The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.4
1717 Reviews (1717)
5 Stars
995
4 Stars
582
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
93.1%
Recommend this course
1649 out of 1717 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 45 reviews
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4.2
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
131 out of 146 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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4.4
1717 Reviews (1717)

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Had a 1pm tee time, no one showed so ended up playing with a 2 person group at 110pm, got to the turn and everything was stacked up, 3 some in front of me, 4 some in front of them, so i made it to 11th hole and turned around and left as it was extremely slow, due to course closure starting today and assuming everyone wanted to play.. Wish i would have know prior to booking.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/09/2023

Hello, Thank you for visiting us at our course and taking the time to write a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience didn't quite live up to your expectations. We will share your feedback with our staff to make corrections and improvements. Any feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your future experiences at our course. Thanks again for choosing us.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great short course

I was able to book a great “Hot Deal” tee time at this course. It was my first time playing and I will be back. Very short course, but it was fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day of golf

Had an overall good course, the greens were a little fuzzy, slower.. But we’re in overall good shape. Staff was friendly good layout overall good time and good value. Carts are in great shape as well as the cart paths. Has ball washers on every hole that have water in them which is a good thing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. The Groves Golf and Country Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

My favorite in the area

Course is well kept, especially the greens. Beautiful scenery too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Short course. Accurate Irons are a must...

The course is short but still challenging. Have to hit accurate iron shots or pay the penalty. You may hit a driver twice and if your a long hitter leave it at home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at The Groves Golf and Country Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Groves Golf and Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course and wildlife!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2023

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Groves Golf and Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/01/2023

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2023

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at The Groves Golf and Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great short course

Everything was great!

From the staff, the gps carts

To the great course conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Only got to play 9 holes as the rain kicked in with a nice dose of lightning. Front nine had 4 par 4's and 4 par 3's with one par 5. Lots of water/conservation areas.

Greens and bunkers were in excellent shape. Tee boxes on several holes need some work. Overall very enjoyable and will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/01/2023

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 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love the course but not all the players

I play this course very regularly but the last few weeks have been increasingly frustrating. With the exception of sanding a few tee boxes (I know its necessary) the course is in outstanding condition. That said, the players that have been playing recently have little to thought to others on the course. I frequently play as a single and on occasion I will approach the group in front of me and ask if I can play through if I'm catching them frequently. Normally this isn't an issue but recently I have found that people just ignore you and drive off after looking directly at you. Now I'm not saying its a requirement to allow people to play through but it does help the pace of play for the course. So, a little courtesy and golf etiquette go a long way.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/01/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. The Groves Golf and Country Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Value

Short target practice course. Leave the driver at home.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/24/2023

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 at our course.

Played On
Reviews 331
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2023

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 at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Default User Avatar
Commented on 04/24/2023

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 at our course.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart

Solid Greens and Layout for 4000 yard course

Lots of fun target practice type of golf. Greens in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exemplary golf experience

From the moment we arrived we were impressed. Great staff, excellent practice facility, and a course that looks far better than a drought should allow. Pace was tough for the first few holes, but this course has a ranger who actually does the job with a smile. I will absolutely be back many times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. The Groves Golf and Country Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice practice area, was greated warmly and was helped immediately. greens in very good condition, long distance if walking between green and next tee box on some holes, also some holes have tight landing areas, better hit your shots with accuracy.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Short Course

This was my first time playing this course. It is very short. The staff was very friendly. The golf carts are comfortable and come with GPS. The course conditions were very good. The water range is small, and it is difficult to find space to warm up. Pace of play was excellent, and the greens fees were reasonable. This is a great course for new golfers, but there are some challenging holes for better players.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2023

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 4-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing at our course.

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