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3.9
1598 Reviews (1598)
5 Stars
364
4 Stars
664
3 Stars
332
2 Stars
130
1 Stars
108
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
80.9%
Recommend this course
1231 out of 1598 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.8%
Recommend this course
33 out of 38 reviews
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3.9
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.1%
Recommend this course
89 out of 114 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
1598 Reviews (1598)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A SURPRISE

Last time I played the course was late winter & conditions less that perfect. Last week I found that most of the fairways had filled in and most of the time the ball sits up nicely on the grass. I wouldn't call the greens terrible. I would call them just passable, certainly not pristine.

That being said, if you have not played the course you must, it's very unique!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 169
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

review

Cove Cay is a beautiful course, right on Tampa Bay, but playing at 7:30 in the morning has it's disadvantages....everything is wet....and of course the humidity was terrible......the course itself is kept really nice, but you have to hit straight shots and there is plenty of water and sand hazards......looking forward to returning again someday soon.....

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Round

2-some, Sat AM, 3.5 hr round. Tees, fairways, greens, bunkers in good shape, great views on back 9. Enjoyed it & will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need a little work

Great layout. Challenged every club in the bag. Tee boxes and fairways were in great condition, but a few of the greens had bare spots and most needed a shave. Too shaggy and very slow. I don’t play a lot of golf in FL in July, so maybe that’s normal because of the heat. But I left more than a few putts 3 feet short.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

WAS SURPRISED

Last time I played the course, late winter, I found conditions to be somewhat wanting. So playing last week was a nice surprise. For the most part the fairways are in great conditions with the greens falling just a little short. Most of the past rounds at Cove Cay showed me great greens. It may have been due to the heavy rains the night before. I like the course and am playing it again next Tuesday.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor Amenities

Couldn’t get any drinks until the round was over. Used water coolers on the course but wish we would have brought our own drinks and water bottles.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was fun; staff was friendly and pace of play was great, I played at my own pace without being hurried and never caught the group in front.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 169
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

review

What a beautiful course, right off of Tampa Bay.......first time there and will make it a point to play there again......greens perfect....fairways perfect....rough not too high....not too many water hazards but a lot of sand traps.......the course is well taken care of.......and only about 25 miles from Port Richey.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

I couldnt make it. Car broke down, had to cancel, can i get my golf now charge credited?

Thanks

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

Great course, great views and a good round of golf while on vacation.

Easy to find, easy to play very friendly staff and helpful too.

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