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3.9
1385 Reviews (1385)
5 Stars
295
4 Stars
571
3 Stars
300
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
101
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
83.0%
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3.9
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
84 out of 105 reviews
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4.0
169 Reviews (169)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.4%
Recommend this course
141 out of 169 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6079 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.4

Cove Cay Golf Club is located along the shores of Tampa Bay, offering scenic views and abundant wildlife. Water is a prominent feature on the golf course, coming into play on 12 holes. The course is tight with narrow, tree-lined fairways and several tricky dogleg holes. In addition to all of the water hazards, there are also deep bunkers lining the greensides. At 6,000 yards, it is not a long course by any means but what it lacks in length it makes up for in shot-making challenges. Thanks to its length though, it can usually be played in under four hours. The layout features a diverse set of hazards that will require the use of every club in your bag. Cove Cay Golf Club's signature hole is the par-5 17th. This dramatic hole runs alongside the bay, making accuracy a necessity in order to reach the small peninsula green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Wallace (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Shriver Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.9
1385 Reviews (1385)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
19th Hole Specials 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 91
Bunkers 74
Narrow Fairways 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
Seniors 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 85
Near the Airport 28
Near Local Attractions 19

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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

First time playing this course and it’s well kept and laid out had a great time and will recommend it to anyone and I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow

Course was very dry. Bunkers were a mess. It took 1.5 hours for four holes. We gave up and left.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

This course was just ok. It’s not in tip top shape right now (Feb) but, should be nicer for the price. I have no desire to play it again nor would I recommend it. It’s not a bad course, just not one I’d go out f my way to play again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun to play

This course was wet from recent rains. Therefore the ball didn't roll much, meaning my second shots were very long. There are lots of water hazards, so play smart or you'll be wet.
The bunkers were not raked and had standing water. Greens were in good shape and rolled well. The fairways were in good shape considering the rain.
I'd play it again for sure.
The starter, Billy, was very nice and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Torn up

The course just wasn’t worth the price . Was expecting a well kept course for the price but it’s anything but that. So torn up used an 8 iron yo chip and run around the greens . Fairways where just patches of green from all the club divots. Not a pleasure to golf.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight

Short but very tight. Target golf. Not my game, but I enjoyed it. Got done in four hours, which was nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice track

This last round was a joy to play, as apposed to my last one here. Staff were friendly, course was in much better shape than the last time, and the greens were running on the fast side.
Overall it was a pleasurably good day. Keep up the great job

Terry MacKenzie

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

An afterthough...

I had one free day in FL during a recent trip and your course was recommended to me. I rented clubs (Pings) and to be honest, this was a disappointment. The clubs were well used and the bag was stained. I wasn't expecting pristine or new equipment, but I've rented clubs at several other courses around the US and the other courses all had far superior rental equipment. It was also fortunate that I finished my round when I did as the employees were locking up the Proshop and I was almost unable to get my credit card back in exchange for the rental clubs. A simple "We close at "X"." at the start of the round would have been easy. It was really slow play that day as well as some women league players jumped in front of us at the turn and slowed everything down. It was a pretty disappointing overall experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course!

Front nine par 36 challenging!
Back nine par 34 4 par 3’s
Winter conditions!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Track!

First time playing the course & very happy to report it was a great track!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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