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3.9
1385 Reviews (1385)
5 Stars
295
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
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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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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Cove Cay Classic

Some of the parts of the course was under repair but greens were quick and course was in good condition. Went out on the first tee time and played in 2hrs. Good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Average
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Amenities Fair
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing

No course map and layout on score card and no course identification and layout at each hole. We had no idea where to aim the shot or how far to hit the shot.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Rough Rough, Fast Greens

Cove Cay has a great layout, tight but playable. It’s made challenging due to the deep rough and pool table fast greens! It was fun!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The course was in great condition…its a short course but the rough was DEEP and the greens were FAST…challenging enough to make it interesting

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Used cart

Why have tee times???

Showed up 45minutes before tee time to be told that I would have to play the front twice since I booked 18 holes, my tee time was 2:48.
When I asked why I was told there was a high school tournament scheduled on the back 9 at 4:00. Why have tee times available for 18 if you're going to restrict a player to playing the same 9 holes twice? Was a waste of time for me.

Friendliness Fair
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cove Cay

Great staff, very nice rental irons and fair prices for everything in the pro shop. Great day and very fair for the price

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