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4.5
556 Reviews (556)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
12
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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510 out of 556 reviews
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4.6
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
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8 out of 9 reviews
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4.5
22 Reviews (22)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.4%
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19 out of 22 reviews
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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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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!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Weather

The weather was perfect and the greens were beautiful. But it seems that my ball found all of the bunkers on the South Course. Bunkers everywhere so beware where you hit it! Next time I will have better knowledge of the holes. Overall, yes, go play this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

You talking about two courses to play, Lake Jovita got it going on. Both courses are in excellent condition and the greens are near perfect. Check Lake Jovita for yourself you will be glad you did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great!

I personally prefer the layout of the south course in my opinion is more challenging than the north course. the greens are fast and the course is in very good condition.

Recommended!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great greens

Nice friendly course with outstanding greens. They roll well and true.

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

Great to play a course in Florida with 'rolling terrain',

One of the best course I've played in Florida,and I've played over a hundred

Great greens,great layout as most holes were on there own,will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/01/2016

1kevin1 we look forward to having you back out. Thanks for the positive review.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Manque d'entretien

Très beau layout, de très beaux trous.les trappes de sable pas ratelées. Un petit peu de manicure serait merveilleux mais c'est quand même trés bien. À recommander

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course-Horrible Customer Service

We had two foursomes scheduled to play on 10/22 at 7:45am. We arrived one hour prior to our tee times. Upon arrival, there was no bag staff to meet us. Not what you'd expect from a big dollar course.

We went into the clubhouse and were greeted by a wonderful older woman. She told us that the restaurant wouldn't be open before we teed off. She did make us a cup of coffee though. Which we greatly appreciated.

When we went to the pro shop to check in, a less than enthusiastic young lady met us. I gave her our voucher. She handed me 4 cart keys. I had to ask which course we would be playing. I was told the South Course.

We went outside and no cart staff was around. Members were all around, but not one offered a friendly smile or a welcoming word. I went back in and asked which carts should we take. The young lady told me to take any cart. So we loaded up our bags....but where do you go?

Once again, I asked the girl in the pro shop. I was told to go up the hill. So we drove our 4 carts up to the top of the hill. There were at least 10 member carts there. When we told the starter we had a 7:45 and 7:54 tee time, the members started making nasty comments. One member yelled out, "Jesus Christ, public players are going out before us!" Far from a welcoming atmosphere.

The course itself is as described by other reviewers...a nice track that needs some tlc. The holes are fair, but a test. The fairways, especially the first 3 or 4 holes, were sparse and overly wet. The greens were very nice. The traps were by far the worst part of the course. Many looked like they have been underwater for months. Very few appeared to have been raked within the previous week. Very disappointing for what is supposed to be a great course.

My advice to people looking at this course, if you don't mind being treated very poorly...play here. I played 9 straight days in Florida, at 9 different courses, and not one had such poor guest services as Lake Jovita did. Customer service costs nothing, but defines the backbone of the facility. Spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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
Average weather
Used cart

Excellent course

The course was in great condition, greens wer quick but rolled true.........staff was very accommodating!!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful views on the south course

Course in beautiful condition, pace of play was excellent, greens are quick definitely recommend this course very friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Let Down

I had heard rave reviews about Lake Jovita, but ended up being very disappointed. Played the South course and teed off 20 minutes late to a backup on the tee box. There were 4-5 holes that were cart path only and most of the bunkers were flooded. The one's that weren't, were eroding away. Doesn't look like they want to add sand until they can raise the rates. The fairway on the 9th was dug up across the entire fairway and there was work under repair on two other holes. One of the lakes on the back nine smelled like a sewer and there were workers walking all around the green near the

green. Since we went off mid morning, we thought we could get something to eat from the cart girl. However, we saw one cart on the second hole and another on the third and that was it. We saw one of them on our 17th hole and she drove right past us. Tried to get something to eat at the downstairs food window, but it was closed. Had to go upstairs to get a sandwich at the turn and it took 20 minutes just to get a quick bite. The fairways were nearly dirt thin and the rough was so long you could lose a ball just off the fairway. On a positive note, the greens were in great shape and the course was basically empty in the afternoon. Very disappointing!!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 233
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Thoroughly Disappointed

When we got there we found out that 5 or 6 of the holes on the south were cart path only. What we did not find out until we got out on the course was that the bunker were filled with water, the cart paths were flooded with water and the remainder of the holes were very wet. This is the worst condition I have ever seen Lake Jovita in. They should have been up front and reduced the rates and told the public that they were in bad shape and offered reduced rates. We used out coupons and saved money but to save money and play on a bad course is not good!!!!!.. Will not be returning for quite some time and definitely would not recommend to my firiends.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time even with recently punched greens

This time of year I'd typically tough on the courses around here, but the conditions were very good despite the recently punched greens and higher than normal rough. The pace of play was also very good.

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