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4.4
548 Reviews (548)
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
172
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.4%
Recommend this course
503 out of 548 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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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

4.4
548 Reviews (548)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lake Jovita

Course was in great shap, price was right, very challenging greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/30/2017:
We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge of our course. We look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/08/2017:
We will address the conditions of the tee boxes, we thank you for bringing that to our attention. We're so glad you loved the course layout! See you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lake Jovita-South

First time on the course, WOW! The Pro Shop Staff and the Starter (Larry) were extremely friendly! The young lady running the drink cart seemed to know when we needed resupplied. They made us feel like regulars. The course was in great shape. Greens were firm and rolling; fairways were green and the conditions were just spot on. It was wonderful to play a course with some elevation and contours in it. We are looking forward to our next round at LJ. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/22/2017:
We are looking forward to your return, we're so happy to hear you loved the course and the staff made your experience the best it could have been!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some love.

Course is great as usual but fairways have more than usual bare spots. Probably due to lack of rain.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/09/2017:
The lack of rain has had some effect on the course but we have our fingers crossed for a little more moisture in the air soon. We are working diligently to ensure the best possible conditions otherwise. Glad you enjoyed your round!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best lay out in the area

Beautiful course! Need a ranger to keep things moving. 5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/08/2017:
We understand the pace of play may not have been ideal and we will address this at the course, you must have caught us on an off-time. We are so glad you loved the course and the scenery!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Tee time communication from Golf Now

When I arrived at the course, they did NOT have my tee time on their schedule. Some failure to communicate between Golf Now and the course. I showed them your confirmation "E" mail and they were very accommodating to fit us in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/08/2017:
We're sorry to hear you had some mix up at the course on your round. Shouldn't happen again, we have fixed the problem, glad you were accomodated seamlessly!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Lake Jovita North

The course was pretty firm in spite of some recent rains. The gusty wind made the course more challenging. The greens are rolling well. They're not as fast as they once were, but greens that are rolling close to 12 definitely slow down the pace of play. The pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/08/2017:
We're so glad you loved the course and the challenge! Come back and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

Course is in very good condition from tee to green given the recent dry weather. Layout is challenging with many elevation changes. Only downside was snack bar was closed at noon due to rain in the morning which led to no one on the course in the afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/04/2017:
Great to hear you loved the challenge and the layout made it an interesting round for you!
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Elevation changes like I've never seen in Florida. Above average size greens that are medium speed, roll true and break like they read. 6 sets of tees for every level. I would using the handicap suggestion for tees. Great value. Won't find a better course for the money in central Florida. Also, make sure your bunker play is up to par before playing here as there are lots of them in play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Great! So glad you loved the elevation changes and saw good value playing at Lake Jovita, we can't wait to see you back again in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

South course

Course was awesome! Got a hot deal on golf now, $35 greens fee with cart. Course in immaculate condition & would highly recommend! Saw the beverage cart very often! Only complaint..could use more restrooms but I think same could be said of all courses!! I judge a place by wanting to go back, & I definitely would play another round there!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/06/2017:
Awesome! Thanks so much for coming out to enjoy the south course, glad you got a great deal online. Thanks so much for the recommendation too!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

The round of golf and staff at this semi private club was very enjoyable. The South coarse is much more visually predictable than the North when playing either of these coarses for the first time. Entire facility in beautiful condition!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/30/2017:
Happy to hear you loved the layout and the course itself! Come back and see us real soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Great! We appreciate you taking the time to rate our course!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course had double booked tee times and we were an hour late getting off which was very upsetting.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/22/2017:
We regret to hear there was a delay at check-in. We urge you to try our course out again and let us know while you're here how we can make it the best round yet.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Got the privilege to meet some great guys the other day out on the south course. I was a single and Larry the starter placed me with Wayne, Dean,and Robin what a great bunch of guys along with the course being in great shape. I will be back for sure in hopes of getting another 100 grand from Dean :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Surprise

Great test of golf. Unbelievable fast greens with great undulations.

Only problem is we only saw refreshment cart 1 time in 4 hours.

Will definitely play this gem again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 02/03/2017:
We'll let our service team know about the refreshment cart. So glad you loved the course greens and layout!
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly Staff and Great Course

Staff was very friendly. Let our twosome out early. Course in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/25/2017:
So glad you had a great round and the staff was extra helpful! Come back and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

Greens were extremely fast and did run true. Two negatives were fairways were real short so balls sat flat with no cushion under them so it was difficult to get the ball up. The only other negative was 4 1/2 hours to play a round is slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/25/2017:
We regret to hear the pace of play was not up to par, but we're glad that the greens were enjoyable and you had a memorable round. Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Employees not that friendly! The starter was very helpful! Pro shop employees not so much!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/09/2017:
Thanks for your honest feedback, we're glad you enjoyed the course. We will address the concern here at the course. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is a good test

From the tips this course has everything you expect of a good course. The fairways are wide enough to hit driver, the hazards are placed to keep your attention. The greens are not in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 01/04/2017:
Great tips for our newer golfers! We will address the greens, thanks for looking out!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layouts

Picturesque landscapes and fast greens at both the North and South courses at Lake Jovita. What's unusual here are the hills which you don't typically see on Florida courses. The south plays tougher but the north is plenty challenging. You'll enjoy your round regardless of which you choose.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/04/2017:
Awesome! Happy you loved the scenery and enjoyed your round!
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