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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.
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Conditions3.2
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Value3.7
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Layout3.8
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Friendliness4.3
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Pace3.7
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Amenities3.5
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000001349157 on 09/28/2026
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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
Decent Course, close to the airport and a great price
We played because we had family in Tampa that had to catch a flight. 8 minutes from the airport. The course was in decent shape, the greens were decent fairways and tee boxes were a little distressed. It’s a pretty good course lay out but if you need to get to the airport it’s perfect. I would recommend this course for the price!
This place is the WORST
I will never play here again the worst course in Florida. Please save your money and go elsewhere! I have been going here off and on for 15 years it NEVER gets any better!
I paid 45 bucks for a total goat ranch NOTHING good to say even the staff was angry and total jerks. The starter lady is ex-military and thinks she can boss us around. I played with 3 good dudes so it made it bearable but please take my advice and DONT GO HERE! No ball washers terrible turf bad greens no sand in the traps. The WORST
Nice Friendly People
Check in pro shop friendly and welcoming. Starter pleasant friendly & helpful., saw Ranger out on course a lot but pace of play was slow. Course was not in good condition. Lot of bare spots and sparse grass.. Number of fun challenging holes.
Good Price, Great Location
With a 4 PM flight out of Tampa, I was looking for a golf course I could play in the morning, yet have plenty of time to get to the airport, return my rental car, and get comfortable before my flight. Rocky Point Golf Course fit the bill perfectly. The course is in mediocre condition (tee boxes and greens need love), the layout is average, with too many “really short” par 3 holes, but for a Thursday morning, pace of play was excellent. We completed our round of golf in 3 hours and 48 minutes. As a foursome. That said, I could see where the course could get bogged down on a busy day. Overall, for $60 green fee, Rocky Point is good value for the Tampa area (where many courses are way overpriced). I highly recommend the course to somebody looking for a round a golf before their flight out of Tampa International Airport.
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Played yesterday fairways in good conditions, greens in good conditions, nice layout. Not my first time here and not my last !
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