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3.4
688 Reviews (688)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
300
3 Stars
174
2 Stars
50
1 Stars
56
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
70.0%
Recommend this course
498 out of 688 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
69.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 43 reviews
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3.3
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.8%
Recommend this course
53 out of 77 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6328 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.5

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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Course Details

Year Built 1911
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willie Black Ron Garl (1983)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.4
688 Reviews (688)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Walkers 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
Near the Airport 13

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great value

Course was a little wet after the rain the night before greens still kept speed and held shots into the green. Played in just over 3 hours with our 4 some.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Awesome hidden Gem

Very nice course with interesting layout, including water, bunkers and dog legs. Loved it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Played On
Reviews 22
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Rocky Point.

Very slow play that wasn’t monitored. Waited at least 5-19 minutes each hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 138
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 138
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pace

Pace of play was terrible. They allowed a large group of 8 to play together which caused pace of play to be 3 hours for 9 holes. Staff was not very attentive. Fairways were gauged, greens were burnt, and tee box was full of sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great weather great golf

Liked the course greens were immaculate. Traps were too dry and hard to use sand wedges. But great weather and great round, good food and drink excellent Cuban sandwich!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Carts were below par (hehe)

The only gripe I have is about the golf carts - they didn’t have windshields or golf club protectors. I would expect windshields at the minimum since it rains often in Florida. It was windy and a bit rainy towards the end of the round, so our clubs got wet and we had little protection from the rain as the carts do not have windshields. It should be noted that it wasn’t a “cheap” round either.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Staff great, course needed a little work

Staff was great and very helpful but the course needed work. Fairways and rough were really bad all over the place. Bunkers were not good at all. Luckily the greens were kept ok so at least they have that. Maybe a bit of upkeep would help here. Might try it again next year if I hear some better things.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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