The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.3
1785 Reviews (1785)
5 Stars
1030
4 Stars
603
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
90.2%
Recommend this course
1710 out of 1785 reviews
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4.2
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.6%
Recommend this course
113 out of 132 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 Grass
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
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

4.3
1785 Reviews (1785)

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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Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the groves

I’ve lived in lutz for ten years

Played most courses

As a senior of 73 years young

The groves is a fave of mine

Roger murney

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/04/2024

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best place for us to play

I moved here in 2002 and shortly afterward I had a chance play a round of golf and was immediately liked the course and all the associated functions including the staff and food service. The course for me was a moderate challange because of layout that entices you to take risk if you are feeling that your game is going well or you can play it safe. Two examples of this are the par 5 4th hole that gives you a big reward if you can hit a long ball across the dogleg and land in the fairway where you have only a wedge shot to the green to score a 3 or 4 stroke finish. The other one is the par 4 10th hole which measures 234 yards from the white tees and here again if you are hitting the ball well you could easily drive the green over the water. In all this course is a great place to play and does not disappoint anyone that I have ever talked to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/12/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best home town course and value

Everybody is always so friendly whether you’re calling or in person live very close to the course. It is always our first place to call for availability love the layout and how laid-back it is and friendly. Everybody is on and off the course. Don’t skip this course give them a try if u have never played there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/12/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good day at golf

other than the under construction parts the rest of the course was great.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/04/2024

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course is great

This course is perfect is you're needing to work on your irons. You better being your A game fore your short game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/04/2024

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Track!

You can't go wrong playing here for fun, or to tune up you're overall golf game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/24/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maintenance

Course was under maintenance, had to play the back 9 twice. Did not know course was under maintenance until I got to the course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/24/2024

We apologize for the inconvenience caused due to the maintenance work. Thank you for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Groves

Really like playing this course - short but challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thank you for visiting us at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My home course

I found this course shortly after moving to the area. After visiting the driving range, I met some ladies that were all a part of the women's league that just finished their round. They were very friendly and welcoming and invited me to join their league, which I gladly accepted. I have only been paying once a week with them as well as some special tournaments. Even though I am not a very good player, I love to play and have made some great friendships there. I look forward to playing each week and hope to improve my game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Short Course

This is one of the best short courses in the Lutz/Land O Lakes area. Great tee boxes, fairways, and greens kept very clean. Overall, a great community to golf in.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/12/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The groves golf course

I was not expecting as much water holes and lost at least three balls. They had closed the front nine for fixing up the course. But the value to play with cart included was a steal. They only charged 20.00 with a cart..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine twice

The front nine was closed so the back nine twice was the answer. Love this course. Didn’t do any better playing the same holes a second time but the opportunity to play a different club on a second try was fun. Will be back when all 18 are ready

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/05/2024

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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thanks so much for your review and feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great short course kept in great condition

This is a fun, challenging course for a short/executive course. The greens and fairways were kept in very good condition. Depending on the time of day, you can get through the course fairly quickly, however, it is in a retirement community, so, if you go when it’s busy, you could be stuck behind many older foursomes that tend to play slow and can add considerable wait times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thanks so much for your review and feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I love this course!

This is one of the best public courses in the Tampa Bay area! Yesterday, the fairways were in fairly bad condition compared to how they usually are. The greens looked great, though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thank you for visiting us at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoy playing here every time. You can work on all your shots. Love going here. Friendly staff and always feel good when we leave.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

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