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3.8
1647 Reviews (1647)
5 Stars
372
4 Stars
682
3 Stars
342
2 Stars
139
1 Stars
112
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
75.8%
Recommend this course
1260 out of 1647 reviews
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3.4
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
59.3%
Recommend this course
32 out of 54 reviews
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3.8
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
70.6%
Recommend this course
72 out of 102 reviews
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Course Highlights
Cove Cay's layout winds through condos and along Tampa Bay, delivering scenic, challenging holes that consistently earn high praise. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and affordable rates make this a well-rounded value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6079 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.4

Cove Cay Golf Club is located along the shores of Tampa Bay, offering scenic views and abundant wildlife. Water is a prominent feature on the golf course, coming into play on 12 holes. The course is tight with narrow, tree-lined fairways and several tricky dogleg holes. In addition to all of the water hazards, there are also deep bunkers lining the greensides. At 6,000 yards, it is not a long course by any means but what it lacks in length it makes up for in shot-making challenges. Thanks to its length though, it can usually be played in under four hours. The layout features a diverse set of hazards that will require the use of every club in your bag. Cove Cay Golf Club's signature hole is the par-5 17th. This dramatic hole runs alongside the bay, making accuracy a necessity in order to reach the small peninsula green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Wallace (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Shriver Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.8
1647 Reviews (1647)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
19th Hole Specials 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 91
Bunkers 74
Narrow Fairways 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
Seniors 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 85
Near the Airport 28
Near Local Attractions 19

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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This is the best course I have played in the last two months in Florida. Not long but need to use course management. Scenic course set up well good selection of hole set ups. A very pleasant course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

For first time players, they had no course map or hole layout available, so it was sometimes difficult to know which way the doglegs turned, or what might be around the corner. A few times we made the wrong turn on the cart path from one green to the next tee box

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

golf

second time playing this course, and it is in great shape. Greens are in great shape rolling true. some tight spots, and shots in the blind, from the fairway. most tee boxes in good condition. Clubhouse dinning has beautiful views of the course and I believe it is the Bay. Service was very good. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

review

Beautiful course, right on Tampa Bay....nice wide fairways and smooth fast greens.....but don't hit stray shots as there is some water and sand hazards......overall, a very well maintained course with excellent staff......worth the drive from the Port Richey area.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

FUN BUT A BIT PRICEY

Cove Cay is a relatively short to medium length tight little course. It has a lot of things going for it. That includes a number of unique holes and a few holes that are right along OldTampa Bay. The course itself is in probably better shape than I’ve ever seen it and that includes the greens. My only problem as the cost to play is a little pricey.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden gem.

I think it's one of the best courses around to play and the rain has definitely help keep the course plush & green. No dried out hard-pan.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course was in great shape considering a hurricane came through. 48hours prior. The guy checking in the clubhouse may have been the most unfriendly person, but the starter was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Golf

First time playing this course found it in great condition Greens very true rough was a little rough fairways are in good shape t boxes were surprisingly good. Quite the challenge on the front nine back nine has gorgeous views. Worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight course with alot of water, not a long track but placement is key. Greens were ok, fairways were ok tee boxes were ok. Dining after was excellent great views of the 18th green and tampa bay and food was excellent

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course had good fairways and excellent greens. Layout was fairly straight forward except lots of elevated greens, difficult to layup. Better to play early there as unlike many other courses in the region, not many trees to shade you. Bring plenty of sunscreen.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A SURPRISE

Last time I played the course was late winter & conditions less that perfect. Last week I found that most of the fairways had filled in and most of the time the ball sits up nicely on the grass. I wouldn't call the greens terrible. I would call them just passable, certainly not pristine.

That being said, if you have not played the course you must, it's very unique!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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