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3.9
1610 Reviews (1610)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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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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
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.8%
Recommend this course
75 out of 99 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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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed, #arrogant staff

I could have been more generous on rating the course but the pro shop personnel unfortunately have cast such a dark shadow I find it hard to give more than I have. I have never seen someone so bitter and disrespectful to the customer, especially an elder gentleman who should know better, having this man as the face of your business will have a corrosive effect on your business.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/14/2020

We are so sorry that you had a bad experience with an employee. We'll find out who was working that day and the situation will be dealt with.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in good condition

Great layout and good conditions. Busy but great pace of play. Friendly staff and good covid accommodations with distancing, food and beverages, etc.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/14/2020

Thanks so much for the review and for posting a photo!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

This is a fun golf course and is in really good shape for the money. The fairways, sand traps and greens are in great shape. Rough is rough and about as good as they get in Florida. Some of the locals were dicks but oh well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2020

Thanks for the review and sorry about the locals!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Meh

Nice course, horrible miserable staff, never going back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/14/2020

Can you explain what happened? We need to be able to talk to whoever was involved. Apologies for your negative experience.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Love this course. It's in very good condition and very challenging. Very narrow fairways which helps me work on my accuracy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/14/2020

Thanks so much! Come back soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent Course

Course is in good shape. Greens were rolling decent even with being punched recently. Wish it was longer but it's a good short track with great par 3's. Better bring snacks if you play the morning. Grill doesn't open till 11am and the pro shop has nada!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/01/2020

Sorry you played hungry Brandon. Since Covid, golfers had gotten used to bringing their own snacks. But now we have the cart back on course and do have snacks in the Golf Shop for earlier tee times, but they're not in plain view. So you wouldn't know to ask for something if you weren't told. Our bad!

Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
Previously Played

Corridor Links

I love the location. I love some of the design features (bulkhead bunkers) . I love some of the holes (#4 dogleg left par 5). I love the bay views. However, what I do not love is the fact that some of these holes are no wider than your everyday hallway. Makes the game tough if you’re just a little off. Beware, you must play target golf, not much room for “tee it high and let it fly” golf out here.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/01/2020

You made me laugh out loud! YES. We have narrow fairways, water on 13 holes and LOTS of trees. When you want a challenge, come play Cove Cay!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent Course for the Money

Played on a Monday, mid morning as a foursome. Course was in decent shape. Greens rolled relatively true. Fairways were muddy in areas and patchy in others. GPS units had been removed from carts, which made it difficult to navigate blind water hazards. Typical condo-lined Florida course, but perhaps a little tighter than average FL course. No pace of play issues at all. Staff was alright, but certainly nothing exceptional. Overall decent course for the cost, but we wouldn’t go out of our way to play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with friendly people. Back 9 had pretty views of the Bay!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2020

Thank you so much for posting your review!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice track

Really nice track with pretty good course conditions and great layout. Some tight holes with a lot of bunkers and some water. Similar to Westchase in a lot of ways as far as layout. One of my favorites so far. Bar has an awesome view of #18 and the bay in the background. Quick play and not your typical Florida course. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/16/2020

So glad to hear you enjoyed your round, Jay. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value, layout and views

This really has a home course type of feel. There are a few bare spots and the tees are 4/5 condition at best on most holes. It’s a really nice course with a nice layout. Always fun to play if the price is right. Not a championship course by any means but a really fun trek.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/25/2020

We appreciate your review. Thanks for taking the time!

Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cove Cay - So Nice, Played Twice

Cove Cay is a great challenge for every level of golfer, with well protected undulating greens and plenty of water hazards. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the pace of play was fantastic. We played two rounds in just over 3 hours each. I look forward to playing it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2020

Love your photos and really glad you had fun!

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Commented on 05/25/2020

You scored with the great pace of play both times! That's excellent! Glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Cove Cay!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/25/2020

Thank you so much!

Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent

Played this course before Great course and asthetics are also nice. Enjoyed the day and staff are the friendliest even during these stressful times ..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/25/2020

We truly appreciate the review. Thanks so much!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Weekend warrior

Standard condo lined course. Greens were in great shape. The fairways need work, a lot of bare lies. Pace of play was fantastic at 7am. Finished 18 in under 3 hours as a threesome. Highly recommend a early tee time. Overall, not a bad value for a last minute round on the weekend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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