About
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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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
The best of the Tampa Sports Authority courses
Really good layout with some challenge but very fair design. I really enjoyed my round and look forward to playing again one day.
Fun course
I found the course to be in better condition than expectred for a city owned course. It has some challenging holes. Even though there were others on the course, there was no waiting time. We will play there again.
Great day
It was a great day. It had rained a couple if days earlier and I guess the course is not draining as fast as before because it was really wet for a 1pm tee time. Overall though, it was enjoyable. I would definitely play again.
What a Deal!
GolfNow got me and a friend on for $10 apiece. A third joined us later for full price $25. I think the normal prices are relatively fair for the course. The fairway roughs needed to be trimmed a bit, but overall the course was well groomed. The greens were nice, playing very slow. Length and pin placement were adequate. Wind plays a factor on this course, especially on the back 9. They have a driving range and putting green. Generally, a fun course. The back 9, has some fun holes and there are a few par 4s with modest length but narrow entry. 14 or 15 is tough, the hole with the creek plays REALLY long. Staff is friendly and the usual starter is nice.
Cslow play. No ranger. Long shaggy greens.
Waste of time. 13 holes in 4 hours. No ranger and course was in horrible condition.
One mile from my home, but I only play here about once a year
I get on planes and fly all over the country to play golf. When I'm not doing that, I have no problem driving 2-3 hours to play golf somewhere within the state of Florida. So why don't I play Rocky Point more often, considering it is literally the closest golf course to my home? Because they aren't worth it. First of all, they almost never allow singles to book a Hot Deal on GolfNow.com. That's bad business and it clearly is an ownership decision, because their partner courses do the exact same thing. Since I cannot book a Hot Deal as a single (which is how I play about 90% of my golf), that leaves me to pay their normal rates and I refuse to do that. Why would I give Rocky Point $20 and up, when I can play so many other better courses (The Eagles, Northdale, Crescent Oaks, Bloomingdale, The Claw at USF, etc) for $15 or less in the summertime? Until ownership/management of Rocky Point realize that they are driving actual golfers away, I will continue to drive by them on my way to/from other area courses. Oh, and when I drive by, there is usually nobody out there or just some guy wearing jeans looking for his ball near the road.
Great Course for the money
Great course for the money. We were staying in Tampa over nite after being on a cruise and wanted to play a nice course at a good price. One of the other passangers over heard my conversation and recommended this course. It was everything he said and more great par 3's and the par 5's were challenging but fair. The staff was very friendly and helpful and welcome us to this course.
Overall great round of golf and enjoyed the course.
Great course but needs work
The course is nice and big which is awesome. Some of the greens looked awesome but some needed some work. Biggest complaints is that there was no water out on the course on a 95 degree day. There was a lot of people walking the course and not to have water is bad. Every other course I've been to has water all over the course and it's a cheaper course. Also when we went in to the bar the water they had was warm and there was no ice. I had to ask the lady for ice and she gave attitude about it. I would like to return to this course again but only if this is fixed because it is to hot in Florida not to be hydrated.
Thursday Morning play
Course was not crowded and pace was very relaxed. Grounds were in great shape, putting green was closed due to sanding. The weather was typical Florida, HOT! Great track for a fun time. Front nine is playable by most players, back nine is a little more challenging but still moderate.
Nice Greens
Everything in AAA+ shape aside from the tee boxes. Fun layout.
nice playing conditions
The tees, fairways and greens were all in great shape. There were a few low areas which held some water and the some of the bunkers were unplayable. Overall, an enjoyable round of golf.
no ranger
A group 5 was two holes in front of our group getting drunk slowed the course way down , a ranger would of been nice to have on the course. I will say the greens were in excellent shape
Great value!
Course remains in good shape and enjoyed the few changes they have made.
Slow play
They overbooked the golf course. Didn't have enough carts. Took 3 hours to play 9. Other than pace of play it's a decent golf course. They need to cut the greens and trim the tee boxes however
Rocky Point
The course was in good shape and the greens were in excellent condition.
Need a traffic cop.
Some of the fairways are pretty close together that at times people were jumping over into the fairway for their mishit ball. Almost watched one group get hit from another group while they were putting. If a tree hadn't been in the way someone would've gotten hit. Fairways are narrow and water is plentiful. I'd play there again just for the challenge of a few holes with the most hazards.
Good course
Not a good golf day for me, but the course was fine.
fun course. But wear a hard hat on 16 the box
the course was in good shape. It had some fun holes. Standing on 16 the box we almost got killed by people on the 15th and then again on the 17th hole