Deer Island Country Club

Deer Island Country Club in Tavares, Florida, is undergoing renewed interest as local owner Wally Owens, a longtime community resident, has acquired the course and surrounding housing lots following foreclosure of the original development. Owens aims to revitalize the golf course and promote future residential construction to support its continued operation, marking a potential turning point in the club’s history. All 18 holes of the Joe Lee–designed championship layout remain surrounded by water hazards and abundant wildlife, while the course continues to serve as Central Florida’s only island golf course. Owens’ acquisition signals a renewed investment in both the club’s future and regional development.