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3.9
1610 Reviews (1610)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
666
3 Stars
333
2 Stars
133
1 Stars
110
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
79.7%
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1238 out of 1610 reviews
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3.7
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
65.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 29 reviews
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3.9
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
75 out of 100 reviews
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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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3.9
1610 Reviews (1610)

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My favorite course so far

Trying to experience the many golf courses in the Clearwater area and Golfnow give me this opportunity. Cove Cay is my favorite so far!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

honest opinion

so i am a scratch golfer… i played tees 1 which are the tips or blue tee… ok yes it’s a short course but it really took away my long ball on most holes… my average approach shot was 138 in. there are a few holes that the greens are bet up on… but they run true and the speed was just right.. the rough in some spots was deep but for the most part it was ok. i had 4 birdies but i also had two doubles in there. so there is room for improvement. this course made you think and shape your shots. so yes i liked it. let’s talk about price… you can’t beat 35$ with a cart. the back 9 views are awesome… will i be back heck yeah. i gotta break par lol

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Slow

Pace of play was painfully slow. Starter should be pairing twosome's early in the morning. No ranger on the course to keep people moving. Threesome in front of us has 2 open holes, tee box to green open. 3 1/2 hrs on front nine is unexceptionable. Didn't play back 9. Can't do 7 hr round of golf. Tee off at 7:27am

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy week

Course was in great shape. There were a couple of greens that needed attention but could see they were addressing them. It was super wet from all of the rain we had this week. I'm not a fan of paths only but I understand. All in all a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible

Drove 40 minutes this morning after refreshing my email all morning thinking the course may be closed. I got no email saying so and saw their tee sheet was still open. After seeing this I thought the course was open. After driving 40 minutes we get told by a person working the cart barn they are closed. He said the Owner just called him and told him to close up. How at 6:57 the owner can make the call to close shop when they have a tee time at 7 is terrible customer service. Their tee sheet is still open for the day which makes no sense. An email before people travel would be smart in the future.

Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Continued improvement

The course continues to imporove. Fairways are in terrific shape, tee boxes are in great condition and a lot attention has been paid to the greens. New owners are going a great job.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fairways and and fun layout

I’ve played here a couple of times and have always had fun. Fairways are in good condition and the tees are solid. Couple of rough spots on two or three greens but they’re good for the most part!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Cove Cay July

All aspects of on course play( tees, fairways, bunkers) were excellent. Only comment was that some of the greens had a few spots that needed attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time!

Larry in the pro shop was extremely helpful upon arrival. Provided important information about pin placements and overall course conditions. Tee boxes, fairways, rough and greens were in perfect condition. Definitely will come back to play and recommend Cove Cay!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round!

Course was great shape! Pace was on the slower side but overall very enjoyable round, loved the layout!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the view!

This course is always worth the views, great find on the bay. Hopefully the rain will help the greens...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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