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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%
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510 out of 556 reviews
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4.5
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.5%
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19 out of 21 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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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

South Course

Both the North Course and South Course are great values and well maintained. I think these courses are two of the best north of Tampa.

Elevation changes, great views, course reminds me more of something you would see in New England than Florida.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lake Jovita Golf Course, San Antonio, FL

Although it's more expensive than what I am accustomed to paying, it's a challenging and wonderful golf course with a great layout, with lot of bunkers, particularly in the fairways. Well maintained with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Will certainly play again, in the very near future.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fastest greens in Florida.

Always known for the fastest greens around. Rock hard. Lots of areas lacked water, though. Usually in a bit better shape. Played the North course the week before, and it was in better shape. The greens make it worth it, however.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Overpriced

The course is in good enough shape, but 70 dollars is ridiculous. There are plenty of other courses for much less money that are just as nice. It's also in the middle of nowhere. Worldwoods in Brooksville is in the middle of nowhere and a much, much better course. Also, we teed of over 40 mins past our tee time because of such slow play.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Don't go

Great layout, but poorly maintained. Go play a Muni somewhere for way less money and probably in better shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great track

North course was challenging but fair. Greens were in excellent
shape and fast. Need to play more than once to know where not to hit your drives as score card diagrams don't show hidden hazards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

fast green

Course was in great shape , especially the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Well worth the trip

This is one of the most beautiful courses I have ever played on. Quite challenging and fun. South course was in immaculate shape. Groups were well space apart so there was not any significant waits on the tees. Definitely would play this one again. Only downside was that there was no beverage cart or snack bar in operation that day. No food or drink save for some water coolers on a few holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course / slow play

Course lay out is one of the best in Florida. The course was in very good shape. The greens were fast. Service was cordial and friendly. Pace of play was terrible. The round was 5 hrs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Awkward driving range. Greens too fast

Back 9 scenic and open. !st hole too tight for an opening hole. The greens are so fast as to alter the putting stroke from a stroke to a touch.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The Greens are spectaculars.

The condition of the course is excellent. It needs a little bit of additional care in some areas around several greens, but other than that it was a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Hidden Gem

I have wanted to play there after hearing great things for a few years. Finally played the South Course New Years Eve. Wow! I was shocked at how wonderful of a place it is. The greens were as fast as any I have played. Everything was in great shape. Wonderful experience and will definitely be going back. PGA course feel from the back tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great condition overall, greens in excellent condition, fast with true roll

Really enjoyable course this time of year. Have played in summer as well and courses are always in generally great shape. We played the south course on this December Thursday. The pace of play was great, the greens were excellent, and rolled at a fast pace. Really helpful people in pro shop.
Great Day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Alright

Best in the area overall condition, greens, traps, and tee boxes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Championship tournament course for everyone !

I have been visiting this course since the temporary pro shop.I enjoy the hill's and design.I may not afford the club house but as a guest will sample a beer or two.I'll be back ! Hopefully this long hitting 20 hdcp. may be a 9 hdcp. One more thing beware of fast putting condition's..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Rolling hills and great views

This course will remind you of a North Carolina course. The views are great, the course was in good shape, the greens were rolling very fast and true so this is a must play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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