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Rocky Point Golf Course
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About
Rocky Point Golf Course has one of the most interesting histories of any golf course in Florida. Originally opened in 1911 under the name f the Tampa Automobile Club, it was one of the first courses in the state. It closed in 1942 due to World War II. After being turned over to the city of Tampa for a mere $1, it reopened in 1954 as Rocky Point Golf Course. It is the closest golf course to Tampa International Airport, only a 15-minute drive away. The layout provides a fair challenge water hazards coming into play on 11 holes and sand bunkers strategically placed throughout. Rocky Point Golf Course's lakes are home to an abundance of wildlife and also serves as a bird sanctuary.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6328 yards | 70.5 | 119 |
| White | 71 | 5736 yards | 68.2 | 114 |
| Green | 71 | 5331 yards | 66.5 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4925 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.3/126 | 381 | 377 | 477 | 104 | 387 | 155 | 389 | 535 | 448 | 3253 | 375 | 190 | 521 | 165 | 358 | 511 | 190 | 358 | 394 | 3062 | 6315 |
| White M: 67.8/118 | 368 | 336 | 450 | 96 | 340 | 135 | 373 | 494 | 428 | 3020 | 333 | 168 | 485 | 140 | 325 | 466 | 150 | 305 | 362 | 2734 | 5754 |
| Green M: 65.2/112 W: 70.2/125 | 349 | 311 | 397 | 93 | 313 | 75 | 346 | 479 | 388 | 2751 | 321 | 151 | 456 | 120 | 310 | 433 | 117 | 279 | 349 | 2536 | 5287 |
| Red W: 67.9/117 | 328 | 280 | 385 | 78 | 280 | 65 | 329 | 432 | 378 | 2555 | 293 | 140 | 423 | 108 | 305 | 424 | 117 | 238 | 322 | 2370 | 4925 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
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Reviewer Photos
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1/5 Photo submitted by calebmc24 on 09/27/2025
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Tee box needs TLC Photo submitted by Walter6421436 on 04/20/2023
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Another Tee box Photo submitted by Walter6421436 on 04/20/2023
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Photo submitted by mreuther on 02/18/2023
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Photo submitted by u079110753 on 03/09/2022
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Photo submitted by u8247013 on 05/09/2021
Course conditions rough
Feels like every hole is the same as the last, and the course conditions were rough. Weeds everywhere, on fairways, greens, and fringe. Trash most places, and the course layout was tight, but really felt like you were playing the same layout for each hole. Expected more for the price
Windy
This course makes you place your shots correctly, so be prepared to lay up on a par 5. Par 3's are tricky with the wind and water, make sure to get a final distance number on the box.
Goat Track
This place simply sucks. Unchallenging layout with overgrown greens that putt like molasses. Fairways are riddled with weeds and the rough is all patchwork weeds and sand. Bunkers are seemingly filled with fill dirt. Walked off after 9 holes of my 18. I’ll never be back.
It’s ok
It was a bit beat up - not the worst course ever but wouldn’t play there again
The tee times were mismanaged by allowing single players to play between groups. They should pair up singles and speed up play. The pace was horrendous and we left after 13 holes and will never play there again.
Close to TPA airport
I play here mainly because its an 8-9 min drive to TPA Airport. So when I have a later flight , I book a round in the hopes of finishing 18 holes. ( 90 % of the time I finish 18 hoels)
The fairways and tee boxes are in okay shape, the greens are a bit better ( Slow rolling on this hot/humid sunny day) . I never tested the sand traps but they seemed to be fine and raked. The Pro Shop staff is accommodating and friendly .
Only the 10th hole next to the Driving Range can be hectic with lots of stray range-balls that require a little bit of effort to find your ball . Maybe use a different color golf ball here.
Good course with a discount
I don’t think the course would be worth paying full price. I got a half off discount on a hot deal and I would say it was well worth it. Not the longest course, but it is still pretty challenging. All the greens were well maintained but some of the grass around the greens was pretty patchy.
Fairway was full of weeds
Most cheap courses at least have a good fairway, this one didn’t. Overall horrible condition and want to charge anything more than $40 is absurd. One of, if not the worst courses I’ve played on in 5 years. Also to top it off one of the tractor drivers drove over my golf ball right in front of me as I drove to get my girlfriend’s ball that was 50 feet away. It was comical to say the least but I was appalled haha. Never playing here again
Average Course
It was my first time playing here. Not a bad course. I'm not sure if I will return.
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