The Groves
The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.3
1783 Reviews (1783)
5 Stars
1029
4 Stars
602
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
90.1%
Recommend this course
1708 out of 1783 reviews
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4.2
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 82 reviews
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4.1
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.0%
Recommend this course
117 out of 136 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
1783 Reviews (1783)

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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Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Motivating course

This course is very inviting and motivating to keep golfing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Track

There were some rough spots on the course, but they were getting necessary attention and most of the course was in good condition for this time of year. Fun layout and an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Nice course to play. Tee boxes need more work. Greens could use tending to.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

The course is in decent shape for a public course. This is my go to course for a quick round. After 12 is usually good if you want to play by yourself

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific course

As usual this place is fun, challenging and has the best greens in Central Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Solo Dolemite

This was my first time playing this course and I greatly enjoyed it. I played a round by myself just to get a feel for the course and it’s layiut before teaming up with others. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the course was in magnificent condition. I’ll definitely be back in the near future!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good value.

Groves is a well maintained course, good greens and bunkers. Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

And Then

We enjoy playing there as it suits our age and abilities. However the front 9 was like playing in a swamp. The back nine was completely different and fine to play. They really need to improve the drainage on the front 9.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 7
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 13
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
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