Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club

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
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Golf courses at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
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Dade City, FloridaSemi-Private
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Dade City, FloridaSemi-Private
Images from Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Favorite hole Photo submitted by hockeydad20 on 12/10/2024
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Photo submitted by kook92683 on 07/08/2024
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Photo submitted by Mortey on 12/03/2023
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Photo submitted by u000003936527 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u000003936527 on 12/14/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161833352 on 09/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u523099479 on 05/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u511815501 on 12/17/2020
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Photo submitted by Ronthreadgill on 11/04/2020
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Photo submitted by jowens88 on 04/30/2020
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Photo submitted by jowens88 on 04/30/2020
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Photo submitted by iPutt3 on 05/07/2019
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Hole 10 green on the South course Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
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Lines on the greens after being punched. Difficult to putt with these grabbing the ball as it rolled into them. Photo submitted by bvmagic on 05/30/2016
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Par 3 down hill Photo submitted by Michaelreber on 06/17/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001970096 on 03/18/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001970096 on 03/18/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001970096 on 03/18/2013
Course review
The senior tee boxes are the worst I have ever played. Course not worth what I had to pay
Nice Course - Bad Pace of Play/Value
Nice course with rolling hills which offered a good change of scenery for Florida however pace of play was terrible. It took us 5.5 hours to finish. We did call the clubhouse (people behind us did as well multiple times, they were members and apologetic) but nothing was done. Multiple times we had 4 groups waiting on a par 4 (group on green, group in fairway waiting to hit and 2 groups waiting on the tee box). We did get a hot deals for $80 a round, not even sure that was a good value as TPC Tampa has similar rates / course was in good shape, greens were consistent speed, we’d consider playing again if pace of play was faster.
100 degrees at tee time
At tee time it was a 100 degrees
Even with the hot temperatures of summer we enjoyed our round on this course. We were delayed arriving at the course due to multiple traffic obstructions but the staff was very accommodating. The curse was in great condition considering the area had been experiencing a drought and a cold adult beverage topped off a great afternoon. We look forward to playing both courses when it’s a bit cooler.
Bang for your buck
I wish the Fees were less . would play here more often.
Hidden Gem
Course was in between myself and friend in clermont and we were shocked at how nice the layout was. Tough, but not the toughest. Apparently the South course was an old Q school course. Definitely gonna play again.
Badgerboss
Glad to have a chance to bring such joy to my playing partner who hadn't played at Lake Jovita before. He had the best day of his life he said. Staff was joking with us so those 2 guys started us off with a jolt of fun. I've played both South and North layouts. South is more interesting and scenic.Greens were slower than I remembered. So not quite up to par. Pace of play was perfect for us. Thanks for a wonderful day. One moe thing. Can you drop price a bit?
Amazing Course!
It was our first time playing lake Jovita and I can say with confidence that it will not be our last. The conditions were fantastic, staff was friendly and the amenities were top notch. Can’t wait to go back and try the south course.
Great Day
Course was in great shape and pace of play was perfect.
This is Logs go to Track
We always enjoy our days at Lake Jovita. Pace of play was perfect on this round. Always a pleasure for The LOGs
17 good golf holes
After you get past the ridiculous 1st hole (unless you can carry your driver 290 you will have a mid iron off the tee and another mid iron into the green) the other 17 holes are very good and well maintained.
Poor winter condition and maintenance.
They didn't reveal the poor condition of the greens and a temporary green on 18 of the South course until we checked in. I wouldn't have made the tee time if I knew the conditions. Winter dormancy is still evident on most tee boxes and greens. They have a disease on the greens as those were very short and the front nine had been aerated in the last week. The greens didn't hold. The putting surface was like the sidewalk. It is a beautiful layout. The bunkers were recently filled with the best sand. I wouldn't go back.
Great Courses at Lake Jovita
Played the north course last year, which was excellent. The starter recommended we also play the south course if we had a chance. So this year we took the hour and 1/2 ride from Bradenton and played the south course. Loved the layout and course aesthetics. The greens are extremely challenging, which I liked. The pro shop guys were extremely welcoming. Most of the course was in great shape. There were a couple of rough tee boxes and not much grass around some of the greens, due possibly to dormancy. There was a temporary green on #18 as sand traps were being worked on. Overall it really is a must play if you're in the area. IF it's windy I was told the south course is where you want to be. We, however had an ideal day. We shall return.
Prefer North Course when playing Lake Jovita
I prefer playing the North Course at Lake Jovita when choosing between the two. We played after a rainstorm and it was cart path only so took 4 1/2 hours. The course held up well with the rain with t-boxes, fairways and greens all being in great shape. The starter got us out early and slow play was not an issue. All staff were great and enjoyed a visit with Mike in the clubhouse waiting on the rain. This is one of the best places to play in the area that has reasonable rates for weekday t-times. This course should be a staple in the rotation.
Challenging but Fun to Play
The staff at Lake Jovita were friendly and helpful. The starter was great, had the t-box on schedule and moving along. There was no wait, and the round was completed in a little over 4 hours. Always enjoy playing Lake Jovita during our winter break. The t boxes were in pretty good shape and the greens were excellent which has been the case over the past few years. I found the bunkers to be not so good. The goal is to stay out of them but when you find yourself in one it is disappointing when you can tell they haven't been raked or cleaned up in quite a while and quite a few footprints. They are in the process of redoing the bunkers (#9) so maybe they will get to them over time. Plan to play here again next year.