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.
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Golfer 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
Golfer Reviews
Snowbird
I usually play this course twice a week. There are some deals on the internet that make this course very affordable.
I will play here again.
Average course, overpriced and slow.
Bought this noon tee time for a single golfer. Got there and course felt way overbooked. Was stuck behind large groups and was too slow for my taste as a single taking 2 hours and 30 min for 9 holes is unacceptable. I left after 9 holes because the 10th tee had three groups stacked to go out when I made the turn.
Rocky is a good course for the money
Rocky Point is getting a lot of play and the fairways show that. The greens seemed to be in decent shape and played well. Its a good course and typically the pricing is reasonable. Its getting close to 60.00 a round now and I would say that would be top dollar for Rocky Point.
The staff are nice, helpful people. The greens were in great shape. Not so much for the tee boxes and not the fairways. But, it seems to be typical of a Florida course in the area in March. Use this time to work on my game and enjoy being out golfing. If you want serious game, would not suggest playing most public courses in this area in March.
Restrooms on the course are very important to ladies and I'm happy to report that they were very well kept and clean.
Rocky G C
Good valve for money, not more. The fairway need care.
Nice Par 3’s
Enjoyable game at Rocky Point - welcomed by a friendly starter who paired us with a single which helped pace of play as it would have felt even slower as a twosome. Courses really should increase time gaps within their booking systems. Some recent reviews had not looked encouraging but not sure why as course was really good for time of year. Greens were lovely, smooth and quick enough to be testing. Plenty grass on fairways which is all that matters. One or two quirky holes where it is tough to judge placement of tee shot to avoid hazards but otherwise very enjoyable and would recommend!!