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860 Reviews (860)
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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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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
93.3%
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4.6
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Lake Jovita is got to be one of the top 20 courses in the state of Florida.

The North course has a great layout, and the hills around the area remind you of playing a northern course. The South course really forces you to play good golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is layed out perfect.

Great experience, pass of play was steady. Didn't have to wait at all during the round. A course that I would enjoy to play again and again. Its a wonderful track.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I wanted to play the south right away after our round. What a great course.

This is a great layout. I only played the north. It's very long so make sure to add distance to your shots. My father played the greens and he normally plays the whites I play the blues. The greens are plenty for anyone over a 18 handicap. Great course we will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good test of golf but forgiving

consistent but quick greens...broad tee areas...good elevation changes and views for florida...becareful in rainy season, poor trap drainage

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition isnt what it should be.

This is one of my favorite courses and I was pretty disappointed with the conditions. The greens were punched which I understand is needed this time of year but many of them had large dead patches (fungus?) Also they were exceedingly bumpy and puts wouldn't hold a line. The rough was shaggy and had weeds growing up uncut. Overall the course had appearance of maintenance short cutting. I heard they have new owners so perhaps they don't have the same standards as previous owners. The staff was great, friendly. attentive and helpful as usual.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course mediocre conditions

Number of places in rough and fairways totally bare - large places. A number of the greens had major bare spots - bug infestation or something. Few places where hard to tell where fairway ended and rough began due to conditions.

Great layout though, greens rolling true provided you didn't have to go over bare- rough spots.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but green were terrible May 26 2013

Greens were being irrigated which was terrible for putting. The course is awesome otherwise. When putting make sure you hit it hard to have a show.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Atypical Course

Elevation changes made this stand out in a typical flat Florida. The well maintained greens and fairway made this a great course. While a little expensive, it is absolutely worth the cost.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course

early in the season for it to be in pristine condition, but a nice course to play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great views and elevation changes

Doesn't look or feel like a Florida course. Have played both the North and the South courses. Hole #11 on the South course is my favorite hole, but overall I like the North course the most. The greens were extremely fast, but rolled true. Very picturesque

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Another great round at Lake Jovita

I have played the North Course 4 times now and this course never disappoints.
The staff is friendly, and I appreciate the range balls included in the round for warmup. Unlimited range balls in above average condition,
Course itself is in near perfect shape.
Although the greens are not a bright green color like some other courses that overseeded for the winter, they are really really fast and roll true, as always, but soft on approach shots into them. I appreciate the variety of teeing options available, as this course can challenge a golfer of any ability. This course is really fun for the bomber, as the holes are ample in width, and the fairways are firm and fast. Bunkers are in great shape and well maintained. Be sure to give yourself a bit of time on the practice green to get used to the speed of these greens. They will require utmost attention when you get out on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best private course non members can play within 30 min of Tampa

Perfect conditions. Fast, firm and really challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course

Course is in good shape. Greens are hard to read.
Nice scenery, many local players and the pace is not that good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Difficult course, at least for me, but fair. Always in great condition.

Course is always in great condition. Greens are always fast. Good practice facility and fee includes bucket of balls and more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

North Course - Very Playable

I played from the green tees about 5800 yards and found the course very playable for a 18 handicap. At 6300 yards there would have been too many par 4s over 350 yards

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

This course is beautiful

This course has huge fairways, so i don't need to loose my ball when i slice or hook it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Nice Course with challenging greens

Good layout,a little longer than the south par 4 are long greens were perfect fast and true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Best Greens in Florida

Nice course, challenging with very fast greens.
Fairway were spotted in some place.
Good value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

for long hitters a fest

missed a vieuw of each hole. no idea where the pin was hitting in the blind. also on two holes you must have a cary of more the 150 y even by one more than 200 y.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
New Jersey Advisor

Nice layout country club atmosphere

I played the north course and the conditions were good to very good coming off a wet summer in the area. Some standing water but not much. A real nice layout. There are 36 holes and both courses are challenging and well kept. Semi-private and does have a country club feel to it. Nice range, club house and pro shop..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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