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Cove Cay Golf Club

2612 Cove Cay Dr, Clearwater, Florida 33760, Pinellas County
(727) 535-1406
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6101 yds
Rating 75.6
Slope 143
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Bunker
Golf School Academy Yes - "Shriver Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis
Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) David Wallace (1972)
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3.8
3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1667 reviews
75.4%
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1667
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  • Conditions
    3.5
  • Value
    3.5
  • Layout
    4.1
  • Friendliness
    4.2
  • Pace
    3.7
  • Amenities
    3.7
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 51
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
19th Hole Specials 17
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 91
Bunkers 74
Narrow Fairways 49
Best For:
Locals 54
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
Seniors 40
Location is:
Convenient to the City 85
Near the Airport 28
Near Local Attractions 19

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TommyB21
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Course had some beautiful views of the water. Club rental was only $20 which was good because we are playing from out of town. Would recommend this course to anyone coming the the Bay Area.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Jhagler
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Must play!!

Absolutely loved the course layout. From tee to green one of the best keep courses in the Tampa, Clearwater and St.Pete area. Been playing for 45 years and carry a 3 handicap. I will play Cove Cay again.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007711307
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Roiund

Wry good shape. Paving the cart paths in progress but nice touch.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

We appreciate you! Glad to hear you had a great round.

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u011280407
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Thank you for the 5-stars!

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Israel304
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Best Course in FL so far!!!

The course was immaculate. Restaurant food was wonderful. Harliegh our server was amazing. The only slight complaint is the age of the carts and the lack of technology. But would recommend to all! I WILL BE BACK!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Coincidentally we are getting new carts. Thanks so much for playing Cove Cay!

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u000007815525
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Can you give us more feedback?

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jlovesmeaty
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Ugh Tuesday's!!!!!

Tuesday's is apparently ladies league day. NEVER EVER WILL I PLAY AGAIN WHEN IT'S LADIES LEAGUE DAY!!! I'm no pro but when you have cart after cart of ladies on their 7th shot only 200 yards from the tee be ready to play a 5+ hour golf game. Hate saying this against my own sex but we should have been warned! Then the pro shop told sone random to just join with whoever you want. So we got stuck with some guy who never knew where his ball was and was just as slow as the ladies.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Apologies about the pace of play. All league play, whether its men or women, requires picking up at double par. League times are online so just book tee times after leagues to ensure a speedy round.

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Greens4Greens
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Wonderful Golf Course

I've played here twice now, and both times have been fantastic experiences. The course has some beautiful scenery along the water. Greens were running fast, fairways were in good shape. I highly recommend to try this course if you haven't already!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Thank you so much! See you soon.

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Eric1408273
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

First time at this course. Coming back

Fun right layout. Beautiful views, great layout, super fun. Wonderful staff. This has to be Tampa’s best-kept secret.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

That's very nice of you to say. Hope to see you soon.

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Randysokolovsky17
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day at Cove Cay, Again!!!

Get it now while the weather is as good as can be.

Fairways decent, but rough is sparse and the ball goes all the way to the bottom. So don't go roughing it.

You'll enjoy it a lot if you've never been there.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

Great tips! Thanks!

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funfor1
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Always Enjoy this Course.

Course is always in good shape. The Husband and Wife team are constantly upgrading the course. Several of the back nine holes border Tampa Bay .Nice vistas. Several Dolphin sightings . Friendly staff. All around good experience. Have recommended the course often.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314160837630
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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lerictyson
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course & Value

Fairways and greens were in great shape. Pace of play was excellent hearing will be back soon.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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pdholden17
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160864517
Reviews 24
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
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u428910946
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Ehhhh.

Had many choices, all in same price range of around $40. First time playing in the area. Course was just ok. Back tees are only 6100 yards. It doesn't describe itself as an "executive course" but the Par 34 back certainly has that feel. A number of the greens had damage/issues around the edges

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

We aren't a very long course but Cove Cay is challenging with narrow fairways and water on 13 holes. It sounds like you are a heck of a golfer! Thanks for coming out.

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nathan3958114
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Terrible

If you don’t play this course everyday then you’re not going to know what any of the holes do. No pictures of holes on scorecard or signs beside tee boxes. Greens were in awful shape, fairways were tall almost like playing out of the rough. Will never be back to this course

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Commented on 10/09/2021

You came out the week of torrential rains. We hadn't been able to mow for 5 days and we were the only course open in the county. Next time come out when its dry!

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u000004206891
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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bmsturgeon
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

The course design is nice

Love the layout. Back 9 has many holes adjacent to Tampa Bay. Course was quite wet. Has rained more than usual the last couple weeks. Fairways nice green lush. Will play here again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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Movall
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

I wish they had a Marshall

Very slow people hitting 2-3 balls drinking on the course... not good

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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