Rocky Point Golf Course in Tampa, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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3.5
624 Reviews 624 Reviews
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
164
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
69.0%
Recommend this course
454 out of 624 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
64 Reviews 64 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.4%
Recommend this course
47 out of 64 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.5
97 Reviews 97 Reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.1%
Recommend this course
69 out of 97 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6328 yards
Slope 119
Rating 70.5

Rocky Point Golf Course has one of the most interesting histories of any golf course in Florida. Originally opened in 1911 under the name f the Tampa Automobile Club, it was one of the first courses in the state. It closed in 1942 due to World War II. After being turned over to the city of Tampa for a mere $1, it reopened in 1954 as Rocky Point Golf Course. It is the closest golf course to Tampa International Airport, only a 15-minute drive away. The layout provides a fair challenge water hazards coming into play on 11 holes and sand bunkers strategically placed throughout. Rocky Point Golf Course's lakes are home to an abundance of wildlife and also serves as a bird sanctuary.

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Course Details

Year Built 1911
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willie Black Ron Garl (1983)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
624 Reviews (624)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Walkers 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13
Near the Airport 13

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Good for Beginners

Wider course, greens good, but the rest of the grass is struggling (during a drought). Great place to learn for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Pretty boring course

This was a pretty boring course almost every hole was pretty straightforward with a few dog legs little bit of water. I don’t know why it’s called “Rocky Point” as it is a very flat course. Visually nothing all that pleasant to look at like I said pretty flat course. It was very dry, greens were in pretty bad shape and it was very expensive for the shape that it was in. I will not be going back there to play again

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but not for price

The fairways were hard and full of weeds and dirt. The greens were fast and pretty true if they weren’t being repaired in areas. Overall ok but not for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All in all, can't complain

Greens were in vary good shape. My only complaint is the tee boxes. Very little grass and bumpy, not flat. If they get the tee boxes up to snuff this pkace is golden.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

I think this course is a really good value. It was easy to get on at last minute, the fairways were green and for the most part full of grass. The greens were actually really fast for being a public course. The tee boxes were in bad shape but I guess you can't have everything for this price and if something is not good, I'd rather it be the tee box than the greens or fairways.

When I come back to Tampa, I will definitely play again.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 212
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty Good

nice shape smooth greens good layout ive played it for years but haven't been back in about 2 or so. The greens are very fast all in all a good day and perfect weather in Florida

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's Normal Florida Golf

It's a typical Florida course (Fairways have lots of sandy and bare patches. Greens are slower than most northern US courses). The challenge is over coming the course conditions to shoot a low score.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
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 177
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter had a group if 5 together

Starter messed up Marshall complained why are there 5 of us together

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Not a good day.

Very unfair. Course was awful while greens were good.

But it was after a night of heavy rain so spots everywhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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