Overview
Deer Island Golf & Lake Club is an 18-hole, par-72 Joe Lee design that opened in 1994 on Deer Island, a 400-acre island between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclair near Tavares. The course plays to about 7,029 yards from the back tees.
The island is a gated residential community with an HOA, and homes along the course are listed for sale. Golf membership is optional for homeowners, and the course is also open to the public.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Island | 18 | 72 | 7,029 | Joe Lee | 1994 |
Membership
Homeowners are not required to join; memberships are open to residents and the public.
The Community
Gated community on Deer Island, a 400-acre island between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclair on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Sources
Photo Credits
- Pond reflecting tall pines on a golf course (representative) — Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Palm-lined green on a sunny afternoon (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Stone bridge over a water feature on a golf course (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.