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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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

The minute we got there, there was none to help us with our clubs. I ask the young attendant if they had an extra bag since my son and I only had one to save space while travelling. They had none to lend.

But that’s not ax big deal, what bother me the most is my son had to pay the adult fee!!!

Then we proceeded to go practice at the range and you have to pay for the golf balls by buckets.

I guess we got spoiled playing in HHI at Golden Bear where my son paid the child fee, the golf balls were free to go practice and the attendant help and washed our clubs all of this service at a cheaper price too, including his tip

We only play 9 holes and from the get go we had to wait. To the point we teamed up with another golfer to save time. Even then we were waiting a while (10-15) we never saw any marshals.

Unfortunately this is not a golf course I will be coming back to.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Wow! Thanks Jean!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Thanks for playing Cove Cay!

Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Do your friends call you Baldy? We really appreciate your review and hope to see you again.

Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Thank you Charlie!

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Awesome, thanks!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Value, Excellent Location

This course is a great value and the pace of play was great. the views of the Tampa Bay are excellent. The course is quite challenging.

It needs to be in a little better shape but over all was please with my experience.

The restaurant is pretty good too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/29/2022

We appreciate you Joe and we are working on course improvements now. Come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very nice!

I came in from out of town and wanted to play a round with my son. We found this course on Golfnow and decided to take a chance. It's a short course (6,027 from the tips, par 70). We knew the tee boxes on holes 1-9 were being reconstructed, so no big deal. It rained heavily the night before and there was a lot of standing water on the course, but that's mother nature. I liked the layout. The greens and fairways were in great shape. It was a good value for the money paid to play. I will definitely consider this course if I return to this area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/29/2022

Thank you so much! We hope you enjoyed your trip.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

More challenging of a course than I thought.

I've been to this course at least a dozen times. Fairly priced. Greens are usually in good conditions as well as the fairways. Their new carts are in excellent condition. I'd definitely recommend this course if you can handle the heat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Conditions usually better, but they were redoing the tee boxes on the front 9. Rest of the course was in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprise!

Finally could play this course

Better than expected and should have better reviews.

Fairways in good shape. Tees from Front 9 should be ready a few weeks. New carts. Nice Pro Shop

Friendly staff !!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I thoroughly enjoyed playing this course. It has some great challenges and a lovely layout. To say it’s beautiful and scenic with its waterfront views is an understatement.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Can’t believe it was good for so little!

Great course in great shape for a great price. I can’t wait to play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course was nice. Whoever stole my wedge please have the heart to return it. Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens good layout had temp tees on front side. Nice to have all shade that it does.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses

Overall a great place to play. Good views challenging course. Good greens. Not much more I can ask for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This course is beautiful and in great shape. Staff was friendly and I loved the challenges that this course presented.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful golf course!

Have wanted to play this course for years and finally got the opportunity. It’s a beautiful course and it’s well-maintained. I loved the water and trap hazards which challenged me.

Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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