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Rocky Point Course

Rocky Point Golf Course

Tampa, FL, USA
#4337World

Public: #2832

#4078USA

Public: #2603

#336FL

Public: #211

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About this course

Rocky Point Golf Course sits on a peninsula jutting into Tampa Bay, occupying land that offers golfers views of open water and the surrounding cityscape. The course was originally designed by Willie Black and later renovated by Ron Garl, a Florida-based architect known for his work on numerous courses throughout the state. Garl's involvement brought updates to the layout while maintaining the property's defining characteristic: its waterfront setting along the bay. The routing takes advantage of the peninsula's topography, with several holes playing near or along the shoreline. The relatively flat Tampa terrain is typical of the region, but the presence of water—both the bay itself and internal water features—shapes strategy throughout the round. Wind off Tampa Bay frequently influences club selection and shot-making, particularly on the more exposed holes closer to the water's edge. Rocky Point operates as a public facility, serving both local Tampa-area golfers and visitors to the region. Its location near Tampa International Airport and the city's hotel corridor makes it accessible for travelers seeking a round with bay views. The course represents a straightforward golf experience in an urban setting, where the natural feature of the waterfront provides the primary distinction from other Tampa-area layouts. The property's peninsula location remains its most notable characteristic, offering a different visual and strategic environment than inland Florida courses.

Quick facts

Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1911
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,315 yards
Difficulty
70.5/119
Course Vaults score
4.7

Getting there

Rocky Point Golf Course sits just north of Tampa's urban core, accessible most directly via Tampa International Airport (TPA), roughly 20 minutes south by car through the gradual transition from interstate commerce to the quieter residential neighborhoods that frame the course. Private aviators will find Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF) on Davis Islands a far more intimate option, positioned mere minutes from the property and offering the discretion preferred by those seeking an uncluttered arrival. The drive itself traces a gentle northward arc through the Tampa Bay region, shedding the bustle of the airport corridor as you approach the course's understated entrance - a fitting prelude to a layout that rewards precision and local knowledge in equal measure.

FAQ

Common questions about Rocky Point

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Rocky Point has a Course Vaults score of 4.7 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.

Rocky Point was designed by Willie Black and Ron Garl.

Yes. Rocky Point is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Rocky Point is 71.

Rocky Point plays 6,315 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Rocky Point is 119.

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