The Groves Golf Course in Sarasota, Florida, USA

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4.0

1141 Reviews (1141)

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563

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185

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Conditions

3.7

Value

4.1

Layout

4.0

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

3.7

84.9%

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3.9

52 Reviews (52)

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Conditions

3.6

Value

3.9

Layout

3.9

Pace

4.2

Amenities

3.5

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4.5

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About

Holes 18

Type Public

Style Executive

Par 63

Length 3852 yards

Slope 110

Rating 62.5

Editor's Note: The course is temporarily closed.

Designed by Arthur Hills, the Groves Golf Course may be a "short" course but it's still a challenge. It's one of three courses operated by Meadows Country Club. With a layout that sprawls across more than 50 acres, the par-63 layout feels more like a championship par-72 course. The layout is comprised of nine par 4s, eight par 3s, and one par 5. The course rewards accuracy and good shot placement, meaning it's not strength that matters but being able to strategize. The seventh hole is a memorable par 3 that appears simple enough thanks to a massive and seemingly inviting green, but the problem isn't hitting the green but getting your shot on the same level as the pin. There is a 5-foot slope that runs through the green, the severity of which is matched only by some of the greens at Augusta National.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Blue	63	3852 yards	62.5	110
White	63	3524 yards	61.3	106
Red (W)	63	2951 yards	60.3	100

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Groves

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Blue M: 60.4/108 W: 62.3/112	356	261	275	118	126	292	146	158	478	2210	241	155	246	126	310	178	163	268	314	2001	4211
White M: 59.1/106 W: 60.8/109	340	246	235	108	116	281	136	143	416	2021	217	140	213	116	272	156	148	247	285	1794	3815
Red W: 60.0/108	248	189	197	87	104	258	126	128	406	1743	188	82	173	106	251	126	128	185	210	1449	3192
Handicap	9	11	13	17	15	3	5	7	1		10	4	8	18	16	2	14	12	6
Par	4	4	4	3	3	4	3	3	5	33	4	3	4	3	4	3	3	4	4	32	65
Handicap (W)	7	13	11	17	15	3	5	9	1		4	18	12	16	10	2	14	8	6

Course Details

Year Built 1987

Golf Season Year round

Architect Arthur Hills (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Bunker Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.0

1141 Reviews (1141)

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InTheHole

Played On 06/04/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

uCWUZ1689CW

Played On 05/31/2023

Reviews 21

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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Tess1323

Played On 05/30/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314161171776

Played On 05/28/2023

Reviews 12

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

u314163954224

Played On 05/25/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Good short game course … very friendly staff … it may be a par 63 course but plays like a par 72 … accuracy is a must .. if your right or left of the target moguls will bounce your shot into the schmutes or Into the water … greens are good but very few straight putts everything breaks right or left … but prepared to accept lots of 3 putts … but it is a great course… you will very much enjoy TRYING to tame it …. Go play you’ll be glad you did … I will defiantly be back …I got my butt kicked and now I know how it plays … I shot an 81 … but very much enjoyed the challenge.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u314162577690

Played On 05/26/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Grounds kept nicely

Not a lot of holes that are 400+, but I liked using different clubs from the various tees.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u314159802372

Played On 05/23/2023

Reviews 29

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

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u394094678

Played On 05/17/2023

Reviews 11

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Fair

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

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John7927089

Played On 05/16/2023

Reviews 70

Handicap 20-24

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Good for your short game

Greens are rock hard and holding them is nearly impossible. Fairways are firm but have fair amounts of grass despite dry months. T boxes are in decent shape. Snowbirds are gone so pace of play is good on weekdays, midafternoon is best. Most holes on the back feed into ponds on one or more sides so accurate approaches are needed. Kinda fun par three executive course with some par fours and short fives thrown in. At $25 for 18 in afternoon’s after 3:00 I would recommend!

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

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3605jjt

Played On 05/13/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

henrenden1

Played On 05/11/2023

Reviews 8

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Played On 05/10/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Good thing it was cheap

Course is poorly laid out and marked. Flags next to flags. Couldn’t figure out the 9th hole and couldn’t figure out how to get back. Aesthetically it’s boring and beat up. The staff was nice.

Conditions Poor

Value Good

Layout Poor

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

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u314159621848

Played On 05/07/2023

Reviews 229

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

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corybaxter

Played On 05/05/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Groves

Course is in pretty good shape for the time of year.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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uptick36

Played On 05/06/2023

Reviews 14

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

corybaxter

Played On 05/05/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

7k19VlTBTaBuDHjSr0uF

Played On 05/04/2023

Reviews 8

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

WORTH THE MONEY

Groves has dropped its rates since Snowbird season is over. Good greens with challenging holes.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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u314162443699

Played On 04/29/2023

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Fair

Pace Good

Amenities Poor

Comment

Daemke

Played On 04/26/2023

Reviews 45

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314161386096

Played On 04/25/2023

Reviews 17

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of The Groves Golf Course?

The Groves Golf Course is located at 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida 34235, Sarasota County.

Is The Groves Golf Course open to the public?

Yes, The Groves Golf Course is open to the public.

What year did The Groves Golf Course open?

The Groves Golf Course was built in 1987.

Who designed The Groves Golf Course?

Arthur Hills (1987) is the architect of The Groves Golf Course.

What is the par of The Groves Golf Course

The par of The Groves Golf Course is 63.

What is the length of The Groves Golf Course

The length of The Groves Golf Course is 3852 yards.

What is the rating of The Groves Golf Course

The rating of The Groves Golf Course is 62.5.

What is the slope of The Groves Golf Course

The slope of The Groves Golf Course is 110.

What are the course conditions at The Groves Golf Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at The Groves Golf Course are good.

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