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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
94.7%
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4.6
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4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
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4.2
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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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

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4.6
860 Reviews (860)
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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course with long distance

I love this course!! Long course but fairways are wide open . Big hitters will be love this one . Greens will make u " nuts " . Please read those green or they will punish u.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

best value!

Great day, awesome weather, greens rolling nice. I would recommend this course, for the price there is not a better deal around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/07/2017:
So glad you loved the value playing at Lake Jovita!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/03/2017:
Happy to hear you loved them!
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

A Okay

As a first time player I and my friends were quite pleased with our experience. We played after lunch with no delays. The variety of holes made for an interesting round. We were surprised by the hills and valleys as well as close cut fairways . Greens were fast but true. We plan on making future trips

To Lake Jovita.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/31/2017:
Awesome! We can't wait to see you back for your next round. Thanks for enjoying your day with us!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Green's rolled great but had numerous diseases and wild grass growing. North front 9 fairways lacked grass creating bad lies with excessive dirt spots and back was slightly better but also needs attention. Course design outstanding especially challenging greens. Staff lacks customer relations skills but in their defense were focusing on members. Experience on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best would be a 4 below average. No plans to play in the future many better options.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Response from on 01/25/2017:
We appreciate your feedback and sorry to hear that the conditions may not have been up to par. We have informed our staff and crews on the matter and are working hard to rectify the situation and make this the best Lake Jovita G&CC possible for your next round. We urge you to come back and see us again we look forward to your visit!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course

We play this course nearly every year in our annual golf vacation in January, This course was is great shape. The greens were probably the fastest that we played during the week. Very nice layout. Some good challenging holes. Most fairways are generous. The only ding is that we didn't see the beverage cart but once the whole round and that was on #9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/25/2017:
Thanks for letting us know about the service there, we will inform our staff on the concern. We really appreciate the great review and rating here! We can't wait to see you again at Lake Jovita G&CC.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 01/25/2017:
Excellent! Thanks for rating us!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Really nice course; some of the worst service ever.

I bought a round here for my wife's birthday and as we drove in, we were impressed by the homes, the clubhouse, all was "country club atmosphere". We had each spent over 30 years in the golf business, so we know what we're talking about.

They seemed to have a cart person ride out petiodically to greet and load up arrivals. Unfortunately, none came out for us, but we went to the shop, got the cart and got ready to go.

With the exception of the TV going, the pro shop might be confused with a library. No conversation at all and the 2 guys behind the counter were busy concentrating on their computer screens. I walked to the counter, silence. I gave my name and teetime, silence. I was wordlessly given a receipt, then back to the screens. No "How are you today?", "Have you played here before?", or "Would you like some practice balls to warm up?". Crickets.

I then asked if they sold golf socks. "Over ther, left of the TV". He speaks! "$12.84" . "Sign here". That was it.

After some wandering around and following gestures from others, we found the starter and started our round. I have to say this is one fine course. Smooth, fast greens that would hold shots and all well manicured. Unfortunately we were behind a foursome of people who could barely walk so we were 5 to 10 minutes between shots. These were folks with little blue flags allowing them to pull their cart right to the edge of the green, from which they would shuffle to their ball, and eventually to the hole, then back to the cart. Thankfully they quit after 9 and the back was smooth sailing.

We were 3 hours on the front and 1.5 on the back. All and all we enjoyed the course but, personally, I would fire the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/17/2017:
Hi u000007448410, Thank you for your feedback. The service you received is not our standard and is being addressed immediately. We would like to offer you a discount on your next round of golf at Lake Jovita. Please respond to lakejovitagolfmgmt@gmail.com for more details. See you soon! Best, Lake Jovita Management
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great undulations, layout

Thoughtfully placed bunkers, greens in great shape, fairways a bit spotty in places but otherwise great. Loved the rolling hills and the very nice staff. Definitely recommend. Get a hot deal to make more reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/09/2017:
So happy to hear you loved the course layout and challege it presented!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast greens great fairway

Really enjoyed the layout and moss covered oaks. I liked the length from the whites Used all my clubs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 01/09/2017:
Glad you loved the layout and the variety at each hole!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

The North course was in great condition. Forgiving fairways, but challenging and sloping greens. The pace of play was great.

I haven't played Lake Jovita in a couple years, but I will now.

Did not use the off-course amenities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/04/2017:
Happy to hear the pace of play and the conditions were ideal. Thanks for coming back!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I absolutely love this course. The first time I played the North Course, I was really surprised to see that there was no turn - hole #9 goes straight to hole #10 - leaving you in the middle of your round far away from the club house. I wish the pro-shop would have notified us of that since we were waiting to eat. Other than that, the greens were in excellent condition and the scenery was gorgeous. The amenities are very nice as well. Free range balls, nice driving range, and a large putting area. This course provides various challenges to any type of golfer, and one I'd certainly recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/25/2017:
So happy to hear you loved the scenery, the course amenities, and the overall experience. Thanks for the recommendation!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

LJ North

Love the North Course! Greens were in impeccable shape--fast and true. Can't beat the price at this course--had to jump at the opportunity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/04/2017:
Awesome! So glad you saw the value playing here!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/27/2016:
Thanks for this rating! See you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always well maintained

I love to play at Lake Jovita and will play more every now and then.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/27/2016:
We love our fans! Come and see us again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Feels like a Desert Course

Played the North Course on an overcast afternoon for the Golf Now Twilight rate $45. This hilly course is wide open with Big features that make it feel straight out of Northern Arizona. The greens were in terrific shape and provide many different placements. This course is so much fun to play because every hole seems like an entirely different experience. The course was recently over seeded or I would have rated the conditions as being 10/10. Still was 8/10. Wind makes this course brutal. A fun afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course was in great shape

I played Lake Jovita North Course yesterday afternoon and the course was in great shape. The greens were in great shape and fast. Great challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's great

Everything was perfect greens were tour speed

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

Shane Thanks for the great review. Look forward to having you back out.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is greate.

I want to challenge this course again. It was good condition.

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

Toshiaki thanks for coming out. Both golf course can challenge even the best golfers. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was wonderful ... the members were quite the opposite.

The greens were in great shape, they rolled true, were fast, and the pin placements were difficult but fair. The course layout was challenging, yet playable. I recommend every golfer seriously evaluate their talent level before selecting which tees to play. The holes are long and require skillful shot placement. The staff was perfect all the way around.

With that said, the members of this golf club were some of the rudest, classless, and disrespectful people I have ever played with. While playing our round, the group ahead of us did not replace the pin several times - this is day 1, class 1, on the lesson in golf etiquette. The second time, I drove up and requested to replace the pin. The response was not welcoming. We finish the hole, and they allow my group to play through - we play very fast. On that hole, they played into us and the hole after that. The senior tees are in the fairway. Needless to say, four geriatrics should've received a lesson from us. That was the front nine.

The back nine we played behind an 8-some and in front of a husband and wife who rushed us nearly every hole.

We confirmed all mentioned individuals were members from different course employees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/01/2016

floridagolf100 I would like to apologize about any issues you had with our membership. I would like to invite you back to show you how great the membership really can be. Please contact me with any further issues. Look forward to having you back out.

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