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3.9
1407 Reviews (1407)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
584
3 Stars
302
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
104
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
82.5%
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1069 out of 1407 reviews
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3.9
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 103 reviews
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4.0
171 Reviews (171)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.9%
Recommend this course
140 out of 171 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

Reviews

3.9
1407 Reviews (1407)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Conditions Excellent
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Windy weather
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Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Pace Average
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good value

Don’t expect to hit your driver a bunch. Pace of play was good once we played through the goobers ahead of us. Greens were ok but starting to wear at the end of busy season. Tee boxes need a little work. Overall fun little course just need to stay away from all the bunkers and water!

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

Cove Cay always great time

Overall everything is good to great. Some spotty spots in fairways but hardly any. Greens are always great condition. Accuracy is important. Anytime there's a Hot Deal I try to snag it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

First time

Cool layout, to many short par 3s that are just kinda stuck between holes, fairways are in poor shape but it is winter.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course, Great views

This was a solid overall course. Challenging but not impossible. I was glad to be paired with a regular who was able to guide me around the course for my first time. Awesome views from several holes of Tampa Bay. Definitely recommend and would return again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Cashless

Won’t go back because you can not spend cash at the restaurant or golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout

Greens fast...good shape..some fairways thin

But movable.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens were in good shape. Pace of play was slow, but mainly due to influx of visitors to area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting course layout

Challenging 18 holes with lot of water! Will definitely return. By the way, if you need some second experience balls, go and play in the low tide period! There are plenty of balls in the bay!

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