The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.5
1686 Reviews (1686)
5 Stars
985
4 Stars
569
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.2%
Recommend this course
1624 out of 1686 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 87 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
192 Reviews (192)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.7%
Recommend this course
178 out of 192 reviews
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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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4.5
1686 Reviews (1686)

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Better than expected!

I read a bunch of recent reviews stating bare spots in the fairway… but I didn’t even notice. Maybe a couple along the whole course. Definitely not enough to make me view the course badly. Personally, I thought the course looked to be in great condition. Gorgeous greens; very nice fairways; challenging little course; tons of fun. Pace of play was slow because it was just my wife and I, and the people in front of us just kept going instead of offering for us to play through. The only negative thing I could say, would be about how swampy it was… but that’s only because of all the rain we’ve had (which can’t be controlled). I’d definitely come back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible

Booked in golf now and got there and stayed collar shirts. Nothing stated on Golf Now but the guy at the counter was very much a person who should not deal with people. Arrogant and rude like he was King. From Wisconsin and will put reviews out there so people go elsewhere and save the headache of dealing with such an awful person!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Wow! Never thought I would see this course in this condition!

I have played this course many times and had always walked away impressed with the condition. But yesterday the condition took a 180. The greens did roll true, but slow is an understatement. The fairways were sandy and spotty with thin grass. Hopefully they can turn it around and get the fairways and tee boxes back to playable conditions.

Conditions Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice short course

A good course for working on your iron and hybrid game. Course was a little thin in spots on the fairway and some tee boxes, but overall it’s an enjoyable to play. My wife is a beginner and likes that no one is pushing her.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
2.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

half a golf course

greens great! fairways poop!

Just book eslewhere

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Three cheers for the greens keeper as the greens are great, a bit slow but great. However, I’d avoid this course as the tee boxes were horrendous and many, if not all the fairways had wide swaths of just sand and barely a blade of grass. Slow play as the course is only 4000 yards from the tips and you have to wait for folks to clear the greens on the short par 4s. Far better value elsewhere if you want to play golf but this course is a hackers delight….and it shows.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 08/02/2025

As a hacker would say.

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes

The boxes are in poor condition need a lot of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways

We were unaware of the course being aerated. Very hot day. Too many cart path only

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
4JR
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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