The Groves Golf and Country Club
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4.5
1416 Reviews (1416)
5 Stars
822
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
96.7%
Recommend this course
1371 out of 1416 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
157 Reviews (157)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.1%
Recommend this course
154 out of 157 reviews
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4.5
256 Reviews (256)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
Recommend this course
244 out of 256 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 66
Length 3928 yards
Slope 103
Rating 61.3

Surrounded by 200 acres of carefully preserved wetlands, the Groves Golf & Country Club offers championship golf in a spectacular setting. It sits conveniently just 20 minutes north of Tampa in Land O Lakes. Maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape was a top priority when designing the golf course, which is why the layout manages to seamlessly blend into the surroundings. The course, which measures 4,026 yards, offers all of the challenging qualities of a championship-length course but can be played in four hours or less. The player-friendly golf course offers something for all skill levels whether you are a scratch golfer looking for a quick round, or a beginner looking for some challenging practice. In addition to the course, The Groves also boasts a unique aqua driving range as well as putting and chipping greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Diamond Zoysia
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Koch (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2022 #8)

Reviews

4.5
1416 Reviews (1416)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 8
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 29
Bunkers 23
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 26
Locals 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 17
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 9

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

The groves golf course

I was not expecting as much water holes and lost at least three balls. They had closed the front nine for fixing up the course. But the value to play with cart included was a steal. They only charged 20.00 with a cart..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine twice

The front nine was closed so the back nine twice was the answer. Love this course. Didn’t do any better playing the same holes a second time but the opportunity to play a different club on a second try was fun. Will be back when all 18 are ready

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thanks so much for your review and feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great short course kept in great condition

This is a fun, challenging course for a short/executive course. The greens and fairways were kept in very good condition. Depending on the time of day, you can get through the course fairly quickly, however, it is in a retirement community, so, if you go when it’s busy, you could be stuck behind many older foursomes that tend to play slow and can add considerable wait times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thanks so much for your review and feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I love this course!

This is one of the best public courses in the Tampa Bay area! Yesterday, the fairways were in fairly bad condition compared to how they usually are. The greens looked great, though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thank you for visiting us at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Groves

Really like playing this course - short but challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hello, thank you for visiting us at The Groves Golf and Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and feedback. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My home course

I found this course shortly after moving to the area. After visiting the driving range, I met some ladies that were all a part of the women's league that just finished their round. They were very friendly and welcoming and invited me to join their league, which I gladly accepted. I have only been paying once a week with them as well as some special tournaments. Even though I am not a very good player, I love to play and have made some great friendships there. I look forward to playing each week and hope to improve my game!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Short Game Relaxation

I try to play here a few times a month and the course is always in great condition. There are some challenging holes with risk reward options of going for it in 1 (5/10/13/18)but I go for a relaxing follow-up round and to work on the short game. Great nature viewing and when the summer comes I can usually get 2 rounds in very quickly in the evenings without being fatigued the next day. Great staff and they have practice facilities. My only Ace was here on the 150yd #14 si it will always be a special course for me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/10/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoy playing here every time. You can work on all your shots. Love going here. Friendly staff and always feel good when we leave.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/17/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course and Ammenities

The staff is very friendly, the course is always in great condition. Fairways and greens very nice. The food is excellent, you have to try it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Groves Review

Played Monday 4/22. Everything was fine. Course is in good shape and very short, par 66 with 8 par 3s.
If I go again it will be to practice my iron play..which I did on the back 9.
Staff very friendly in pro shop and at grille.
Played with 2 guys from Switzerland who were fun and nice. Overall a good day..
Steve B

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place for a quick round

Loved my round here, but a beautiful quiet course that was challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/22/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful challenge.

Very challenging course. Enjoyed the conditions. Greens are amazing, role true and fast. Fairways are very nice. Tee boxes are broad enough to choose your angle. I will return again and bring friends b

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, very scenic.

Course is short but challenging. You will play it different from most courses. Lots of water hazards and bunkers to challenge shot making. Staff, carts , and course were very nice. Food and drink in bar area was excellent, very gracious bartenders. Will recommend to my friends. Course in very good condition for this time of year and heavy play schedule.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2024

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Commented on 04/22/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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