Isleworth's magnificent greens, fairways, and lakes are a sight to behold, but beyond their beauty lies a golf challenge unlike any other. Isleworth is consistently ranked the longest and toughest course in the state by the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA), proving to challenge the NCAA's best players. From its back tees, dubbed the Tiger Tees, Isleworth measures 7,544 yards with a slope of 142 and a rating of 77.5. Originally designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay with a re-design by Steve Smyers in 2003, Isleworth's course demands precise drives and accurate short game shots.

At the 2005 Isleworth Collegiate Invitational, the scoring average during the first 36 holes was a respectable 75. However, on the day following Hurricane Wilma, conditions worsened, winds topped 25 mph and white caps covered the Butler Chain of Lakes. The scoring average rose to almost 81 and not a single player broke par - Isleworth was living up to its reputation.

Again the weather was a factor in 2006.  The course tested the players patience with temperatures ranging from the high-90s in Sunday's first round to the lower-50s during Tuesday's final round.  The scoring average in the final round was four strokes higher than the previous two rounds and only four players shot under par.