Cove Cay Golf Club

We really enjoyed this course today and I mean it, beautiful layout very challenging small greens very fast, but it was our first time there and they make no effort to give you a course layout not on the score card, there are no illustrations of the hole at the tees, I even went in after the turn and would have gladly paid for a flip card hole by hole note pad....nothing ....nada... when I asked the guy at the counter he said we have 200 yard markers out there...seriously!

We put our tee shots in the water because you did not know the water was there....high fiving all the way thinking we just danced on it!!

It is such a small thing to think about the first time players and what they need to enjoy the course I hope someone from this course reads this and takes it to heart.

PT

Very enjoyable round. Pro shop staff very friendly. Course really improved since last visit. Fairways and greens in good condition. Will definitely go back

My tee times was at 11:12 . I arrived about an hour early to warm up on range. Upon checking in I was told that the driving range was closed because of a teaching clinic and I couldn’t use the range for another hour. So I worked on putter green until about 10:40 am and I see that the clinic has moved to one side of the driving range. So I go into clubhouse and ask if I can utilize the opposite side of the practice range and was told “No” and that I had to wait another 15. minutes. After exiting the pro shop I look and the are 3 people not associated with the clinic, now hitting balls,Less than 5 minutes later about 10:50 am I see patrons walking out of the pro shop with buckets of range balls? I didn’t like the way that was handled and felt totally disrespected! The starter was great. The teaching pro walked by and was great and cordial but apparently the clubhouse pro shop attendant had a problem with “me” utilizing the range. Two things: 1) Don’t hold clinics during the busy time on a Saturday.. In the afternoon when the tee sheet isn’t as busy would be much better. 2) 5 minutes after walking out of the pro shop after the second no, I should’ve been approached and given the opportunity to get range balls before people with tee times behind me should have..

Course had some beautiful views of the water. Club rental was only $20 which was good because we are playing from out of town. Would recommend this course to anyone coming the the Bay Area.

Absolutely loved the course layout. From tee to green one of the best keep courses in the Tampa, Clearwater and St.Pete area. Been playing for 45 years and carry a 3 handicap. I will play Cove Cay again.

Wry good shape. Paving the cart paths in progress but nice touch.

I've played here twice now, and both times have been fantastic experiences. The course has some beautiful scenery along the water. Greens were running fast, fairways were in good shape. I highly recommend to try this course if you haven't already!

The course was immaculate. Restaurant food was wonderful. Harliegh our server was amazing. The only slight complaint is the age of the carts and the lack of technology. But would recommend to all! I WILL BE BACK!

Fun right layout. Beautiful views, great layout, super fun. Wonderful staff. This has to be Tampa’s best-kept secret.

Get it now while the weather is as good as can be.

Fairways decent, but rough is sparse and the ball goes all the way to the bottom. So don't go roughing it.
You'll enjoy it a lot if you've never been there.

Course is always in good shape. The Husband and Wife team are constantly upgrading the course. Several of the back nine holes border Tampa Bay .Nice vistas. Several Dolphin sightings . Friendly staff. All around good experience. Have recommended the course often.

Fairways and greens were in great shape. Pace of play was excellent hearing will be back soon.