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4.6
869 Reviews (869)
5 Stars
543
4 Stars
241
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
Recommend this course
807 out of 869 reviews
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4.7
19 Reviews (19)
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4 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
94.7%
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18 out of 19 reviews
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4.7
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lake Jovita's North course stands out in Florida for its rare elevation changes, rolling terrain, and consistently well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this a compelling destination worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7226 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club offers two championship courses, the North and the South. Both courses sprawl across a verdant landscape covered with mature oaks, lakes, and ponds. The terrain is unusually hilly for Florida. Like the South Course, the North Course is undulating with a lot of movement but it has even greater elevation changes than the South, which provides scenic views of the surrounding community. On a clear day, golfers can see at least five miles to the northeast from the second tee. The North has a more modern layout that plays a little bit longer. Although the golf courses are nestled amongst rolling hills, Lake Jovita is situated just 30 minutes north of Tampa. The unique hilliness of the courses and their convenient location have made them some of Florida's must-play courses.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Kurt Sandness (2002)

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

4.6
869 Reviews (869)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Dinner 11
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Elevation Changes 44
Undulating Greens 41
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Playing Multiple Courses 33
Locals 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 16

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

North course

I have played this course several times this spring. The course is finally greening up from a day long rain two days before. Most of the bunkers were washed out from the heavy rain as was expected. My playing partners liked the course and layout as it was their first time playing here. A very nice course for the discounted price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/16/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and tee it up with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/11/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Excellent golf course . Good condition but it is normally in great condition!! Never seen it in bad condition!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/05/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Jovita

Great course, challenging. Greens are true, fast and tough without many straight putts. Sand is consistent. Would like to see a few ballwashers on the course or even in the carts. I drive an hour to play this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Use the Warning Advisory!

Greens were still healing from recent aeration and top-dressing. Consequently putting was frustrating as golf ball bounced a lot. Everyone in the 4some agreed that we would have chosen another venue had the warning advisory on GolfNow been used. This would have resulted in a better experience on Tuesday at a different course and subsequently the usual enjoyable experience at Lake Jovita at a future date rather than the negative impression this has left especially because this is the 3rd occasion this has happened this winter. It is avoidable if golf courses inform GolfNow and the advisory gets posted on the website.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for playing Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don’t waste your money

I live in the area and have played both courses many times. Called the course ahead of time to make sure the North course greens were not sanded, pro shop said they were not but they were. Paid $42 for a 3:00 round, course conditions we on par with a $10-$15 course. Sanded greens, thin lies in the rough, and bunkers were washed out. Much better courses in the area for the price, do yourself a favor and play somewhere else

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Sorry about your experience at Lake Jovita. We hope your next round with us is much better.
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/28/2018:
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Jovita has the best public courses in Tampa Bay

Simply gorgeous, course is always in great shape, course drains well with the summer rains due to the hills. I prefer the North over the South, but both are amazing. My only complaint is that it is difficult to find food/sandwiches. The cart girls are few and far in between, but when you see them, they often don't have a sandwich and sometimes are low on beer. So bring your own snacks just in case! I highly recommend this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful park style course

Enjoyed the round and the course is in great shape. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful place

The people in the pro shop could not have been friendlier. I have found in the past “golf now” players don’t get the best treatment at some courses. The people at Lake Jovita were wonderful and took the time to show me around. The starter was awesome and even took the time to introduce me to several people. I played the North course and it was in excellent condition from tee box thru the greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Response from on 03/28/2018:
Thank you for the review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/16/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Okay round

Course was okay except for lack of sand in traps. Greens were faster than average courses. Traps were very firm and hard.A good test .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 03/14/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/08/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course. Very nice layout and a great value. Will definitely come back here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/05/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita! Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

North Course

Our foursome totally enjoyed the course and facilities, plan on playing it again.

Every hole was different and challenging in different way which made it particularly interesting

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/05/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Please come back and tee it up with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/05/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita. Thank you for playing our course. Hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course worht the drive from Orlando

Course always in nice conditions with goof fairways and true greens. A slight disappointment was they did not provide free range balls like previous years we played here.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/05/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review of Lake Jovita. Glad to hear you enjoyed your round with us. Hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s a nice course.

I thought the course would have been in better condition by now. I don’t understand why a country club does not have any ball washers on the carts or tee boxes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/05/2018:
Thank you for the review of Lake Jovita. We hope your next round with us is much better.
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