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4.4
491 Reviews (491)
5 Stars
281
4 Stars
156
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
92.4%
Recommend this course
450 out of 491 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7153 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.2

Although it is tucked away among rolling green hills and mature oaks, Lake Jovita Country Golf & Country Club is conveniently less than 30 minutes north of Tampa. The club offers two championship golf courses, the North and the South. The South Course, the original track at Lake Jovita, has a more traditional design than the other course. It features generous fairways and velvety-smooth greens. The layout weaves through lakes and ponds that into play on several holes. The course was built to fully utilize the hilly terrain, incorporating a variety of elevation changes throughout. The par-5 11th hole even features a 94-foot drop from tee to green, which is the largest natural elevation change in the entire state. It is one of Florida's "must-play" courses

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Lehman (1999) Kurt Sandness (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, slacks or shorts (walking short length) are preferred: work-out shorts or denim are not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
491 Reviews (491)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 18
Forced Carries 18
Undulating Greens 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Playing Multiple Courses 11
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
In the 'Burbs 11

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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course.

This course is always in great shape and has very beautiful holes. Greens ae good shape also!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A gem

Excellent day, a gem. Very, very nice course, tee boxes, fairways, sand traps, greens, A-1

Would go back anyday, played the south course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course Around!

This course is by far above and beyond any other course locally. I’ve been playing here since it opened. What a Beautiful view from the clubhouse looking over the 9th and 18th holes but the Beauty is just the beginning. The driving range is top notch as well as the putting green. Fairways are in great condition, greens are like you are putting at TPC Sawgrass. The staff is above 10 stars they really make you feel welcome. I’ve played all the courses around and TPC, Cheval, even saddlebrook and they are not even close to a good value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, conditions weren’t the best

Course was good but some tees were closed and holes shortened. Disappointing. Price wasn’t reduced. Full price for less than full course. North was better condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun day on the south course

Played a round of golf with my son and had an enjoyable day. He hits it further than I do so playing from different tees evened things out. Both of us had a challenging, but fair course to play.

Check-in was easy and the staff was friendly. We saw the beverage cart 3-4 times during our round which was more than adequate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hills in Florida?

Was a bit surprised to find the course on the hilly side especially for Florida. Nice layout with a tons of fairway bunkers. Greens rolled very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lake Jovita never disappoints

Since World woods went offline Lake Jovita has become my favorite course in the area. It’s not a bad drive from Tampa and the layout is great. Cart girl was working hard and pace was good. If you can get a Golf now deal grab it. Even if not it’s worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Too Slow

Paying top dollar for a round where you play for 10min and the sit for 10min is ridiculous. Terrible pace of play and it’s not the group in front of us but seemingly the whole course. Writing this as I wait (again) on #10 for what is looking like a 5hr 15min round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a Good Time

Normally not an issue, but pace a play was quite slow today. Great course in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course

The course is in great shape considering its winter , and it has been cold here in Fl . The entire course was well maintained , and greens / fairways are in great shape . The course was very busy and thus the pace of play was awful , 5 plus hours . This course is a must play for the good golfer , the scenery is awesome , and the course is fun , but difficult

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in very great condition

Fairways and greens outstanding. Necessary maintenance being done in bunkers, may close a hole, so may play 17 holes. Greens were fast!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

My first and only 5 star

This course is immaculate. Worth the drive from Davenport. Great layout very scenic holes. You won’t be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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