The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.4
1768 Reviews (1768)
5 Stars
1024
4 Stars
600
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
93.0%
Recommend this course
1698 out of 1768 reviews
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4.3
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.1%
Recommend this course
73 out of 81 reviews
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4.2
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
148 out of 164 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make rounds here consistently enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. The course layout blends par 3s and par 4s to create fun shot-making challenges at strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 66
Length 3928 yards
Slope 103
Rating 61.3

Surrounded by 200 acres of carefully preserved wetlands, the Groves Golf & Country Club offers championship golf in a spectacular setting. It sits conveniently just 20 minutes north of Tampa in Land O Lakes. Maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape was a top priority when designing the golf course, which is why the layout manages to seamlessly blend into the surroundings. The course, which measures 4,026 yards, offers all of the challenging qualities of a championship-length course but can be played in four hours or less. The player-friendly golf course offers something for all skill levels whether you are a scratch golfer looking for a quick round, or a beginner looking for some challenging practice. In addition to the course, The Groves also boasts a unique aqua driving range as well as putting and chipping greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Diamond Zoysia
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Koch (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
1768 Reviews (1768)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 23
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 26
Locals 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 10

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not a good value

Was very disappointed with price of a course that should have been billed as an executive course. Personnel were good, but layout, conditions and value were not good. Rating by others led me to the course. Greens, traps were fair at best. Not a 4 1/2 course!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place

Great conditions, consistent greens, great staff. Overall awesome spot to play 18 holes one of the best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Only problem is the singles that come up behind your group.

Beautiful course, amazing staff, excellent restaurant, Not my first time there, but I brought friends because I was so impressed with it the first time. This time was just as beautiful and justice fair. The only problem was as soon as we got started. We had three singles that were let out just after us.. That wouldn’t be so bad except now I’m interrupting my flow of play to let singles pass. Then when I offered them to pass at the turn they didn’t. It’s the course‘s fault that there were singles out there at all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Robin blue because of fringe and rough condition

Great layout short but challenging, greens better than average but had to adjust ball position on green often because of old flag spots, many y repaired or poorly repaired divots, weed spots. Fringe and just outside fringe was rough on many holes with lot of bare dirt spots. More than dry period excuse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best longest short course around

Course is in great shape. Greens are fast, fairways are in great shape. Pace of play was good 3.5 hours that was following a tournament. Go out and enjoy that round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice executive course

Great little short course. Only drawback is that they wouldn’t allow walking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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The Groves, while considered a short course, especially from the forward tees, can be a bit challenging for a high handicapper.....first of all, you don't need the "big stick".....leave the driver in the bag.....and you must be able to drive it fairly straight as there is plenty of water and tight fairways that will catch an errant shot....overall, a fun course to play......and it's always in very fine condition.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short but challenging

I always enjoy playing here. They have the best greens and their staff works very hard to make sure the course is in the best possible shape. The holes can be short, but most have some kind of challenge built in. It is definitely a shot makers course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Change of day

After having a tough morning, knowing I had a noontime tee time I was considering canceling. Thankfully I did not. Even with the course being cart path only them dealing with flooded areas. My attitude started to get better after the 2nd hole & lost 2nd ball. The course started to drain away the bad feelings & fills u with nature & a good course. Greens were perfect & fairways in great condition considering. By the end of 18 I forgot that I had a difficult morning & was able to enjoy the rest of my day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lazy

It was path only for absolutely no reason, other than they were too lazy to set the carts up to keep people out of 3 or 4 wet areas. It slowed play to a crawl.. Tons of other places to play.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green speed was a little slower than normal but consistent.

I enjoy this course and bring friends to enjoy it also!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course!

Loved this course. It was a combination of medium to short length holes with doglegs, water, and sand. Beautifully manicured with excellent scenery. Nice carts, plenty of signage and staff was beyond friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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