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4.5
556 Reviews (556)
5 Stars
321
4 Stars
176
3 Stars
38
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%
Recommend this course
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)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course is awesome and the staff is very friendly plus the cart girl might be the most beautiful girl in the world

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not Impressed

I was really disappointed to say the lease in the course. I have heard for so long how this course was so nice, so I drove an hour and a half to play and was not impressed. The greens were in pretty bad shape, with brown spots and huge bare spots in the green. The fairways were decent, but for the money I would never play there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout with great potential.

I've lived in the Bay Area for two years now and have played some quality courses including Old Memorial and Palma Ceia. This was my favorite layout thus far. This course allowed me to pound away with the driver and attack every par 5. It was refreshing as many courses in the area don't leave the risk-reward opportunity up to the player (instead the designers almost force power hitters tone it down). The greens were charred and relatively average, but the potential is there to be a championship course. I enjoyed the elevation changes and the peaceful vibe I got playing this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

average at best

a nice course,not the best for one of this reputation.traps were horrible,greenside were like hitting golf balls at the beach,way too hard to get club under ball.greens were slow and inconsistent,maybe due to recent plugging.fairways were good.this course is heralded as better of the two,but i found the north course more scenic and fun to play.this course is more prior knowledge playable

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice view

I played the south course and overall it was in good shape. Some of the greens had some ruff spots on them but the majority of them were good. I got a hot deal for $35 and I would say it was worth that price, however I wouldn't want pay much more than that considering the courses current conditions. Fairways were good and so were the tee boxes. Staff was very friendly and helpful. If you have to pay full price for lake jovita I would say save your $ and go to World Woods up the road in Brooksville

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Firm greens

Great layout, tee boxes and fairway are in great shape, but the greens are to firm, no hold on in coming shots, chips were tough on those greens, don't believe they were like this, past times playing... greens cost me 10 strokes....

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Of the 15 or so courses I've played in Orlando and Tampa, this has to be one of my favorites. Tough course with quick greens, but in great shape. I would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slick greens

Slick greens but in great shape. Wish group in front had known what the rakes were for

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Very slow round

Tee off at 8:30 as a twosome on golf now on the very challenging South course

quickly caught up to foursome and the wait began. 2 1/2 front nine. Saw a lone ranger on the 13th hole but never came close. Gorgeous day, good conditions but SLOW round, just under 5 hours

Not worth the price. Many other options nearby

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

So Nice Played it twice

I bragged about Lake Jovita to my friend, we played the South course on a Wed, and he was so impressed we returned to play the North course on Friday, and treated another one of our buddy's to a round of golf on his birthday. My buddy said it was the best birthday gift he had received in a long time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth playing

Playable course & nice facility. North course is much better than South! Overal good value...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A little expensive for the money

While the layout and scenery were nice, the course itself could have been better. Even though it was booked through GolfNow.com at $68 plus the fees it seemed a little steep for course conditions and when the cart lady said $10 for 2 Powerades I about hit the floor! I don't mind paying a little extra for something for convenience but I sure don't like getting robbed either!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/20/2015

Buy your drinks at the store and bring them in in a cooler so you dont pay high prices. Thats what my dad and I do. You arent going to find a cart girl driving around to give you a drink for under$4 anywhere.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Great setup. Pro shop was well laid out with friendly staff. Greens in very good shape. Pace of play was 4 hour round. Will definetly return to play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout with fast challenging greens.

The course is fair yet very challenging. It is important to choose the correct tees for your level of play to enjoy the course. I played in winter conditions. The overseeing was average at best. However, the greens were perfect, fast and intricate. This course, like many is beginning to show signs of deferred maintenance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

I'm just saying

The locals I played with told me this used to be a primo course. They've had some budget cutbacks where they removed the GPS from all the carts and don't maintain the course conditioning as well. Removing the GPS was a mistake since it helps to speed up play and maneuver the course better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A gem in the Tampa area

The South course was beautiful, challenging, and great fun. Ranked #41 in the January 2015 Golf Digest listing of the top 75 daily fee courses in Florida, I'd put it much higher.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too wet & not so beautiful for cost

It looks too expensive for the course.
Club house and staff is very nice but the course is too wet. I understand it was after heavy rain but it cost same as usual.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

It Should Have Been Better

Course layout is outstanding, but overall condition left allot to be desired for $80 per round. I've played this course in the past and it was pristine and well worth the money. They have slipped backwards.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time

The course was in excellent condition, super layout, and great greens. Loved playing there and intend to do so again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Très beau parcours

Très beau parcours de golf autant la qualité du gazon que la beauté du paysage.Les verts sont rapides et très ondulés,ce qui est tout un challenge.Attention aux 3 roulés. Belle expérience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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