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

First time

We enjoyed our round and here are my negative comments. The greens were in great shape but very slow. Other then the par 3’s there was no need for cart paths only on some holes as the course was bone dry. There were lots of bare spots anywhere off the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent experience

I took my three sons to this course for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at the course conditions during the hot summer. Everything was in excellent condition… full fairways cut perfectly, sand traps the were like powdered snow, greens that were perfect for putting and challenged your skill level no matter what your experience is. I couldn’t have been happier. I am 52 years old and have been playing golf since I was 11.. I would highly recommend this course.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Sand

Sand on most greens very disappointing. Called ahead to ask about greens, pro shop said they were excellent, not true. Will not be back

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Greens were smooth consistent and slow but could be longer cut do to heat

Always played earlier in the year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Golf

Had a great time. Course in good condition. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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
Difficulty Moderate
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5.0
Previously Played

Well maintained

This course is always well maintained. Greens are in beautiful shape, fairways are always green, even the roughs look good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 177
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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The Groves, while quite short is still a big challenge for a high handicapper, like myself. Course conditions were great, nice smooth, fast greens and nice close-cut fairways, but you need to keep your tee shots in the fairway as water comes into play on several holes...it's always a fun course to play and looking to return there again someday soon......

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
4JR
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

With lack of rain this course is in good condition. Greens roll true, tee boxes in good shape, fairways in great condition considering the weather as of late. Pace of play is comfortable no waiting and no one pressing from behind. One complaint is in grill went in looking for a sandwich or hotdog something fast. Was told they backed up and it would take a long time to get food. There was only one group seated and they had just been served. This is not the first time the grill has failed to deliver over the course of 10 visits only once were we able to get a sandwich at the turn. Back to golfing if you want a short thinking course this fits the bill.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointing Course even at a low price

How do I begin this review the course itself the neighborhood was nice. Staff was very friendly, but the course itself was so poorly maintained that the fairways were like the rough. There were dirt patches everywhere. Tee boxes weren’t cut, driving range itself wasn’t cut and it wasn’t until about the fourth hole that we got a notification on our cart saying that they close at 7 o’clock When they sold the teatime at 4:40 so unfortunately due to a group ahead of us they teed off 25 minutes late and we are only able to do nine of our 18 holes that we paid for by the time we went back to the clubhouse. The clubhouse had closed at 5:30 and was unable to speak to anyone about the situation. I do not recommend it and best of luck finding a different course to play for it even if you’re tight on a budget.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fairways and greens were in excellent condition. All the other courses i have played in the area have been dried out due to the drought conditions in our area. Was very very impressed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not a fan of the new layout

They swapped holes 9 and 18, not sure why as it will make traffic worse on the last 2 holes each 9 and the scorecard isn’t updated either. Greens in good shape, not fast but not a carpet

Pace Excellent
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