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4.4
1213 Reviews (1213)
5 Stars
589
4 Stars
446
3 Stars
116
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
93.7%
Recommend this course
1107 out of 1213 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
Recommend this course
46 out of 48 reviews
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4.5
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.4%
Recommend this course
169 out of 179 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
1213 Reviews (1213)

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

shag carpet greens

the greens were in need of attention. the fact we had to reserve and pay extra to do so through an ap was disappointing. by the time you pay for the tee time through the ap you pay more than the course was worth. $75.00 after the fees. this course at best is worth $39.00 in the condition it was in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Island pointe

Greens were in great shape for this time of year. Course is challenging and fun to play. Bunkers weren't groomed very well but for the most part we had a good round

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Loved this course, green were in great shape, will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at Island Point

Was on short vacation to PF and wanted to play a little golf on a beautiful 80 degree day. Have play her before and knew it was a good and challenging course. Zoyzia fairways were good and greens rolled true with medium speed. Some repairs were going on in couple fairways, but other than that, courses was really good. Pace of play was good considering the 80 degree day in November. Would re comend playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great scenery

Nice course. Interesting layout. Greens are in good condition. Lots of blind shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Challenging blind shots on many holes. Good greens, fast. Really enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Better and better

Step by step this course is being brought back to excellent condition. Kudos to the management and staff. Try it, you’ll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Minnesota Advisor
First Time Playing

Fall golf

It was a late fall day, light wind and 75 degrees. The course was in above average fall shape and the greens were rolling well. We played the white tees at 6200 yds ish and I felt the fairways were fair and reachable at my 230 ish avg. The course winds down to a river and it is pretty. The par 3 with the forced carry over the river is awesome. If you are in the area, it is a good place to play, challenging but fair. I played with my Air Force buddy so that made it even better….

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad pace of play

Tee time started 15 min late and there was a fivesome two groups ahead of us that took forever. We had to end the round early because we were running late. Slowest I’ve seen in a while

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

Awesome

I played the course a couple years ago and it was rough. Never thought I would go back. I was really impressed on the changes. Course is beautiful! Bunkers could use some work but all in all the course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really Nice Golf Course

I heard the starter talking to 3 players who were ahead of me who said they had not been to Island Pointe in 3 years or more. I thought to myself, I don’t think I have played here in more than two years either. He said “If it has been 3 years or more, I think you are going to like it and be impressed. Man, was he correct! I started in front of them, at their request, from the teeing area, to the fairway, to the green I was impressed. It was well manicured and looked beautiful. Great improvements and work has been done in the last couple of years here. If you looking for a really nice golf course to play Island Pointe is it!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I liked the course and staff was amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not prepared

I showed up early to go to the driving range. They did not have any range balls. Then I had a 230 teatime had to wait till 250 to get my golf cart. They were out of carts.

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