A view of the 7th hole at Deer Island Country Club.
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4.7
2238 Reviews (2238)
5 Stars
1402
4 Stars
680
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
97.2%
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4.8
203 Reviews (203)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
99.0%
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201 out of 203 reviews
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4.7
359 Reviews (359)
5 Stars
272
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
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
351 out of 359 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
2238 Reviews (2238)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beware the Water… and Alligators

Admittedly, expectations exceeded reality as I thought it would be a much more picturesque course. But the course was okay and reminded me of a typical community golf course that winds through the neighborhood. While it’s a good value for the money, I’m not sure the value justifies driving an hour outside of Orlando to play with so many other options available. With that said, it is definitely a very challenging course with water - and alligators - everywhere.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/27/2024

Hello, richardhornsby. Thank you for visiting us at Deer Island Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course, would play again

Really liked the course, challenging. My only bad mark would be that I left my Bushnell GPS on the cart. I received a phone call message letting my know from Jill that they had the GPS and would put my name on it for me to call back. When I called, they couldn't locate it and I was told Jill would call me back. Haven't received a call back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gators

There were gators everywhere. Be careful while there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/27/2024

Thanks so much for the review. Thanks for choosing Deer Island Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water on every hole.

Challenging course with water playing a part on every hole. The greens were hard and fast but fair. The fairways were hard also which led to some rollouts to some strategically placed bunkers. We enjoyed seeing gators, some swimming, some sunning and one walking across a fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/27/2024

We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the challenging course and wildlife sightings. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Golf Course

We had a great round at Deer Island, the course is in really good shape and each hole offers a different challenge. It’s set in a beautiful location. Will definitely be babk

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/27/2024

We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your round at Deer Island Golf Course! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun layout but greens spotty

I last played Deer Island about 20 years ago, I think the routing has changed. But for a course that's in the middle of nowhere, at the $75 price point I need a little bit more grass on the greens, I'm expecting to putt on them, not through them. The rest of the experience was just fine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/27/2024

Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to our golf course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the condition of the greens and appreciate your input on ways we can improve our course maintenance.

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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful course.
Everyone is extremely helpful and friendly.
Favorite course we play when we come down to Florida. It’s away from the craziness of Orlando. Such a peaceful calm round of Golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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