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Rocky Point Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6328 yards | 70.5 | 119 |
| White | 71 | 5736 yards | 68.2 | 114 |
| Green | 71 | 5331 yards | 66.5 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4925 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.3/126 | 381 | 377 | 477 | 104 | 387 | 155 | 389 | 535 | 448 | 3253 | 375 | 190 | 521 | 165 | 358 | 511 | 190 | 358 | 394 | 3062 | 6315 |
| White M: 67.8/118 | 368 | 336 | 450 | 96 | 340 | 135 | 373 | 494 | 428 | 3020 | 333 | 168 | 485 | 140 | 325 | 466 | 150 | 305 | 362 | 2734 | 5754 |
| Green M: 65.2/112 W: 70.2/125 | 349 | 311 | 397 | 93 | 313 | 75 | 346 | 479 | 388 | 2751 | 321 | 151 | 456 | 120 | 310 | 433 | 117 | 279 | 349 | 2536 | 5287 |
| Red W: 67.9/117 | 328 | 280 | 385 | 78 | 280 | 65 | 329 | 432 | 378 | 2555 | 293 | 140 | 423 | 108 | 305 | 424 | 117 | 238 | 322 | 2370 | 4925 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
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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
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Rocky Point was disappointing. The fairways had bare spots. The greens had weed growth on the edges. The first cut off the fairway was not grass, but weeds. Dont let the photos fool you. I didnt think it rained, but the course was extremely soft. My son hit an approach shot from 125yrds, it landed on the green and the ball was plugged. We've never encountered something like that. It was funny to see the grounds crew working, cutting grass, but they need a complete reseed. The course layout wasn't bad, pace of play on a Monday was good, Clubhouse was stocked. I'm sure in it's heyday it was great course...just not now.
Enjoyed my time.
This was a fun course to play, I had seen a couple of reviews that had me a little scared, but the course was in really nice shape. Everything was green due too all the rain we have been getting. We felt held up by the other groups that were walking, but was still finished I just over 3 hours. It’s narrow and the greens were fast, so looking at it and going, “oh this is flat” we get you in trouble. Go play it and have fun.
Great greens
The Florida raining season is here, and the lush greens are showing up. The rough was thick and penalizing. Keeping it in the fairways was key. Overall the course was in good condition for a city public course. FIX YOUR DIVOTS PLEASE AND THANK YOU!
Greens are great, everything else not so much
To start with the positives- the greens were in some of the best conditions of any course in the area, tee times are 10 minutes so pace of play was great compared to the other courses in the area that pack in 7 or 8 minute intervals, facilities were ok
The negatives- the bunkers were the worst of any course in the area (no sand, just mud and water that doesn’t drain), tee boxes are very beat up, fire ants are abundant, the layout is right next to busy roads for almost the entire course
The greens are starting to come in nice. But the rest of the course, including the tea boxes, are in bad shape.
The greens are starting to come in pretty good cause they get punched. What the rest of the course, including the teabox's are sand. Big bear spots on the fairways. And for a municipal course, it's overpriced . There's so many other courses in the area. That's better value and better shape. But if it's people getting off a plane hence wants to get in a quick 9. Well it's right there. Bottom line is, it's not my fifth choice.
God Awful
1st and last time playing this course!!! Paid $110 for 2 which was $100 too much!! There is NOTHING good about this course, save your money it's a JOKE! If I could have given zero stars I would have!
Best golf course in Tampa
I play Rocky point many times a year, great course for the cost, if I had to get really really critical, the pace of play is medium, not totally understandable for a municipality.
Reason for the review, this golf course is honest as they get!! I left my very expensive watch in my golf cart, I came back a day later and it was in the safe, turned in by the cart staff. Every golfer has left something in the cart over the years, and it always magically grows feet and it’s gone…. I was so impressed that my watch was safe and ready for my pickup after quick verification. Awesome job Rocky!!
Everyone should play here!
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