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4.1
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4.0
Friendliness
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Pace
4.3
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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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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is short for me.

Course is short for my liking and its condition is in poor shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Nice place to play and staff very nice

Will be going back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough little Par 65 Executive course

Lots of water and strategically placed hazards. Makes the course a little bit tougher than your normal executive course.

Very enjoyable few hours to play, no hurry on a Sunday Afternoon in November in Florida.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

beginner course

unfortunately, no practice facility unless you are a member

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only 4300 yds from the back tees

Should’ve looked more in depth at the course description but the course was very very short. Only one par five. Six or seven par threes. A great beginner course but would not recommend for experienced golfers

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for a tune-up or practicing your irons

Short course in average to slightly below average condition but a heck of a lot of fun. Great for couples or people with different skill sets because it plays easy, greens are slow but consistent, and for some looking to work on their short/iron game I found it terrific. Staff if super friendly, they have rental (decent) clubs, etc.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Underwhelming

Too short. Tee boxes in bad shape. Greens good but slow. Now I know why everyone plays Tbe Highlands.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some tips

The Groves course has not been updated on any of the GPS course apps. Grint, Garmin etc., do not have the entire course correct when downloading. This is aggravating. Bring your range finder to estimate yardage. Other than that and the rudeness of the staff, it is a fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grooved out

The course was in OK shape but nothing like the other Meadows Highlands course and had many short holes. If you want to work on your short game then this might work for you.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice day at The Groves!

It's a fun course. My wife beat me again! Darn. We played in just over 2 hours... and we had a shower that lasted only 2 minutes. :-)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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