A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.7
2251 Reviews (2251)
5 Stars
1406
4 Stars
687
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
97.1%
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4.7
213 Reviews (213)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.6%
Recommend this course
210 out of 213 reviews
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4.7
363 Reviews (363)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.8%
Recommend this course
355 out of 363 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

Reviews

4.7
2251 Reviews (2251)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 17
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 95
Bunkers 67
Forced Carries 60
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
Advanced Golfers 62
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 73
In the 'Burbs 21

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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always great

Beautiful golf course always in good shape. Layout is strong but fair……..play this course!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wildlife Refuge

Excellent conditions, true rolling greens in a wildlife rich environment. Well worth the drive from Orlando.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great time.

This was the first time playing this track. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. The starter even had us off ahead of schedule which was nice. The course was in great shape and the greens putted true however a little slow. We saw lots of beautiful birds and a few alligators. I drove an hour to get there but it was worth the drive. I plan to play it again soon...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rob

Course was fun to play and it was in very good condition. Only thing that could be improved is the green speeds. Layout of the course was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Everything was perfect

This is a great course. Everything is perfect.
We loved to play this course and we'll be back for sure.
A short recommendation: Bring enough balls, there is a lot of water... :-)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience

The course was in very good shape. Such a surprise to have grass in the fairways. We also saw lots of wildlife, i.e., birds and alligators. THe greens were in good shape and and overall, the experience was very good. Would definitely play again and would recommend it.
Our only suggestion would be to allow yourself plenty of time to get there as it is a 2 lane highway off a 27 and you can get stuck behind a slow vehicle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course value for money 👍

Played here on Sunday we were that impressed we booked it again ,
If ever in Orlando would definitely play course again.

Conditions Excellent
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Florida Golf at its Best

This wonderful out-of-the way semi-private golf course is perfectly designed to fit on an island in the middle of central Florida. Ancient moss covered oak trees, multiple strategically placed bunkers, and water features come into play on every hole, creating a difficult but fair test. My new favorite in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great scenery

Played course on Sunday was that pleased we went back on Thursday.
Only downside was the drive from Orlando took 50 mins and we got lost 🤣
Not used to driving in USA

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A golf trip must

Great course. A must play for any golf trip to central Florida. Challenging but fair layout. A staple for all my winter golf trips.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, but lots of water

Loved this course so much we went back and played it again. We had hoped to improve our scores, but the wind and water the second day kept that from happening. We did see 21 alligators the first day as well as a bald eagle. Can’t beat the value of this gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/05/2024

We're glad to hear you enjoyed playing our course again, even if the weather made it challenging. Thank you for your kind words and we appreciate your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 125
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Ontario Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Must Play!

This course is always in great shape and is a must play whenever we are in Florida. The layout is challenging and you have to make your shots. The staff is consistently friendly. I only wish I could play it more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/05/2024

We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed playing at our golf course and found the layout challenging. Thank you for your kind words about our staff. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice tract. Fairways actually had grass on them. The greens were nice, but small. We played the white tees, which were too long for me. If I play there again, I will play the gold tees. All in all it was a beautiful experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/05/2024

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at our Golf Course. Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course

Well this is amazing it offers everything you can imagine
I play here every time in Florida Orlando area. Great job

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Canadian

Here we go !! This course is amazing, The lay out the greens and fairways were in good shape. If you want to play a great course play here by far. Especially if you from the north. Canadian people play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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