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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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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Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Exceptional Course

This is our FAVORITE local course. The layout, distance, slope rating and professional employees make a winning combination!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/02/2024

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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing Executive Course

Have played at The Groves many times over the past year. This a great executive course nestled in Land O Lakes, FL. Layout of course is great for all levels of experience. Highly recommended visiting this course. The deer, critters and gators are a sight to see while golfing at The Groves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/02/2024

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 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Windy weather
Used cart

Groves golf

Great course. Extremely friendly staff. The ranger Butch is outstanding. Always remembers my name and always greets me with a smile. The only negative I can say about this course is the bar service is very slow and drinks are pricey compared to other golf courses in the area. Pro shop guys are great Nico is outstanding. A well manicured course. Some challenging high risk with high rewards holes if you make the tee shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great track for the price!!!

This course gives lots of opportunities to score and is very well maintained. GPS on the quiet cart was very helpful. It's a cool track, and the tees, greens, fairways, and bunkers were very nicely maintained. The staff is friendly, and that hot dog at the turn did the trick. Thanks again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course and super great staff!

I try and play at The Groves at lest 1-2 times a week
What keeps bringing my back, the staff and nice GPS carts!
It’s a nice challenging course!
Well groomed fairways!
Plus nice size greens for a short course!
The beautiful nature and wonderful wildlife, keeps me coming back!
I have sent friends there, who are hooked on this course!
I like helping new golfers navigate the tricky terrain and water hazards!
I’m playing this Sunday!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Short but Challenging

Found the course to be short but still challenging

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

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course around, for sure!

I love this course!
Turn on my friends to it, they love it too!
All the staff and course workers are very friendly and accommodating!
Today I was paired with two college students.
They played the Blue pro tees, topping the ball, hitting an average of 50 yards.
I tried to help them play better and faster, but to no avail.
After holding everyone up, we finally made it to a the back 9. Or so I thought. They both said they’re stopping for a 30 min break!
Best thing that ever happened to me!
Caught up with a 3 some, played with them!
They were good golfers
Anyway I scored a 39 on the front and a 33 on the back.
Big difference!
This great executive course is fascinating and the pace of play usually moves right along!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/25/2024

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

I have played The groves many times and it never ceases to amaze me how well kept it is... The tee boxes the fairways the bunkers and the greens are in excellent condition... I would highly recommend this course... The staff is very friendly.. I would give it 10 Stars if I could...AAA+++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/25/2024

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Groves Golf and Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good little trek

This is a nice course with some beautiful landscapes of swamps/lakes. The course is pretty short but pretty challenging with doglegs and tough greens. Perfect course to practice irons and some reachable par 4s & 5s.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/26/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging short course for seasoned golfers

It's probably the best layout short course in the Tampa Bay area. The greens were very nice. The bunkers were all raked and plush. My only complaint is the tee boxes a lot of divots, some weren't mowed. Not sure why they neglect it. I'm a 10 handicap and played with a new golfer and we had a blast. Challenging for me and fun for him. Will definitely be back though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value for the Money

This course is always fun to play and in great shape for the price. We return often because of the proximity to our home and never leave upset (other than when we play poorly)!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course, friendly staff

The course is one of my favorites. Always in excellent condition, pace of play is always good, and friendly staff. When you’re done go inside for a drink and a bite to eat. The food is very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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