GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.9
1413 Reviews (1413)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
588
3 Stars
304
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
104
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
82.3%
Recommend this course
1073 out of 1413 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.6%
Recommend this course
83 out of 103 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
172 Reviews (172)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.4%
Recommend this course
140 out of 172 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Cove Cay Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
1413 Reviews (1413)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout with great views

Enjoyed the course and the layout.
Played wit a couple of guys who were fun and made our quite slow progress bearable.
A fun course to play- recommend at this price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice views - worth a visit!

A nice layout although the first few holes were very close together and next to practices ground, so a bit precarious. Overall interesting with some lovely views of Tampa Bay. We were paired with two lovely entertaining guys who made our day fun and guided us round the course.
Would pay here again though the first nine greens were quite poor and overall condition was patchy.
There are a number of interesting holes and the second nine is much more engaging and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views, great layout, great greens

Greens were pure and quick, despite three days of rain. Beautiful view and fun layout that makes you break from the driver wedge routine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Played several Clearwater courses this week and The cove was by far the nicest. Greens are fast but in great shape very pretty with lots of wildlife.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice People, Nice Views

I’ve played here about half a dozen times now. Best views on a golf course I’ve seen in the area. It’s relatively affordable, the people that work there aren’t mean, and while it’s typically somewhat busy, the people are generally nice. Good little community here too. First time I played at Cove Cay, a guy that lived in one of the condos helped guide me through the course. I look forward to future visits.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cove Cay Classic

Some of the parts of the course was under repair but greens were quick and course was in good condition. Went out on the first tee time and played in 2hrs. Good time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No course map and layout on score card and no course identification and layout at each hole. We had no idea where to aim the shot or how far to hit the shot.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Largo, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Largo, Florida
Public
3.2967
182
Clearwater, Florida
Public
3.9417882353
754
Clearwater, Florida
Private
1.6666666667
3
Clearwater, Florida
Semi-Private
3.6456411765
1516
Largo, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Belleair, Florida
Private
5.0
2
Largo, Florida
Semi-Private
3.0556
18
Largo, Florida
Semi-Private
3.5880176471
1543
Largo, Florida
Private
3.4571428571
6
Golf Packages

Innisbrook Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $237 (USD)
REUNION, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Innisbrook Golf Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Innisbrook – Copperhead Course, Innisbrook – Island Course, and Innisbrook – South Course.

Encore Resort At Reunion Stay & Play Package

FROM $187 (USD)
REUNION, FL | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Encore Resort at Reunion and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of ChampionsGate - International Course, ChampionsGate - National Course, Hawk's Landing Golf Course, Celebration Golf Course, and Southern Dunes Golf Course.

Best of Disney Golf Package

FROM $107 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at Tuscana Resort Orlando and 3 rounds of golf at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course, Palm Golf Course and Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.

Orlando Ironman Golf Package

FROM $157 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation at The Fountains Resort Championsgate and 6 rounds of golf at Orange County Panther Lake, Orange County Crooked Cat, Omni International, Omni National, Celebration Golf Club and Falcons Fire Golf Club.

Orlando Member for a Day Golf Package

FROM $147 (USD)
ORLANDO, FL | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodation at Tuscana Resort Orlando and 3 rounds of golf at Bella Collina Country Club, Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club and The Country Club of Winterhaven.
Now Reading