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3.8
1641 Reviews (1641)
5 Stars
372
4 Stars
678
3 Stars
340
2 Stars
139
1 Stars
112
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
75.9%
Recommend this course
1255 out of 1641 reviews
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3.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
55.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 49 reviews
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3.7
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.6%
Recommend this course
70 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
1641 Reviews (1641)

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 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worth $10…

$100 rounds here. I swear to Jesus I have never played a worse golf course. I wouldn’t pay $10 to play here. Absolute robbery and the marshal and staff here are so clueless and dumb, what a sad sad place I am going to dispute my charges from Amex cause this was fraud.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great Course, Not for the Price

This course is difficult and fun. My main complaints would be the small greens and the pricing. We got a hot deal on golf now for 55 total per person. But I wouldn’t pay more than that. $99 is way to much normally when mangrove bay is $50 with nicer greens and larger greens as well. The fairway here were very nice I will say, some of the best in area I have played on. My last announce is the price of drinks I paid $16 for 2 waters and 2 gatorades…

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Beware if you book a Hot Deal

We booked a Hot deal because the time worked for us but when we got there both the pro shop and the starter made like we did something wrong or stole something . They paired us up which was fine but as we made the turn there are 3 groups on the tee and they sent them off the back so know if you do t pay the full rate you’re treated like crap and it’s in NO way worth $65 Avg condition course at best !!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/07/2024

Thank you for playing and thanks for the review!

Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course. A couple additions would help. A few ball washers and some more yard makers would really help. Blue, white and red stakes along the car paths would really make a difference. Thank you for a great day!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/07/2024

Thank you for the wonderful tips and for the nice review!

Played On
Reviews 63
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/07/2024

Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/07/2024

We really appreciate you taking the time to give us a review. Thanks for playing Cove Cay!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course Was a bit Dry

Tee boxes and Greens were a bit dry but overall the course was in average shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/07/2024

Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Pace of play nightmare

The rangers driving around were more interested in interrogating groups to determine if they brought outside beer to the course instead of picking up the pace from what was ultimately became more than a 5 hour round. We watched multiple groups waiting for "drivable" greens to clear, while playing from the back tees, only to hit shots that didn't pass the front tees.

Compounding the inquisition by the ranger, was the beverage cart driving past my playing partner who was trying to get her to stop on hole two; only to never see her again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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