The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.3
1772 Reviews (1772)
5 Stars
1024
4 Stars
600
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
91.2%
Recommend this course
1699 out of 1772 reviews
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4.2
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 84 reviews
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4.2
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.8%
Recommend this course
137 out of 156 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

4.3
1772 Reviews (1772)

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 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Nice layout, friendly staff, fair price and the course was in good condition despite recent aerificatiom.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hi golfer, our apologies. We meant the May Free Foursome Giveaway. Thank you!

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Commented on 09/25/2023

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Commented on 06/06/2023

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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Meh

I’m not sure I get it. People seem to be raving about the course conditions. The Teebox is a bald. There is growth on the fairways and greens. Haven’t even been rolled over. The sand traps look nice and the course layout seems interesting. But unlikely I’m going to return

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/22/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the current course conditions. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Memorial Day at the Groves

Most of the course was in great condition, the greens were arrayed two weeks ago and a bit bumpy still.

2 tee boxes were under sod repair but playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2023

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

We had a great time! The only thing that was missing was there was no cart girl.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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 The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st staff member we met, in the check in area / office was unwelcoming and hard to deal with. Short with us as new members and we feel he was annoyed we took him away from his conversation with another after we walked in. Lady at whole one, who worked there was very inviting and nice each time we saw her throughout the day. Would recommend this place for a close and inexpensive course to play at. Watch out for the 8ft gator that likes to Sun bath at hole 12....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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
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 05/30/2023

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 91
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/24/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at The Groves Golf and Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions for the season

I gave it four stars due to the greens conditions at this time. May 22nd '23. They've irrated the greens.

This helps the greens for the next three seasons.

We got 20% off for this reason. So, we knew what we were in for when we played.

Normally, I'm playing December thru April.

Conditions are good in December, January, & February and greens are great. January, February, & March the fairways are good but start getting matted down towards March and April. Obviously, grass growth is dormant during the Winter.

Overall I love this course. I play once a week during the Winter months.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

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 The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Aeration Did Not Matter

While a 20% discount was applied by the course for the greens being aerated, the course played wonderful. The aeration on the greens barely effected putting. This is a wonderful course to play, independent of aeration.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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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 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

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 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/23/2023

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/23/2023

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 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course to get your fix

Although this course is not long, it is great if you want to work your short game along with your irons. Greens were recently aerated but the rest do the course was a solid condition.

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

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

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun layout

Despite no rain in months, the course is in great condition. Be back soon.

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

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
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!

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