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3.8
1666 Reviews (1666)
5 Stars
378
4 Stars
691
3 Stars
344
2 Stars
140
1 Stars
113
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
75.2%
Recommend this course
1277 out of 1666 reviews
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3.5
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
67.8%
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40 out of 59 reviews
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3.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
69.7%
Recommend this course
62 out of 89 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
1666 Reviews (1666)

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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course with all types of shots

Great course where it will test all aspects of your game. Layout is nice, staff is very friendly and course is in good condition. Greens are soft, quick and roll true. Will play again and will become a member soon. This is a semi private course but open to the public.

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

Good course for the $$

Course was in good shape, and a good value for the $$ in the area. Little short for bigger hitters even from the tips. But good for average golfers, kids, or short hitters. Had a tee time for 2 just before day break to be 1st off the tee, but when showed up was told to go get in line as it was already busy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Poor Management

The starter let me go out as a single. Owner, Bill Shriver came to the guys I had caught up with and told them he needed my cart, without talking to me, he starts removing my personal items and putting them in another cart. I would have rather walked the back 9 with a pull cart.. The guy he put me with, did not want me in his cart and made for an uncomfortable back 9. I

had played two days earlier with another single in separate carts, and there were no issues from anyone.

I spoke with Co-owner Pam Shriver afterwards, expressing my concerns. No issues, she she’s my point of view and apologizes. Everything is good until Bill Shriver walks up and tells me I am wrong and that Pam was wrong to apologize. I go out to my vehicle and Bill starts yelling and cussing at me to get off his F$&#% property. I said nothing more to him. This golf course community and I was seriously considering purchasing a condo there, I like the course.

After talking to my friends which live in this golf community condo association. They said he acts like this regularly, throwing temper tantrums and threatening anyone who has an opposing view to him. Co-owner Pam Shriver was fantastic, she listened, understood and apologized, exactly what one would expect from someone with good customer service. But Bill Shriver is unstable and irrational, take your chances playing this course and experiencing his unprofessional behavior outbursts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brutal conditions

Not worth the money. Views are ok on the back with decent layout at best. I’d start somewhere else

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cove Cay: Nice challenge

Nice setup with doglegs and contours.

Somewhat smaller greens, so distance control quite important.

Greens at a decent speed. Good elevation changes increasing difficulty for shorter holes.

Overall a fun but reasonably challenging experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2022

Thanks for the great description of our course and compliments!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would recommend this course to anyone greens and fairways were being reseeded , a little rough but excellent condition for this time of year

Booked tee time for the next week before we left

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2022

That's terrific Dave! Glad you'll play twice before taking off!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenic difficult

Beautiful Florida back drop. Some very picturesque holes, especially on the back 9. Has a driving rang small but they have one. Inside a gated community. Out of town’ers will struggle to get a T-time before 10am. Hole placement on the day that I went was difficult which made for a challenging round. Narrow fairways lead to small greens. If your good with short irons you’ll love there pair threes. The greens were like putting on a ballroom floor, which isn’t bad but good to know. Fairways need water. Cart girl was great! I had a blast, thanks for having me.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/05/2022

Wow! Great detail about your experience and I laughed out loud over the "ballroom floor" reference when mentioning our greens. We like them fast!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/05/2022

Well thanks!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoy it

Nice golf course. Well kept. Nice greens. Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st visit to Cove Cay

I was not impressed with conditions of the greens, total dead spots in a hand full of the them. Bunkers were playable, which is always a good thing. A very good front 9, but short short back 9.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 162
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Breezy by the Bay

I used to play here a lot, but this was the 1st time in many years. The course was in good shape, but the greens were slow; however, it worked well as the wind was howling and probably would have moved the ball.

It's a good track, and I'll play her again.

Keep it in the short grass!

Tim

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

Tees were O.K. Fairways were a little dry so you get alot of run but mostly like all the courses this time of year. The bunkers were aweful like playing on matted down dirt (No Sand). Greens were very slow and bumpy. All you can see all over the greens were Cup circles where the greenskeeper changed the cups and they weren't done right so they didn't take. Cove Cay you might want to invest in a new greenskeeper because he doesn't know what he's doing and he's ruined your greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 78
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

It’s a tight nice course

If you hit it straight you will love this place if not you may struggle

Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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