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Conditions
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Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this Par 65 course a welcoming choice for golfers of all levels. The hilly, water-lined layout offers genuine challenge and strong value for a short Florida course.

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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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)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Brunch 8
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Undulating Greens 34
Narrow Fairways 30
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 39
Locals 25
Beginners 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 36
Near Local Attractions 14
In the 'Burbs 12

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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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The course was in good shape but it was challenging to find the entrance to the new parking lot

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Friendliness Excellent
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Previously Played

A Good Test

This executive course is a real test of both shot making and short game prowess.. With water and steep double-tiered greens on all 18 it requires good club selection & shot making prowess. Normally easy holes can play hard depending on wind direction. Greens are in near perfect shape. Chipping and tee area still need work and are marginal at best. A good test of golf though. Layout is great and the stretch between 14 thru 18 can't be beat!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 187
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Excellent Greens, Nice Change From Playing Longer Courses

Played early afternoon mid-week round. Tee boxes were a bit rough but rest of course was in decent shape. Greens were not fast but rolled true and speed of all greens was consistent. Course was not crowded but pace of play was very slow because we got stuck behind a threesome who fell several holes behind the foursome in front of them. Had we of teed of one group earlier, or had they let us play through, it would have been a totally different experience. Would definitely come back and actually like this shorter course as much as it’s full sized sibling (The Highlands Course).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Off season - great value

The weather couldn't have been better. great day on the golf course. Grateful to have such a nice course in the area open to the public.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need colored flags on the greens front back and center.

Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Employees & staff are not always friendly. Non-member, day players like myself are often ignored and treated poorly. They seem to forget that we're paying customers too.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played with my wife, a high handicapper.It's a good learning course for her b/c it is not long and the greens are slower than many other courses.

We loved the layout. There are some "gimme" holes, but most of the par three holes require a good shot..

Some of the greens are in sketchy condition, but overall they roll true.

The tee conditions on the red and white tees were well below average.

Overall it's a fun course with extensive Florida wildlife in abundance.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging short course!

The course makes you reflect on what club to use on most shots! Fun and challenging for intermediate and advanced players!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 187
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Have played the Highlands Course @ The Meadows many times and enjoy it very much. Tried The Groves Course for the first time and find that it was in much better condition than Highlands with far more interesting greens. Although a much shorter course than I’m used to, it never seemed as if we were playing an “executive course”. Holes were fair and interesting. Greens (especially on the par 3’s) are large and undulated, allowing for a wide range of hole placements and yardages. Will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens were in great shape. The red tee boxes in poor shape but that seems to be pretty standard at most courses.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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