Championship Links Golf on the French Broad River
Island Pointe Golf Club, formerly known as River Islands, is an Arthur Hills masterpiece that opened in 1991. Spectacularly set on over 175 acres between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains, this championship layout offers the most challenging public golf experience in East Tennessee.
The course features a true links-style design that travels along the edge and over the French Broad River, with three unique island holes in the middle of the river providing unparalleled golf experiences. The layout showcases beautiful Zoysia fairways, often regarded as some of the best in the area, paired with smooth mini-verdi Bermuda greens.
With breathtaking views and over seven and a half miles of cart paths, Island Pointe combines natural beauty with championship golf design. The course plays 7,001 yards from the back tees with a challenging 146 slope rating, while offering a more manageable 6,300 yards from the regular tees for recreational golfers.
Island Pointe Golf Club stands as East Tennessee's most challenging public golf course, offering a true links-style experience rarely found in the region. The Arthur Hills design takes full advantage of the spectacular French Broad River setting, creating a course that is both visually stunning and strategically demanding.
The course's signature feature is its three island holes that literally play over and around islands in the French Broad River, creating unforgettable golf moments.
The Zoysia fairways are consistently rated among the finest in Tennessee, providing exceptional lies and playing conditions.
From the championship tees at 7,001 yards with a 146 slope rating, the course presents a formidable challenge for even the most accomplished golfers.
Ideally positioned between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains, Island Pointe offers not just exceptional golf but breathtaking scenery. The course's extensive practice facilities and quality PGA instruction make it an ideal destination for golfers seeking to improve their game while experiencing championship-caliber golf.
Experience golf's ultimate risk-reward challenges over the French Broad River
Three spectacular island holes in the middle of the French Broad River create the most unique golf experience in Tennessee. These holes demand precision and nerve as golfers navigate water carries to reach greens situated on actual river islands.
The course features authentic links-style design elements rarely found in Tennessee, with strategic bunkering, firm playing conditions, and wind factors that create an ever-changing challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Comprehensive facilities for the complete golf experience
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