64% match
For WHITE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Island Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Deer Island Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Island Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
16.6
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Island Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Island Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
18000 Eagles Club House Way, Tavares, FL 32778, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(405 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Deer Island Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of iron control on abundant par fours alongside birdie-luring par fives that carry blow-up risks. Front nine imposes sterner demands through tougher ratings and longer featured holes.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 726820 yards6236 metersCR 74.0Bogey 100.7Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 530 | 177 | 414 | 343 | 212 | 423 | 556 | 402 | 3467 | 403 | 420 | 549 | 184 | 336 | 135 | 496 | 408 | 422 | 3353 | 6820 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726232 yards5699 metersCR 71.3Bogey 97.1Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 491 | 160 | 393 | 315 | 165 | 365 | 530 | 384 | 3153 | 357 | 387 | 515 | 164 | 315 | 122 | 458 | 367 | 394 | 3079 | 6232 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: MalePar 725677 yards5191 metersCR 68.9Bogey 93.6Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 7 | — | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 420 | 138 | 331 | 305 | 142 | 356 | 519 | 343 | 2887 | 347 | 337 | 445 | 148 | 302 | 109 | 448 | 346 | 308 | 2790 | 5677 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Island Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Dispersion11%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Deer Island Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Island Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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67% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Precision18%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Scoring13%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
55% match
For YELLOW tees
Execute with focus, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
78% match
For YELLOW tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For YELLOW tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
71% match
For YELLOW tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started71% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring21%
58% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For YELLOW tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For YELLOW tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion11%
38% match
For GOLD tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
38% match
For GOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization8%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim27%
Scoring13%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started42% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Island Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Island Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Island Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Deer Island Country Club technically exacting. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Island Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6248 yards. The back tees extend to 6820.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Island Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Deer Island Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6820.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Deer Island Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Deer Island Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6820.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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