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4.5
556 Reviews (556)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
90.0%
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4.5
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
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4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.0%
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Course Highlights
Lake Jovita's South Course features a highly regarded layout with rolling hills, challenging greens, and aesthetics that consistently impress visiting golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and well-maintained conditions make this a standout semi-private experience in the Tampa Bay area.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7153 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.2

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

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Lehman (1999) Kurt Sandness (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, slacks or shorts (walking short length) are preferred: work-out shorts or denim are not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.5
556 Reviews (556)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 18
Forced Carries 18
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Playing Multiple Courses 11
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
In the 'Burbs 11

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Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Jewel

I’ve played this South Course several times now, and honestly I’m not sure why I don’t play it more often. With the few areas of Florida that have rolling hills this corse has views that will amaze you. Tee to green it’s beautiful. . Land your drive in the fairway and you’ll be sitting on carpet, perfect for your approach to the multi tiered greens which you’ll want to know where to Put your ball, otherwise making a 2 putt will be a challenge.

Though this course on the map looks a ways out of town, it’s very quick and easy to get to. Arrive early for 2 reasons, it may take a couple of minutes to get through the guarded entrance, and you’ll want to warm up at their elevated driving range. It’ll make you fell good about how well you’re hitting the ball. .I’ll be back for sure! See ya out there!

Dan

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing Jovita South

Lovely course which was in good condition. Greens rolled really good and very true. Only down side was that some bunkers were compact and needed more sand. Other than that we had a very enjoyable day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent courses

I played the South course-18 and also the front 9 of the North course. Both in excellent condition! South course is the best course I’ve ever played. Challenging, but with the conditions being so pristine, I played some really good golf. The elevations are incredible. Both South and North are awesome! I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

a gem worth the drive

actually played the original (south) course the first year it opened - 20 years ago, and just returned for the first time since. lots more houses, and a mature course has aged beautifully! elevation changes rarely seen anywhere else in FL. this is a PGA caliber track (Tom Petrovic won here in 2005). conditions are perfect - very large greens mean 3 putts will be the norm if you don't find the right spot to land your approach shots.

can't say enough about the quality of the shotmaking required and the rewards given when you strike it pure. worth the drive for a full say on both courses (north course reviewed separately)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/06/2019

sorry, was mistaken about Petrovic - he is from the Jovita area, but won in New Orleans

Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

17 great holes.

Nasty first hole. Driving range was closed. Ouch. And no ball washers. Most par 3s pretty long. Fast greens. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Course

A true jewel in state of Florida. All around everything on and off course perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Sand Bunkers

This course has a lot of sand bunkers but the sand is not in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course in Dade City

I love both Jovita courses. Played the South and it was in nice shape. Only complaint would be the bunkers need more sand. There’s a pretty thin covering and then it’s hard pack.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good test of golf

Well conditioned course with ver undulating fast greens will give any golfer a great challenge..

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Love Lake Jovita

After playing Lake Jovita North Course & totally enjoying it, we went back today and played the South Course. We liked the South Course even better than the North! It's in EXCELLENT condition throughout. The layout is interesting, challenging, and fun. Practice facilities are conveniently located. Staff couldn't be more friendly. Can't say enough positive about the Lake Jovita South Course. Although it's an hour's drive from our winter home, it's well worth the drive. I highly encourage giving either the North or South Course a try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressive

Great conditions with a fabulous layout makes this course a hidden gem..

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course / accommodating staff

My wife and I had the pleasure of playing the North course today. We were scheduled to play the south course, but needed to move up our tee time to accommodate a change in flights. The staff (especially Anthony!) were most helpful! We enjoyed the course Very much and will return!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Excellent conditions with great fairways and greens. Kudos to the greens keepers. Value was very good compared to many courses in the area with pooor turf and comparable pricing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Course was in great shape. Played here for the 1rst time. Was enjoyable to play(even though cart path only because of rain). Some tricky landing areas and tee shots, so you should pay attention when hitting your shots. Will try and come back to play the north course. Would highly recommend to come and play here.

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

Nice Course to Play

The Course offers something for every level of Player - I at 64 years played the White Tee

There are dog leg both left and Right force carries off 3 tees many sand traps will be in the way

LOL - they are clean and fair if you find 1,2,or 3

This is a course I would play again

Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Challenging, well manicured and beautiful course in wonderful condition. Always a pleasure to play here. Only downside is a very slow pace of play for a weekday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Day at golf

Beautiful, very challenging and well maintained course. Although the weather conditions were not the greatest (cold and windy), our first experience at this golf course was well worthed. A small disappointment, there were no "wash balls" on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Enjoy

Great overseed job, fairways are beautiful. Beware the downhill putt. Awful first hole. Too tough for a hole #1.

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