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3.8
1650 Reviews (1650)
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
683
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
76.3%
Recommend this course
1263 out of 1650 reviews
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3.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
61.8%
Recommend this course
34 out of 55 reviews
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3.8
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.7%
Recommend this course
73 out of 99 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 6101 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.6

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 6,100 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
1650 Reviews (1650)

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 5
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough Shape

Conditions went downhill since last time I played. Greens were pretty poor, fairways pretty thin and bunkers are more dirt than sand. Tee boxes also mostly chewed up. The lack of rain really taking its toll. Can be a great, scenic short track.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course while on vacation

Visited this course while on vacation , great little course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 162
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course Beautiful Views

Course was in good shape. Young man in pro shop asked if 1st time playing course. Then he explained what to look for and be aware of on several holes. It really helped. Several fun challenging holes. Some specular views of bay..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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

Great course

Well maintained course. Went at the end of the day and played 9. Never had to rush. Definitely playing here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Below Average

Disappointing day. Overall upkeep just isn't there. Tee boxes were beat-up. Area around greens

were really bad. Cups were all broken down.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Average for the area

We have played here several times before and unfortunately the course conditions get worse each time. The greens were mostly green, but definitely some invasive grass/weeds. Bunkers were nice and deep, fairways ok for amount of play it gets. The rough and greenside areas were pretty dried, and in lots of areas 75% sand. Tees were generally pretty chewed up, but you just use tees, so not the biggest deal. The course is tight but fair. Pace of play was around the avg here this time of year, about 2:30 for the front 9. We got rained out, can't comment on back 9. For the price this time of year it was fair.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Maybe it’s winner, but it was brutal

Maybe it’s winner, but I just played 10 rounds from Daytona to Orlando

Course was hard rough was like concrete couldn’t get a club underneath the ball all day. Which made working around the greens nearly impossible

It was a nice view of Tampa Bay. Other than that I paid 80 bucks

About 50 too much

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Cove Cay

Cove Cay is a very challenging course where you get to use all the clubs in your bag. We love this golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great fun course

This course is tight and not to long. 3 woods and hybrids off several tees, The staff were 100% excellent. the greens were fast, even after a light rain. I got to enjoy many bunkers, hope you do too. As a threesome, we had a single paired with us. Great guy, Mike, he played better than me so I. supposed to hate him. I can't. Front went thru with 35mph gusts. Had to keep it low. Still fun. Cart computer system was a little messed up but that's life.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is good

The greens and fairway was in good shape the traps ne e is a little work but plan on a 5 hour round

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

Great setting but slow play

Beautiful backdrop with the Bay all around you. Pace was very slow at times due to the contrast of difficulty and player abilities. Overall, the view made it worth it if you do not mind a slow round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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