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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club - South Course
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Although it is tucked away among rolling green hills and mature oaks, Lake Jovita Country Golf & Country Club is conveniently less than 30 minutes north of Tampa. The club offers two championship golf courses, the North and the South. The South Course, the original track at Lake Jovita, has a more traditional design than the other course. It features generous fairways and velvety-smooth greens. The layout weaves through lakes and ponds that into play on several holes. The course was built to fully utilize the hilly terrain, incorporating a variety of elevation changes throughout. The par-5 11th hole even features a 94-foot drop from tee to green, which is the largest natural elevation change in the entire state. It is one of Florida's "must-play" courses
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7153 yards | 74.2 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6690 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6206 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 5750 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 5603 yards | 72.3 | 130 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5145 yards | 70.3 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 75.1/141 | 465 | 549 | 368 | 193 | 403 | 456 | 202 | 420 | 534 | 3590 | 422 | 559 | 221 | 562 | 146 | 420 | 451 | 362 | 420 | 3563 | 7153 |
| Blue M: 71.8/138 | 421 | 531 | 333 | 181 | 393 | 425 | 172 | 390 | 501 | 3347 | 395 | 537 | 201 | 539 | 134 | 394 | 402 | 341 | 400 | 3343 | 6690 |
| White M: 69.9/133 W: 76.2/138 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 379 | 384 | 151 | 372 | 471 | 3127 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 363 | 364 | 320 | 384 | 3111 | 6238 |
| White/Green M: 68.6/129 W: 74.9/135 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 3013 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 320 | 344 | 2955 | 5968 |
| Green M: 67.7/121 W: 73.6/132 | 381 | 470 | 310 | 150 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 2954 | 319 | 492 | 143 | 456 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 344 | 2770 | 5724 |
| Green/Red M: 66.4/116 W: 71.7/129 | 381 | 470 | 216 | 150 | 333 | 277 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 2778 | 319 | 426 | 143 | 456 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 293 | 2653 | 5431 |
| Red M: 64.5/114 W: 69.9/122 | 326 | 433 | 216 | 115 | 310 | 277 | 126 | 339 | 448 | 2590 | 319 | 426 | 97 | 422 | 100 | 309 | 302 | 287 | 293 | 2555 | 5145 |
| Red/Yellow M: 62.3/111 W: 67.4/116 | 275 | 323 | 216 | 115 | 310 | 277 | 126 | 220 | 448 | 2310 | 319 | 426 | 97 | 330 | 100 | 234 | 256 | 287 | 293 | 2342 | 4652 |
| Yellow M: 59.9/105 W: 63.8/110 | 275 | 323 | 216 | 115 | 240 | 220 | 90 | 220 | 320 | 2019 | 208 | 330 | 90 | 330 | 90 | 234 | 256 | 215 | 247 | 2000 | 4019 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by Ronthreadgill on 11/04/2020
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Photo submitted by iPutt3 on 05/07/2019
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Hole 10 green on the South course Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
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Lines on the greens after being punched. Difficult to putt with these grabbing the ball as it rolled into them. Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
Wait a week or two
I haven't played the South course in a while but have always loved it. Amazing layout and just great facility in general. The course isn't and it's best shape right now though since they put a couple of weeks ago so I would wait another 2 weeks before I played it and then it should be back in great shape.
Punches Greens
Still one of my favorite courses, love the layout, staff this time were very professional. They’ve had a lot of rain lately so the bunkers had standing water in them. The greens were punched which is a bit of downer since the best part of these courses. Had to be done though. Will play again once the greens roll smooth.
Disappointed
Lake Jovita South is typically one of my favorite courses in the area, however, this was not the course that I have played several times before. The bunkers were in terrible shape and most of them were filled with several inches of water. The greens had been recently aerated but this was not mentioned when booking the tee time. Due to the course conditions, the rate should have been much cheaper than the price I paid.
South course closed - played north
Booked a tee time on line for South course, but when arrived was informed south course was closed and was sent on to north course (south course greens had been aerated week prior and then a large rain storm had washed off the top dressing so greens were not ready... can't control mother nature).
Luckily for me, I enjoy the North Course just as well. Layout is beautiful and challenging. Tee boxes and green fringe in spots is a little rough. Fairways in great shape.
One of my new favorites.
I played the south course about 6 years ago while working in Tampa and was scheduled to paly again today. I really liked the south course but it had just been aeriated and was closed. they had me playing the north course and man was that a jot to play. Lots of nice views elevation changes and a nice layout. I played from white tee box and they were a little rough in spots but other boxes looked to be in better shape. fairways and greens where nearly perfect. I will defiantly play here more often now that I live near by. Only negative was the $22 dollar grouper sandwich for lunch.
friendly staff , great course
Everyone from start to finish was overboard friendly. We felt our business was truly appreciated..Course was in usual good shape. Matt from pro shop came out and saw we were in the middle of a tournament. He moved us ahead and let us come back and get the hole we missed. This saved us an hour and a half at least. Thank you Matt!!
You will be irritated
No carts available when you get there. Then they gave carts to people with a 12:30 tee time and people with 12:00 tee times still waiting for a cart and late for tee time. Rented crappy carts from the Abby golf course without GPS as promised. Lots of weeds on the course, thin grass in fairways. Greens nice. Staff in pro shop not very friendly and many people were very irritated, some left and didn't play. $5.00 range balls for a small bag with 15 balls. I counted. The inland course is very hot and humid. We probably won't play there again.
Course in great shape
Played here probably about half a dozen times. Some of the best greens in the area. Excellent layout and enough undulations to make you think you’re playing outside of FL. One of my favorite courses around Tampa. Almost all the staff members were pleasant to talk to except the young guy behind the desk.. he seemed rude everytime I’ve played there. Felt like me and my guests were troubling him. The new Head Pro however was super cool and professional.
We have played the North course several times and this was first time playing the South. Overall great experience and course is fair but challenging. Course conditions better than other courses in the area and would play again. Only negative was there are a few bad spots on a few greens, but mostly around the edges so didn’t effect putting
It was great!
Great course! Super fast greens, great conditions. Can’t wait to play again.
Great Course - Played the South
Greens were fast as lightning. Took awhile to get used to them.
Love this course
Have played Lake Jovita’s South course many times overt the years. Great layout. Very different from the usual Florida design. Love the elevation changes. Course is in good shape. Greens are better than many other courses in the area although they have been better. Highly recommend this course.
Nice
Really nice course. Greenskeeper was mad at somebody, lots of tucked pins. And very fast with lots of movement. A real test in the wind. A challenging and really fun day.
Course was in nice shape. Greens were very fast but consistent. Carts are restricted near the greens more than most courses which meant lots more walking.
A DAY AT LAKE JOVITA WTH ONE OF MY BEST BRO
GREAT DAY LITTLE SLOW COURSE PRETTY FULL LOT OF PROPLE PLAYNG 1 PER CART. PLAYED WTH ONE OF MY BEST FREND FROM LUTZ, IS GAME STEPED UP WITH THOSE NEW PING IRONS WOODS AND BAG. BEST PART HE ONLY LOST 3 BALLS WAY DOWN FROM A SMALL BUCKET.
On of the nicest courses
This is a very nice course ( along with the north course) that most golfers would enjoy playing it is in great shape and a joy to play
Tired of getting one of these reviews every time I buy or do something
If you don’t like playing golf at Lake Jovita you should stop playing golf. Go find something else to do.
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