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Rocky Point Golf Course
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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
Greens were slow but great shape
Haven’t been here in a year but the course was in much better shape,the new carts are very nice
NOT Baltimore
This is NOT the course in Baltimore. Don’t book it!
Great day
Wonderful weather and day on the course. Have always enjoyed the challenges here.
Disappointing
Poor conditions along with little maintenance. Lots of bare areas and poor tee box conditions. No starter just go out and wait your turn.
Terrible day of Golf
We had a 3:10 tee time, however didn’t tee off until almost 3:30. It took us an hour and 15 min to play 4 holes. That is when we realize there was a group of 8 playing together 2 groups in front of us. After waiting on every tee tee box for 10-15 min we decided to skip 2 holes to get in front of the group of 8. We were smooth sailing from there.. or so we thought. As we made the turn onto the back 9 there was a group of 3 that was there to play nine holes and they let them go off the back because the front was still so backed up from the group of 8. We ended up gettting stuck behind them and only got to play 14 holes in total because it got dark. Just not a fun round at all.
Always consistent
Overall course was in good shape, no specific complaints. I got a bit of flack from one of the guys handling the carts as I wanted to swap it out due to the brakes being non-existent. He looked at me like I was a fool, stating that "all of their carts are like that". They aren't, I swapped and all was well.
A single went out in-between groups which slowed things down at 1230 on a Sunday. We let him play through, then waited a lot between holes as the group ahead did not let him play through.
I play here frequently and would love to see some more marshalling taking place. But other than that, no complaints.
First time
Flat, of course, it's Florida.... Many ponds, but are lateral, so if you straight, you'll be OK.
Greens were incredibly Fast. Had a tough time reading them.
Electric carts, always nice.
Plan on playing again.
Thursday morning
Group of 20 ahead of us. Would not let us through, waited with last foresome on last 9 holes. One player it's their usual group every Thurs at 10 am. Beware.
Nice Course Convenient to Airport and Tampa
Liked the greens. True and fast. The rest of the course was in good condition. I'll be back.
Mix of Forgiving layouts
This course is actually my "go-to" when I have time before a flight out of Tampa ( TPA) . From the club house to the Rental Car renter , its an 8 minutes. drive.
The course has a lot of fairways that are adjacent to other holes, so a wayward shoot is not lost and you can save it and manage a one-putt par. The 15th , 16th and 17th holes I feel are the most challenging and require shot placement if you are someone that grips and rips.
The fairways & greens were in good condition.. Maybe a few more divots that I would care for on the greens, The traps were dense compacted sand from a prior rain a few days before and maybe they should have been raked. Not a big real.
Good Value
Nice layout , fast greens, only downside is course condition .
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