9610 Kodak Rd,
Kodak, Tennessee TN 37764
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland.
Surroundings:
Riverside (French Broad River), woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Arthur Hills
35.959782
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3 mi SW of Kodak / 18 miles E of Knoxville.
Island Pointe
Island Pointe Golf Club (formerly called River Islands Golf Club): this remarkable Arthur Hills layout is located not just on one bank of the French Broad River near Kodak, Tennessee ... but on opposing banks ... and on three connecting islands in-between.
The course features numerous holes crossing or playing alongside the French Broad River, with four holes located on the islands in the middle of the river. Plenty of golfing challenge (Arthur Hills usually makes sure of that) and a well-crafted design contribute to the appeal of this riverside course. Maintenance standards have been described in reviews as "variable".
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
The French Broad River, which is spanned by Island Pointe GC, flows for 218 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains near Rosman in North Carolina. It travels through Tennessee before connecting into the Holston River in Knoxville, where it becomes the Tennessee River.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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