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I work at another area Golf Course and like to play around Town. Island Pointe GC (River Island) is in great shape, and only showing signs of getting better. I played it early in the season and the greens were slower than I prefer. Today, the course was wet and the greens were slick. The fairways are what you expect, lush, green and always giving you that perfect lie. I like the zoysia which is different from my course and the others.

It's clear the course is improving each month as the maintenance guys are always out working. It's nice to see... Looking forward to playing again soon on my next day off. Well worth the money. Good job guys, keep up the good work!

PS: Thanks for having food available!

Course is in great shape! Greens rolled very well, and fairways are amazing. Felt the staff was nice and the rangers kept pace moving. I play in mostly in the Knoxville area and some in Sevierville, this course is by far the best value for your money. It is in really good shape and I like how they are beginning to naturalize numerous areas. Never quite realized how massive this course really is!

Food truck had lots of options. Hoping the restaurant opens soon. Just glad there is food again, albeit good food.

Wow! Course is in great condition - in July. Greens were fantastic! Looks like they are continuing to improve the course, it’s huge. The newest addition of the Food Truck is wonderful. They even allow for mobile ordering!!

The greens were great and I love the zoysia fairways. I highly recommend this golf course.

From tee to green this course is in great shape. Played over Memorial Day Weekend, despite the rain during the prior week. Traps need to be spun, and I was told that was going to happen, the maintenance got behind with weather. Fairways are beautiful and greens rolled well, and were receptive.

Overall very happy we played. Had friend last visiting from out of State and they loved it too. Hard to beat the value for the layout and conditions. Very happy. Great way to spend the holiday.

I don't ever write reviews, but felt it necessary today. I rarely book via GolfNow, and upon looking saw a review "So Sad", and looked a little more and saw a few others that I questioned if these folks were playing the same golf course.

I live in Sevier County, work at a municipal golf course and NEED all readers to know this is still the best golf course in Eastern Tennessee. Sure, like most courses it can get behind in mowing, but it is in solid shape from tee to green. I personally like the fact the natural areas are being reintroduce which makes me really think about club selection. Perhaps, this is what folks are talking about when they refer to "mowing the rough". Because the rough was mowed and certainly looked to be maintained when I have played. Maybe if you are always in the rough you need to rethink your golf game strategy. If you are going to a golf course because you like shopping in the proshop, then this probably isn't a golf course for you. River Islands keeps the basics in the shop and I am okay with it. If you want a golfer's golf course, then PLAY it and you will not be disappointed. I don't care who owns this course, I know I couldn't afford to own a golf course and can't imagine the expense. Heck, I work at a muni course that my tax money helps fund and they are more than half a million in the hole! So, who cares about ownership, speculation, or any of that crap. PLAY GOLF and write meaningful reviews.

I just want the course to stay around as long as it can and will support it for the gem it still is. Glad I got back out there on Sunday, and will be back this weekend too.