Deer Island Country Club
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Deer Island Country Club is a semi-private, par-72 course in Tavares, Florida, designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1994 as Deer Island Golf and Lake Club. It sits on a 400-acre island in the Harris Chain of Lakes with views of Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire, and the routing winds through protected Florida wetlands. Expect undulating greens, visible hazards and distinctive bunkers. The Gold tees play 6,885 yards (74.0 rating, 144 slope).
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Joe Lee
- Opened 1994
Course strategy
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Deer Island Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
326
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
426
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 3
135
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 4
344
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 5
305
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 6
143
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 7
360
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 8
512
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 9
345
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 10
355
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 11
335
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 12
461
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 13
141
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 14
304
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 15
110
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 16
450
yds ·Yellow
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Hole 17
343
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
311
yds ·Yellow
No notes for this hole yet.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Blue | White | Yellow | Red | Silver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 410 | 376 | 344 | 326 | 287 | 230 |
| 2 | 5 | 17 | 536 | 513 | 493 | 426 | 414 | 350 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 175 | 169 | 157 | 135 | 107 | 80 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 417 | 401 | 393 | 344 | 257 | 257 |
| 5 | 4 | 15 | 346 | 336 | 315 | 305 | 228 | 175 |
| 6 | 3 | 11 | 211 | 195 | 166 | 143 | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 424 | 381 | 369 | 360 | 283 | 250 |
| 8 | 5 | 9 | 562 | 546 | 530 | 512 | 435 | 394 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 406 | 396 | 379 | 345 | 295 | 263 |
| Out | 36 | 3,487 | 3,313 | 3,146 | 2,896 | 2,401 | 2,084 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 405 | 377 | 365 | 355 | 273 | 221 |
| 11 | 4 | 8 | 428 | 413 | 380 | 335 | 321 | 292 |
| 12 | 5 | 12 | 570 | 559 | 532 | 461 | 445 | 416 |
| 13 | 3 | 2 | 184 | 171 | 163 | 141 | 85 | 60 |
| 14 | 4 | 14 | 342 | 332 | 317 | 304 | 234 | 213 |
| 15 | 3 | 18 | 136 | 130 | 125 | 110 | 100 | 75 |
| 16 | 5 | 16 | 497 | 470 | 460 | 450 | 367 | 326 |
| 17 | 4 | 10 | 408 | 390 | 367 | 343 | 334 | 276 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 428 | 403 | 390 | 311 | 300 | 252 |
| In | 36 | 3,398 | 3,245 | 3,099 | 2,810 | 2,459 | 2,131 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,885 | 6,558 | 6,245 | 5,706 | 4,860 | 4,215 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.0 / 144 | 72.5 / 141 | 71.3 / 139 | 68.9 / 125 | 64.9 / 125 | 63.0 / 122 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 77.4 / 139 | 74.3 / 133 | 69.5 / 122 | 65.9 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book public tee times on the public tee sheet, not the member one
- Six tee sets are available, from Gold (6,885 yards) down to Silver (4,215 yards)
- The driving range is open for warm-up; lessons are by appointment
- Call 352-343-7550 about rental clubs, dress code and cart rules
Practice facilities
The club has a six-acre driving range with two large tees at opposite ends and a practice bunker beside the west tee. Teaching staff offer private and group lessons by appointment; call the golf shop to book.
Food & drink
The clubhouse has a restaurant, the 19th Wave.
Policies
Public tee times are booked online through the club's GolfNow-powered booking page, which is separate from the members' tee sheet.
Quick answers
Deer Island Country Club at a glance
Is Deer Island Country Club open to the public?
Yes. Deer Island Country Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Deer Island Country Club have, and what's the par?
Deer Island Country Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,215 to 6,885 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Deer Island Country Club?
Deer Island Country Club was designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1994.
What practice facilities does Deer Island Country Club have?
The club has a six-acre driving range with two large tees at opposite ends and a practice bunker beside the west tee. Teaching staff offer private and group lessons by appointment; call the golf shop to book.
What food and drink does Deer Island Country Club have?
The clubhouse has a restaurant, the 19th Wave.
How do you book a tee time at Deer Island Country Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 352-343-7550.
Where is Deer Island Country Club?
Deer Island Country Club is at 18000 Eagles Way, Tavares, FL 32778.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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