12900 Lake Jovita Blvd., Dade City, Florida 33525, US
(352) 588-9200
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About Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

Staying at one of the member-owned villas at Lake Jovita offers golfers a window into what it would be like to live at this 36-hole club, whose North and South golf courses feature a surprising amount of elevation change for Florida. Its central location puts it within reach of Orlando, Tampa and even Jacksonville.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres1054
Year Opened1999
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
1431 Reviews (1431)
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Lake Jovita continues to impress

Lake Jovita continues to be my favorite course in the Tampa area. The value of play is very good, especially in the summer. As a big fan of fast greens, I always feel at home here, which seems to be few and far between in the area. More space than a traditional Florida course allows for more forgiveness and better views. I highly recommend playing this course if possible.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Top Rated

One of the best course in Florida. I have played many of them. 1st class . Long drive from south Hillsborough county, but worth it.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing

If you want a great course, great holes, this is the course to play.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice round

3 1/2 hour round. Cart girl was timely. Staff was friendly and helpful. Course in great shape especially for this time of year. No complaints

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wait a week or two

I haven't played the South course in a while but have always loved it. Amazing layout and just great facility in general. The course isn't and it's best shape right now though since they put a couple of weeks ago so I would wait another 2 weeks before I played it and then it should be back in great shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Lake Jovita

One of the best in the area. Greens are in great shape.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Loved it

I love this course , really fun and challenging layout and greens. I will 100% be back again.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Punches Greens

Still one of my favorite courses, love the layout, staff this time were very professional. They’ve had a lot of rain lately so the bunkers had standing water in them. The greens were punched which is a bit of downer since the best part of these courses. Had to be done though. Will play again once the greens roll smooth.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Disappointed

Lake Jovita South is typically one of my favorite courses in the area, however, this was not the course that I have played several times before. The bunkers were in terrible shape and most of them were filled with several inches of water. The greens had been recently aerated but this was not mentioned when booking the tee time. Due to the course conditions, the rate should have been much cheaper than the price I paid.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fast Greens

Lake Jovita (North)is one of the nicest courses in the Tampa Bay area. For a high handicapper it is a real challenge, not so much in your approach to the greens but once you get on the greens. The greens are some of the fastest greens I've seen around and I play an average of 4 rounds of golf a week at various courses. Despite this, it was an incredibly great day with great friends, especially for a hot deal price of $25. A couple tee boxes need work, but the fairways are in great condition, the sand traps are filled with sand, unlike many surrounding courses that are rock hard or thin. Play the North Course, you won't be disappointed. My next venture there is to play the South Course, which is just as good and even more challenging than the North Course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always fun

Course in pretty good shape. Some fairways had areas with weeds, greens were excellent.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

South course closed - played north

Booked a tee time on line for South course, but when arrived was informed south course was closed and was sent on to north course (south course greens had been aerated week prior and then a large rain storm had washed off the top dressing so greens were not ready... can't control mother nature).

Luckily for me, I enjoy the North Course just as well. Layout is beautiful and challenging. Tee boxes and green fringe in spots is a little rough. Fairways in great shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

One of my new favorites.

I played the south course about 6 years ago while working in Tampa and was scheduled to paly again today. I really liked the south course but it had just been aeriated and was closed. they had me playing the north course and man was that a jot to play. Lots of nice views elevation changes and a nice layout. I played from white tee box and they were a little rough in spots but other boxes looked to be in better shape. fairways and greens where nearly perfect. I will defiantly play here more often now that I live near by. Only negative was the $22 dollar grouper sandwich for lunch.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 87
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The course has some interesting holes.

Beautiful course well Manicured and the staff is first class.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Over booked

Four tournaments running plus member event no parking

No carts

5:30 round

Pace of play not controlled by anyone

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem

Went to play the North course with a friend. We both live in Tampa. This was well worth the one hour drive.

Everything was in great shape and a 5 star experience. We paid only $50 and that's a steal for this course.

The only negative were the tee boxes could use a little love but otherwise the greens rolled great, fairways and rough were in good shape. I'd highly recommend any golfer that plays the local Tampa Bay public courses to check this out. Do not hesitate on making the drive.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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