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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
Avg Rating
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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Average Rating
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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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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 143
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Nice layout , fast greens, only downside is course condition .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great price through Golf Pass

Overall good course in good condition. No real complaints other than the greens fees have gotten really too high over the last month. Booked a great rate through here. The savings help offset the 1/2 dozen balls that are now at the bottom of several of the ponds.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth an afternoon

We flew into Tampa Bat airport and after a 10 minute drive from car rental we checked in and were on the course using a Golf Now reservation. Great value and a great first round course to play when flying in from the mid-west tundra! We were surprised by the layout and the value. Don't pass this course up before you check into your first night in FL

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gerry

I was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the course . Pro shops staff very accommodating. Would definitely play there again !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Real review

Course conditions are fair. Some spots need some work but that can be expected with any of the city courses. I was happy with the speed of the greens but they are difficult to read as you will find putts breaking the opposite direction. Overall, a good option if you can find a round under 30 dollars I would take advantage of the opportunity. Very fun layout that will keep you on your toes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

First Time

We found the course to be in good overall condition the greens were very good and the fairways were fair

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terribly Slow Round

We have played Rocky Point many times before. The course is good value for the money. The layout is nice and the course condition is good. Greens are fast and roll nice and true. Unfortunately there is no Marshall on the course. We ended up behind 4 old men who were playing incredibly slow. There were holes near the end of our round that were backed up 4 groups of golfers waiting for this slow group. It made for a very frustrating day. Just as a note, we have not encountered this issue in the past at this course. They should have a Marshall out there though to avoid problems like this

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

Course in good shape, pace a little slow, cost a bit high…need to lower the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

New Year’s Eve Golf

Fun and challenging course! Paired up with an awesome family at the 1st tee box! Great pace on such a busy day. Only thing missing was a beverage cart. Course was in good condition.

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