Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club - South Course
About
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
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Gold | 72 | 7153 yards | 74.2 | 135 |
Blue | 72 | 6690 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
White | 72 | 6206 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
Green | 72 | 5750 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
Black (W) | 72 | 5603 yards | 72.3 | 130 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5145 yards | 70.3 | 121 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Gold M: 74.0/141 | 465 | 549 | 368 | 193 | 403 | 456 | 202 | 420 | 534 | 3590 | 422 | 559 | 221 | 562 | 146 | 420 | 451 | 362 | 420 | 3563 | 7153 |
Blue M: 71.7/136 | 421 | 531 | 333 | 181 | 393 | 425 | 172 | 390 | 501 | 3347 | 395 | 537 | 201 | 539 | 134 | 394 | 402 | 341 | 400 | 3343 | 6690 |
White M: 69.8/133 W: 76.0/133 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 379 | 384 | 151 | 372 | 471 | 3127 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 363 | 364 | 320 | 384 | 3111 | 6238 |
White/Green M: 69.2/129 | 387 | 505 | 315 | 163 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 3013 | 366 | 511 | 180 | 518 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 320 | 344 | 2955 | 5968 |
Green M: 67.7/123 W: 73.2/128 | 381 | 470 | 310 | 150 | 333 | 359 | 151 | 339 | 461 | 2954 | 319 | 492 | 143 | 456 | 105 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 344 | 2770 | 5724 |
Red M: 64.8/117 W: 69.6/120 | 326 | 433 | 216 | 115 | 310 | 277 | 126 | 339 | 448 | 2590 | 319 | 426 | 97 | 422 | 100 | 309 | 302 | 287 | 293 | 2555 | 5145 |
Family M: 60.8/109 W: 63.8/107 | 275 | 323 | 216 | 115 | 240 | 220 | 90 | 220 | 320 | 2019 | 208 | 330 | 90 | 330 | 90 | 234 | 256 | 215 | 247 | 2000 | 4019 |
Handicap | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
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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 Ronthreadgill on 11/04/2020
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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
It was hot and a few storms came through but my son and I finished.
The course was in good shape except the sand traps (all) were in bad shape due to the rain.
Overall we had a great time on the south .
Great course but didn’t get to finish
Only got to play 10 holes before bad storm came and we had to leave. So only played half and got charged full price.
Great course but greens punched
We play this course frequently and were told the greens had been punched eight days earlier but unfortunately they were still not in great shape and it was no fun putting.. We will be back soon as this is one of the greatest courses in the area !
One of the best in a hour drive
I got a deal time for $70. It was totally worth it! The course condition is always good! Greens are in great shape and tees and fairways are well kept. Everything is green and has grass! Carts are nice and staff is great! Only thing it's missing is a few more on course amenities, more water and cups and bathrooms. And the bunkers were a bit rough might be renovating them couldn't tell wasn't in them much. I would spend $70 to play here again in a heart beat and maybe even $100. But it might be a stretch for $135 or whatever the weekend rate is.
Fantastic. Feels and looks like what the pros play on.
Fantastic course
Thoroughly enjoyed the South Course . First hole is a very challenging start . Always great condition and well worth a visit. Club House and pro shop both friendly and welcoming. Stunning view from the restaurant.
Pristine Condition
The course is in absolute perfect condition right. Found a deal on Golfnow for $60. Well worth it. The starter said they are preparing for the Open qualifying round. Greens area super fast and rough is almost as good as fairways.
Great golf course and good test of skills.
The golf course has great scenery and nice layout. Some long par 4’s will test the average golfer. Can’t wait to play the course again. Only drawback is the bunkers are in terrible shape. The sand is clumpy and not what you would expect on a course of this caliber. The bunkers should be pristine for the cost of play. Stay out of the bunkers and this course is near the top in the area.
never disappointed
For me, it's the court I prefer to play when I come to Florida. The asking price to play is very reasonable. Today the bunkers were not in good condition. very icy welcome from the assistant to the pro.
Play this course
Complete satisfaction with course conditions. Bunkers not fully recovered from recent rain storms.
Lake Jovita south
Had played this course last year and wanted to play it again. Played on a overcast and wi dy day and enjoyed it. The tee boxes looked like they could usa a little TLC as well as some of the HUGE greens. But the most disappointing thing about the course this year is the condition of the numerous traps throughout the course. With the excepion of the ones you can see from the clubhouse, most of the others were lacking sand or they needed to be raked badly. I hope they either remove some of the traps or they put sand in them.
Please rake your bunkers
Course layout was great. Tee boxes, fairways and greens are well maintained. The fringes around the greens were a little rough,. None of the sand bunkers around the greens were raked. When playing less expensive courses this would be acceptable, but not for the rate they charge.
Great layout
First time playing the course - bunkers weren’t always the best on most holes. They need work but course was in good condition and the layout was challenging. Would definitely play again.
Jovita South
Great layout and in wonderful condition. Always a great experience playing at Lake Jovita.