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4.4
1231 Reviews (1231)
5 Stars
601
4 Stars
449
3 Stars
118
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
93.1%
Recommend this course
1121 out of 1231 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
153 Reviews (153)
5 Stars
100
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.2%
Recommend this course
141 out of 153 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7001 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.4

Championship Layout by Arthur Hills. Links Style course over 175 acres traversing the French Broad River. Play along and over the river.
#10 Ranked Public / Private Golf Course (Golf Magazine)

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Island Pointe Golf Club (FKA River Islands)
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy 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 golf attire required. Shirts must have collars and shorts must be Bermuda length. Tank tops, t-shirts and denim are not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
1231 Reviews (1231)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 73
Bunkers 53
Undulating Greens 50
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 59
Advanced Golfers 39
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 63
Convenient to the City 28
Near Local Attractions 23

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Was in Knoxville for a wedding and snuck in a round one morning as it seemed to be the best in the area. Course layout, architecture, and scenery are phenomenal, highly recommended to anyone passing through. Greens fairly quick and rolled pure. Staff super friendly. Teed off 7am with twosome finished in 3.5 hours and were taking our time. A few fairways were a little beat up but other than that no issues at all with conditions. Better value for the money than the majority of courses I’ve played in NJ.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lots of character

It’s not your run of the mill cookie cutter golf course. Really fun layout parts run along the French Broad River very scenic. I’ve played the course several times and the course conditions were the best I’ve ever seen there. It was in great shape greens were rolling pretty quick and very true. Keep it in the fairway there is some tall grass in areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Old Hoosiers

Nice day on the course. Enjoyed playing with Matt and Joe. Keep the ball the ball in the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly Surprised

From the guy in the pro shop to the cart guy
Everyone was so nice and helpful
The course itself is in great condition
It’s both challenging and fair
I love the scenery throughout the course
I almost had a hole in one on 17
I come to Gatlinburg a few times a year and I will definitely be back to Island Pointe
Keep Up The Great Work Guys ❤️

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout and value

It was a rainy day but the course was in great shape. A little muddy in the rough but that was to be expected. Greens were smooth and true and the fairways were in great shape.

Nice practice area and the starter was really good.

Only complaint was there was no water to drink on the course and the halfway house was closed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must visit when in area

I really enjoyed the scenery and greens were excellent. A couple of fairways need to fill in from winter but what a great course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gorgeous course, great staff

If you’re in the area you have to play this course. Gorgeous course. It’s difficult but manageable if you keep the ball straight. Lots of deep rough, water and deep bunkers. I’ve played my best and my worst round there. Both were enjoyable. Dan was super friendly and accommodating. I couldn’t have felt more welcomed. Greens were in killllller shape for winter golf here. Overall a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course / must play

If you’ve never played this course you need to. Outstanding scenery, challenging layout, overall in great shape, it did rain recently. In reality the only thing you can complain about is the overpriced course snack/food truck at hole 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible

After we payed for 18 holes, the course told us on the first tee that we only had until 4:30 to cross the bridge and finish our round. Meanwhile our tee time was at 12:50 and they didn’t inform us of this until after the round. They refused to speed up the pace of play forcing the round to take 5 hours and they had workers driving around harassing us about bringing the carts in on time, which wouldn’t even allow us to finish all 18 holes we payed for. Horrible place with crappy conditions and horrible understanding of customer service. Everybody in our 4some got a hot dog at the turn and the total bill was 51 dollars. A large range bucket is the size of a small and is 13 dollars. A complete waste of a day and ruined family time. If this was the last course on earth, I would hang up my golf shoes and be happy with the end of my playing career.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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