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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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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Groves Golf Course

Great short course! Play pace was very good and the course is well maintained. We would definitely play this course again, and I would recommend it to any intermediate golfer. Beautiful scenery filled with Florida wildlife (birds and gators)! We enjoyed this course immensely!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The Groves golf course

Very nice little course. It’s short but it doesn’t play short. Doglegs off the tee will make you use less club on several holes. Bunkers also well placed to help make your club selection. Everything is in great condition except the greens don’t hold at all. Hard to find a ball mark after hitting a high wedge into the green. Greens are in good condition and are smooth. Speed is good and they putt well. Fairways and tees are in very good condition also with green grass everywhere. Will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Staff unfriendly

When we asked about military discount we were lectured that they only offered it to Active Military. That Disabled Veterans or Reserve veterans do not qualify. We were very insulted both of us being disabled from our service. He could have just said no. The course location would most likely inhibit active duty from playing there but they hide behind saying they offer discount to military

Found Slow play and course conditions are average for this time of year

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rating the course

For a shout course, nicely challenging. Need to place your shots well to score well,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wet day

It rained hard all 18 it was fun course in good condition but boy was it wet

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a Starter

I showed up and I’m not exaggerating there were 3 different tee times crowding the first tee. A line of 5 carts waiting to play. Could also use a ranger. Also who sets 3 hour 20 min time limit for 18 holes. Tee’d off at 2:50 and by time I got to the 15th I kept getting reminders on the gps telling me that I had to have the cart turned in by 6pm and that the sprinklers will turn on shortly after. I don’t think the course needs new staff but better management of the course overall with pace of play.

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

Too many tee ties all together. Very very slow

Some times there were as many as 6 carts waiting at a hole. Will not book a Sunday again but definitely want to play here again during the week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course/wildlife

Course was nice everything was green for this time of year. Course winded through preserves and housing. Plenty of wildlife turtles, cranes and yes gators😄. Only draw back played with father /son who kept playing 2 balls and starter let us know up front that it should be a 3.5 hr round, golfnow said 4 hrs. Starter found us and gave us a warning that we were 2 holes behind . This was a longer executive course with alot of water and sand. Felt alittle rushed which took away some of the enjoyment from the round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 120
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

nice course

Groves is a well maintained executive course.

tee boxes, fairways and greens all in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were a little fast

Everything was in good shape. The fairways were nice, rough was cut and kept trimmed, Traps were raked. Overall a good golfing experience. Since the course is shorter than most, got too use clubs that I generally would not. It was a welcomed change.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Q on The Grove

It’s a good course, makes you very aware of bad club choices. 9 & 18 are tough finishing holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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