Cove Cay Golf Club

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 6,000 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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 70 | 6079 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
White | 70 | 5659 yards | 67.8 | 123 |
Red (W) | 71 | 5283 yards | 71.4 | 130 |
Beige (W) | 71 | 4216 yards | 66.7 | 111 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Tee 1 M: 69.8/134 W: 75.6/143 | 349 | 408 | 524 | 389 | 198 | 379 | 123 | 369 | 535 | 3274 | 441 | 334 | 134 | 522 | 143 | 364 | 160 | 524 | 205 | 2827 | 6101 |
Tee 2 M: 67.8/128 W: 73.2/138 | 335 | 383 | 510 | 375 | 176 | 365 | 110 | 355 | 515 | 3124 | 407 | 310 | 120 | 490 | 115 | 340 | 110 | 500 | 143 | 2535 | 5659 |
Tee 3 M: 66.1/120 W: 71.3/133 | 323 | 375 | 486 | 360 | 110 | 360 | 100 | 335 | 455 | 2904 | 396 | 300 | 117 | 480 | 102 | 330 | 98 | 465 | 91 | 2379 | 5283 |
Tee 4 M: 63.0/113 W: 66.6/124 | 240 | 275 | 440 | 330 | 60 | 247 | 91 | 243 | 400 | 2326 | 325 | 201 | 79 | 350 | 95 | 240 | 84 | 400 | 86 | 1860 | 4186 |
Handicap | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 14 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 |
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Photo submitted by Edward6570527 on 09/13/2025
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Photo submitted by bretthebert on 04/16/2025
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Photo submitted by mrtakeatrip on 04/13/2025
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Photo submitted by cjr418mx on 07/22/2024
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Photo submitted by joethefenderdude on 06/10/2023
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Photo submitted by joethefenderdude on 06/10/2023
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Photo submitted by u429117806 on 02/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160432984 on 12/21/2022
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Photo submitted by templevl on 11/06/2022
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Photo submitted by TDraper on 10/24/2022
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Photo submitted by ulfbergh68 on 10/20/2022
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#9 green Photo submitted by u327702408 on 08/17/2022
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Photo submitted by Jeannene on 07/01/2022
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5th Hole Photo submitted by TOrdReynolds on 03/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u6732351 on 01/15/2022
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 10/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 10/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Jhagler on 10/09/2021
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Nice when your whole group sticks the green on par 3s Photo submitted by Greens4Greens on 10/03/2021
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Photo submitted by bmsturgeon on 09/20/2021
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Photo submitted by u1808652 on 07/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Randysokolovsky17 on 12/03/2020
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Photo submitted by Randysokolovsky17 on 12/03/2020
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Great scenery Photo submitted by u000004114690 on 07/10/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 06/20/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 06/20/2020
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Photo submitted by Icanhackit on 05/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007129389 on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 11/26/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 11/26/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 11/26/2019
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Photo submitted by Kdk131 on 05/06/2019
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Photo submitted by u786997372 on 01/21/2017
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Some great views Photo submitted by sprk33 on 10/27/2016
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Photo submitted by edobbie on 07/13/2015
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Photo submitted by nrepp on 02/27/2015
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Photo submitted by MarkD53 on 10/27/2014
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Great views from Cove Cay Photo submitted by mattputman on 03/24/2014
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Jacaranda in bloom on the course. Photo submitted by aharman526 on 04/30/2013
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Cove Cay on Tampa Bay Photo submitted by webbknight on 09/21/2012
Very Slow Play
Had about noon tee time today with threesome. Tee off’d 10 mins late. We waited on just about every shot. Just ridiculous how slow play was. This course needs a course ranger badly. Greens were fast and very heavy used with several small gouges and cups hadn’t been changed- very hairy. Fairways good. Tee boxes only average and torn up with divots . Took 3 hours to complete front nine and so sign of getting any better. We decided to quit and the clubhouse staff apologized and gave us 9 hole rain check to use in the future. We thanked him and told him mgt needs to hire a ranger to keep play in good pace. This course is noted for slow play. Other then that, we may return, but early am from now on.
Great Course
This is the best course I have played in the last two months in Florida. Not long but need to use course management. Scenic course set up well good selection of hole set ups. A very pleasant course to play.
For first time players, they had no course map or hole layout available, so it was sometimes difficult to know which way the doglegs turned, or what might be around the corner. A few times we made the wrong turn on the cart path from one green to the next tee box
golf
second time playing this course, and it is in great shape. Greens are in great shape rolling true. some tight spots, and shots in the blind, from the fairway. most tee boxes in good condition. Clubhouse dinning has beautiful views of the course and I believe it is the Bay. Service was very good. Will play again.
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Beautiful course, right on Tampa Bay....nice wide fairways and smooth fast greens.....but don't hit stray shots as there is some water and sand hazards......overall, a very well maintained course with excellent staff......worth the drive from the Port Richey area.....
FUN BUT A BIT PRICEY
Cove Cay is a relatively short to medium length tight little course. It has a lot of things going for it. That includes a number of unique holes and a few holes that are right along OldTampa Bay. The course itself is in probably better shape than I’ve ever seen it and that includes the greens. My only problem as the cost to play is a little pricey.
Hidden gem.
I think it's one of the best courses around to play and the rain has definitely help keep the course plush & green. No dried out hard-pan.
Course was in great shape considering a hurricane came through. 48hours prior. The guy checking in the clubhouse may have been the most unfriendly person, but the starter was very friendly.
Golf
First time playing this course found it in great condition Greens very true rough was a little rough fairways are in good shape t boxes were surprisingly good. Quite the challenge on the front nine back nine has gorgeous views. Worth the trip.
Tight course with alot of water, not a long track but placement is key. Greens were ok, fairways were ok tee boxes were ok. Dining after was excellent great views of the 18th green and tampa bay and food was excellent
Nice course
Course had good fairways and excellent greens. Layout was fairly straight forward except lots of elevated greens, difficult to layup. Better to play early there as unlike many other courses in the region, not many trees to shade you. Bring plenty of sunscreen.