
Isleworth Course
Isleworth Golf & Country Club


About this course
Isleworth, carved into the Butler Chain of Lakes near Windermere, Florida, is synonymous with power golf. A modern design that favors aggressive play and rewards length off the tee, the course snakes through heavily landscaped terrain. Isleworth's terrain is uniquely challenging given the proximity to so many lakes. This requires players to manage risk with a variety of tee boxes. Isleworth tests even the best players with its length. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, with a later renovation by Steve Smyers, Isleworth was built for a specific purpose. It's been a crucible for some of the games most promising amateurs and professionals. Isleworth’s layout is notorious for its demanding par-4s and slick, undulating greens, demanding pinpoint accuracy on approach shots. The club’s membership has historically boasted a roster of top-ranked players, who are drawn to its challenging layout and world-class practice facilities. The course has hosted numerous high-profile amateur events over the years. While it hasn't hosted a major professional event, its members have certainly shaped the highest levels of the game.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Windermere, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Arnold Palmer, Steve Smyers
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,179 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
Orlando International Airport serves as the primary gateway, just thirty minutes east of Isleworth's guarded gates in Windermere. Private arrivals favor Orlando Executive Airport, a discreet facility closer to the city's southwestern quadrant and the chain of lakes that define this enclave. The drive west from either point traces a gradual transition from interstate corridors to tree-canopied roads winding past Butler Chain waterfront estates, culminating at one of Florida's most famously private addresses - a place where arrival is by invitation only, and the outside world politely fades from view.

FAQ
Common questions about Isleworth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Isleworth has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
Isleworth was designed by Arnold Palmer and Steve Smyers.
Isleworth is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Isleworth is 72.
Isleworth plays 7,179 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Isleworth is 135.




