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3.5
660 Reviews (660)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
286
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
52
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
69.1%
Recommend this course
478 out of 660 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.1%
Recommend this course
11 out of 18 reviews
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 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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3.5
660 Reviews (660)
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

This course is designed for the player that does not care about score.

The worst greens I've played all year. Rocky point is the last resort if you can't get a tee time else were. This course is ten min. from my home and I don't want to play it. Greens are always bad, slow and hairy. NOT FUN.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
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Terrible condition of range.

Horrible tee boxes, greens. Grass was like my lawn at home. Good job cutting debris away for visual ability purposes, but it was a glorified cow pasture.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 172
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played

It's a average course

If you can get on the course for a really low rate then it is worth it. The fairways are a little rough and so are the T-boxes but the greens are in decent shape. Everyone on the staff are very friendly and helpful, but they do need rangers on the course as sometimes play is extremely slow. I have passed this course at 6am in the morning and have seen the grounds crew out there, so they do try to maintain the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great course

Great course. Little slow Friday (not normal for here)· Ranger on front nine but needed one on the Bach where it got real slow. Greens were in great shape and f as fairways were good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good hidden gem

This course was a nice surprise. I was not expecting much for a muni but this course was enjoyable to play. Fairways and greens were in good condition. The tee area of the driving range needs some care. Pace was good. Will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, great location!

The course was in great shape. The course layout has a great mix of challenging and fun holes. The greens were fast and in great shape. The 18th green was the only one on the course that was in poor condition due to the cold but it didn't take away from the experience. The club staff were very courteous and friendly. I've played the course several times and the greens fees are very reasonable. I would recommend it for players of all skill levels!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

cheap n' cheerful

Good value for $$. Pro shop and starter very friendly. Some variations from hole to hole, nice layout, back 9 more challenging, some nice holes. Worth playing for average golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course a little tight in places in average condition.

Course is in good shape, course is squeezed in fairly tight so would be a good walking and also demands accurate shot placement to not play on the wrong fairway. Well worth the money and as a city course is well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value for the money

This was our very first time at this course. It had been recommended by a friend. The course was in great shape, and we enjoyed ourselves. We will return.

Raymond.
Ottawa Canada

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Overbooked

used golfnow to book a tee time. players were stacked up like cord wood - obviously over-booked. three hours for the front nine and then 2 1/2 hours for the back. i've played here many times in the past and never was it this slow. not a good policy to jam as many people on the course as possible if you want any of them to return the next week.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Can't beat the price

For $20. You can't go wrong and that included the cart. If you are flying in and out of Tampa and want to get a quick round in this is the place.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good municipal course

Starts out easy, with wide open fairways, but turns mean with all the water. Pretty flat, no real elevation changes, but good challenge for the average or high handicap golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Disappointed

The day started in a bad way inside the pro shop. The gentleman working the counter was slow and rude. We had a tee time for two and we needed to add a third. The gentleman insisted we could not add a third because the tee time was booked and it would back the starter up. When questioned reference all tee times having a 7 minute seperation no matter if there are 1-4 players, he looked at us like we were stupid. We finally got with the starter, who cleared everything up and we were on our way. The course was in average condition, compared to other courses in the area and is very forgiving. Not sure if we woulld go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Similar to Sun 'n Lake Turtle Run course, Plantations @ Leesburg Otter Creek course, Lake Orlando GC.

11:15 Tee time w/ buddy. Decent price through different web site. Tough tree lined course almost similar to municipal course. Tough, gimmicky layout. Number of holes w/ hidden problems. Tee boxes, fairways & rough in good shape. Green putting mid to slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/24/2017

Replayed course today w/ 3 buddies. Realized that most holes are Lynx style w/ some trees. Also realized that the course is surrounded by busy streets so is not a quiet/serene setting. The greens were much faster & in better shape than the last time I played here. Pace of play was slow also. Groups in front were 3 somes but slow.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Basic, challenging for the average golfer.

Rocky Point is decent. I like it because its close by where I live but I do not think it is worth their regular green fees. I went for a 1:00 tee time on a Saturday and bought it from Golf Now for $14. I don't think its worth more than $20 green fees. After a rain the course is pretty muddy for a couple days. The greens and bunkers are usually in good shape. I have been there many times, so I guess it isn't too horrible. Just not worth their regular green fee cost. Go in the afternoon with a Golf Now deal!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

OK for the money

Well I played the course with my daughter and wife and it was pretty tough for them. A few forced carries and a lot of water. Ladies tees were not much of an advantage over mens blue. Couple of the tee boxes were closed due to repairs and you just teed out of the fairway. Couple of wet areas that were hard to figure as we haven't had rain in a while. However greens were OK and if you keep it in the fairway it is a reasonable test of golf

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course with GolfNow rates!!

Staff was extremely friendly! Course layout was good. Great course for the beginner/moderate players. Course was maintained very well. Mid to slower greens with some bumps but very satisfied for a municipal course. Would definitely come back to play again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

depends on the day

This is the course I play the most. its right down the street and is not expensive. You have to get it on a good day though. If its been raining the last couple day the course has water everywhere. When its dry its a nice course to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Under construction

Rocky has some unique features that make it a fun community course. A blend of open fairways and some tight approaches keeps your interest up. It is currently going thru renovation to several tee boxes so bear with the construction. Early tee times are crowded but a more leisurely game can be had after 1. Discounts can be found online & frequent player cards. Local,easy to find tee times & some interesting holes on the back 9 especially.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

unplayable

We got .2 inches of rain monday. We played tuesday,the course was so wet that we played lift& clean .We had to move the ball 20 to 30 feet to find semi- dry area. The greens are extremely slow.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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