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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club - South Course
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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
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7153 yards | 74.2 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6690 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6206 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 5750 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 5603 yards | 72.3 | 130 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5145 yards | 70.3 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 75.1/141 | 465 | 549 | 368 | 193 | 403 | 456 | 202 | 420 | 534 | 3590 | 422 | 559 | 221 | 562 | 146 | 420 | 451 | 362 | 420 | 3563 | 7153 |
| Blue M: 71.8/138 | 421 | 531 | 333 | 181 | 393 | 425 | 172 | 390 | 501 | 3347 | 395 | 537 | 201 | 539 | 134 | 394 | 402 | 341 | 400 | 3343 | 6690 |
| White M: 69.9/133 W: 76.2/138 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 379 | 384 | 151 | 372 | 471 | 3127 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 363 | 364 | 320 | 384 | 3111 | 6238 |
| White/Green M: 68.6/129 W: 74.9/135 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 3013 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 320 | 344 | 2955 | 5968 |
| Green M: 67.7/121 W: 73.6/132 | 381 | 470 | 310 | 150 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 2954 | 319 | 492 | 143 | 456 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 344 | 2770 | 5724 |
| Green/Red M: 66.4/116 W: 71.7/129 | 381 | 470 | 216 | 150 | 333 | 277 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 2778 | 319 | 426 | 143 | 456 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 293 | 2653 | 5431 |
| Red M: 64.5/114 W: 69.9/122 | 326 | 433 | 216 | 115 | 310 | 277 | 126 | 339 | 448 | 2590 | 319 | 426 | 97 | 422 | 100 | 309 | 302 | 287 | 293 | 2555 | 5145 |
| Red/Yellow M: 62.3/111 W: 67.4/116 | 275 | 323 | 216 | 115 | 310 | 277 | 126 | 220 | 448 | 2310 | 319 | 426 | 97 | 330 | 100 | 234 | 256 | 287 | 293 | 2342 | 4652 |
| Yellow M: 59.9/105 W: 63.8/110 | 275 | 323 | 216 | 115 | 240 | 220 | 90 | 220 | 320 | 2019 | 208 | 330 | 90 | 330 | 90 | 234 | 256 | 215 | 247 | 2000 | 4019 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by kook92683 on 07/08/2024
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Photo submitted by u000003936527 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003936527 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161833352 on 09/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u523099479 on 05/23/2021
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Photo submitted by Ronthreadgill on 11/04/2020
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Photo submitted by iPutt3 on 05/07/2019
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Hole 10 green on the South course Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
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Lines on the greens after being punched. Difficult to putt with these grabbing the ball as it rolled into them. Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
Great layout, conditions weren’t the best
Course was good but some tees were closed and holes shortened. Disappointing. Price wasn’t reduced. Full price for less than full course. North was better condition.
Fun day on the south course
Played a round of golf with my son and had an enjoyable day. He hits it further than I do so playing from different tees evened things out. Both of us had a challenging, but fair course to play.
Check-in was easy and the staff was friendly. We saw the beverage cart 3-4 times during our round which was more than adequate.
Best Course Around!
This course is by far above and beyond any other course locally. I’ve been playing here since it opened. What a Beautiful view from the clubhouse looking over the 9th and 18th holes but the Beauty is just the beginning. The driving range is top notch as well as the putting green. Fairways are in great condition, greens are like you are putting at TPC Sawgrass. The staff is above 10 stars they really make you feel welcome. I’ve played all the courses around and TPC, Cheval, even saddlebrook and they are not even close to a good value for the money.
Hills in Florida?
Was a bit surprised to find the course on the hilly side especially for Florida. Nice layout with a tons of fairway bunkers. Greens rolled very nice.
Lake Jovita never disappoints
Since World woods went offline Lake Jovita has become my favorite course in the area. It’s not a bad drive from Tampa and the layout is great. Cart girl was working hard and pace was good. If you can get a Golf now deal grab it. Even if not it’s worth the money.
Too Slow
Paying top dollar for a round where you play for 10min and the sit for 10min is ridiculous. Terrible pace of play and it’s not the group in front of us but seemingly the whole course. Writing this as I wait (again) on #10 for what is looking like a 5hr 15min round.
Always a Good Time
Normally not an issue, but pace a play was quite slow today. Great course in great condition.
My first and only 5 star
This course is immaculate. Worth the drive from Davenport. Great layout very scenic holes. You won’t be disappointed!
Great course
The course is in great shape considering its winter , and it has been cold here in Fl . The entire course was well maintained , and greens / fairways are in great shape . The course was very busy and thus the pace of play was awful , 5 plus hours . This course is a must play for the good golfer , the scenery is awesome , and the course is fun , but difficult
Course is in very great condition
Fairways and greens outstanding. Necessary maintenance being done in bunkers, may close a hole, so may play 17 holes. Greens were fast!
My favourite greens
We really love to play the South Course at Lake Jovita! The greens are very quick and roll true… I love them!
The Best Course Period
I have played this course since it first opened and it has stayed the most beautiful course around period!! Staff is Friendly, Food is Great. If you want a Fun, Challenging, Beautiful fairways and greens course then this is the one for you!!
Friendly and welcoming. All staff members were super. The course layout is fun and challenging.. The fairways were good by looked like we’re being over seeded thus needed mowing. The greens were fast and smooth. It was a very enjoyable day of golf at a very reasonable price.
Wow
Course has some of the best holes in the area. Challenging and scenic. Greens are best in area
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