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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
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
20 out of 30 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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Reviews

3.9
1610 Reviews (1610)

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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Hot weather
Used cart

slow play

Slow play by 4some a few groups in front of us backing everyone up.

No drinking water on course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun Day at Cove Cay

Hadn’t played there in about 3 years, was very pleased with the overall condition of the course. Very friendly staff especially the owners. Each time we have played there in the past, owner Pat always find time to great us and welcome us. Today was no exception. Looking forward to our next outing at Cove Cay. By the way, food was outstanding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Underwhelming and slow

Overall, the course was in a mediocre state at best. Greens had been recently aerated, and it was bone dry to boot making it impossible to get a good read on the green. 10 foot putts were an impossibility. Fairways were splotchy in many areas. Couple this with an abhorrent pace of play and it makes for a rather frustrating experience. I can see where this would be a fun course when things are in good shape and folks keep things moving. Pace of play is a much bigger concern for me, and based on other reviews it seems to be a regular issue.

I’m not sure I’ll return because of the pace of play issue.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

First time on a course

So I am visiting Florida and this was the first course I have actually played. Greens were recently worked on so they were not good. Ball was not rolling very well. The fairways were ok and the course layout was pretty nice but for the money it is not worth it. Guy at front desk was alright but really didn’t want to talk too much. No map, no direction of how to attack course. I’m new, stated I was new, and he basically said start at 1 and go straight! Lmaooo Get a map people, I’ve been on $10 courses who have a map. It would be a cool

Course for $20 maybe even $25 because of the views but more than that, I wouldn’t play again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Totally disappointing to me.

Not very friendly. Course was in terrible shape. Was not a good experience at all. Thanks

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worst greens ever

Greens had been recently aerated which left them with a button cushion look. Ball does not roll straight due to holes which made whole game frustrating..

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough conditions today

Outside of aerated greens and poor conditions throughout the course it was a fun round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

If you like a shorter course this is a very good option.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

No

Terrible fairways and greens... 50 bucks?!?! For that. Never again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good day playing golf.

Fun day playing golf with my friends. Bob (at the pro shop) was very nice and helpful. We played as 3 in just a bit over 3 hours. The layout of the course was fun. The greens were in So-So condition. It always nice just to get out and play golf!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Meh

Course was not exactly in tip-top condition, but I knew that going into the round...so it was about what I expected. I was playing with two beginners, and the starter was super-friendly and understanding. Good for newbies.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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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