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3.9
1401 Reviews (1401)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
579
3 Stars
302
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
103
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
82.6%
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3.9
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.9%
Recommend this course
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4.0
169 Reviews (169)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.2%
Recommend this course
139 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
1401 Reviews (1401)

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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Value Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens are in great shape.

great course for the price. Definitely recommend playing it. I am a low handicapper and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice layout with great views

Enjoyed the course and the layout.
Played wit a couple of guys who were fun and made our quite slow progress bearable.
A fun course to play- recommend at this price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice views - worth a visit!

A nice layout although the first few holes were very close together and next to practices ground, so a bit precarious. Overall interesting with some lovely views of Tampa Bay. We were paired with two lovely entertaining guys who made our day fun and guided us round the course.
Would pay here again though the first nine greens were quite poor and overall condition was patchy.
There are a number of interesting holes and the second nine is much more engaging and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great views, great layout, great greens

Greens were pure and quick, despite three days of rain. Beautiful view and fun layout that makes you break from the driver wedge routine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Played several Clearwater courses this week and The cove was by far the nicest. Greens are fast but in great shape very pretty with lots of wildlife.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice People, Nice Views

I’ve played here about half a dozen times now. Best views on a golf course I’ve seen in the area. It’s relatively affordable, the people that work there aren’t mean, and while it’s typically somewhat busy, the people are generally nice. Good little community here too. First time I played at Cove Cay, a guy that lived in one of the condos helped guide me through the course. I look forward to future visits.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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