sure this course will return to the beautiful course that it has been in the past but right now I cannot recommend it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/11/2025:
Appreciate your honesty in sharing this review. We’re taking note of the issues to enhance our services and provide a more satisfying visit next time. Thank you for giving us the chance to improve.
Played On
Reviews 146
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

DICC 4/4/25

Staff, especially the GM is not friendly. Greens are in poor shape. Lots of weeds around greens and in rough. Course conditions have deteriorated in last 6-9 months. Would not recommend especially for price. Recommend Country Club of Mount Dora if you want to play a course nearby.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/07/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Always a challenging round out at Deer Island. Bring a few extra balls as this one wants to eat them up in the water. Good day - Only downfall was we had a very slow group in front of us from 12-18 and it really slowed it down and ruined the pace of play. The greens are also sanded so it makes putting very difficult to read.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Truly enjoyed it, but not the 44 dollar service charge for 6 players with Golf Now. Just removed app. Will call myself next time

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice

Have been in Florida for a month and have played ten rounds, This is the best value I have played. A must play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great layout

Great layout with lots of water. Strategy is a key. One par 3is under construction as Milton took the retaining wall out. At least they are dealing with it. Greens were a touch slow but fairways full. For the dollar it is the best course in the area

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Signature Par 3 Under Construction

Should have been a decent course… but

Signature Par 3 hole under construction since hurricane and a useless temporary green in play. Sand traps in poor shape. Slow play .. had to wait every hole. A lot of the greens in rough shape. Would be a nice course if these items were not an issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/02/2025:
Thank you for posting a review. We’re sorry it didn’t fully meet expectations and appreciate knowing where we can improve. We value every opportunity to enhance our offerings and hope to do better next time.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Very surprised at the condition, fifth course in March played and the best shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Breens

Greens in terrible shape. Covered in weeds. Not mowed or rolled. Might as well put on the fairway. The greens are the most part of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/02/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
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