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3.4
693 Reviews (693)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
177
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
56
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
68.7%
Recommend this course
500 out of 693 reviews
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3.2
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 45 reviews
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3.3
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
50 out of 75 reviews
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Course Highlights
The pro shop staff consistently earns praise for being accommodating and genuinely friendly to visiting golfers. This course rewards strategic shot placement, with tricky par 3s and layout challenges that keep rounds engaging.

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

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Reviews

3.4
693 Reviews (693)

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 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nothing wrong with this course

Rocky Point rates out at a 3.4 on Golf Now which may be fair, but there is nothing wrong with this course. I disagree with those who say it's not a good value. Yes, it is a little rough around the edges and can play slow due to all the muni golfers, but it is plush tee-to-green, presents a lot of nice challenges for any golfer, and the greens are very nice. Yes there are a lot of ball marks on the greens because of all the hackers, but just fix them and stop whining and you'll be fine. They are very smooth and roll honest. More comments follow if you're interested.

I picked Rocky Point because I was staying at the airport and wanted a decent place to play 18. Rocky Point did not disappoint. Played as a single paired up with two locals. They like the course a lot, so what does that tell you. Playing late December on green grass, how bad can it be. It was a little soggy, some pretty tight lies with the short trimmed winter grass, but very nice track. The back nine does hug the passing highway, so you do have to be careful to not hit into traffic. Is it pristine, manicured, country club golf? No, but it also lacks the snootiness and pompous attitudes of clubs, is very walkable, forgiving but at the same time challenging enough to test your game. I highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Rocky Point

Course was not in good condition at all. Tee boxes were awfully beaten up and covered in divots. Fairways were patchy with a lot of small divots throughout. Greens were alright all around. Staff should have been a little bit more attentive to the schedule and pace of play for all players on the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Weird course

Weird course layout, bad conditions for greens and fairways. Tee boxes were like teeing off sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible customer service

No assistance with tee time change from staff. Customer service 0/5 stars.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Scott the Weekend Warrior

This is a relatively flat course which is perfect for me since I have difficulty walking up and down the greens. The bunkers aren’t as steep as other more challenging courses. The greens were challenging , but fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Classic

This is an excellent public course, I enjoyed my round and will return when in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

Tap the ball and it would roll and roll some more. The course was soggy from all the rain but all and all not bad. The greens were in real good shape. The fairways were just okay. No water for drinking yet. no ball washers which were really needed. The guys in front of us were slow..I ate a Hot Dog at the snack bar and it was SUPER. We had fun even if i had a few struggles.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Could use some work

Front counter gentleman was super nice . The golf cart is real Nice compared to other courses that I’ve been on. Signs should be updated telling you which way to go to the next hole. A few times along the course you will get confused on which hole you were going to next. You will also get confused on where the hole is a better score card/map showing where the holes are should be done. Hole map should be next to the Teebox not 50 yards away. Several of the holes are along the highway it can be really scary if you slice a ball you will hit oncoming traffic. Highly recommended that nets get put up on those portions. Did not get food at the clubhouse so I’m unable to speak about that. The pro shop seem pretty good not sure about prices on items didn’t observe price tags?

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Hot weather
Used cart

Fine Municipal Course

Location-wise you can't beat Rocky Point. It's 5 minutes from Tampa International and easily accessible. For being a municipal Rocky Point is in great shape.

Be aware, since it is a public municipal course, it is heavily played. This means crowded on weekends, below average skill level hackers, both of which contribute to a painfully slow round. I would not play here during peak times unless you have a foursome. Also, the fact its heavily played can negatively impact condition of fairways, but not the point where it's unplayable. In fact, for how much the course is played the fairways are in great condition.

The biggest positive about this course are the greens! Greens roll true and better than any other public course in the area. They're receptive and in pretty good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Louisiana in Tampa

traveled to see family and went to rocky point which was around the corner from their house, was awesome for being a horrible golfer. I havent played in years but had a good time. Lost a few balls in the water but i would def recommend the course and play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good vacation golf

Nice course not to far from Tampa airport. The greens were in very nice condition, the fairways & rough need a little bit of work. A few crabgrass spots in the fairways. Overall though not a bad course that will challenge all types of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green

Greens amazing. Fairways nice. Some bare spots but barely. Tee boxes are nicest around. Give this course a shot if you’re around the area. Course came around well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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