Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club sits inside a gated Florida community, and the place is spread across rolling hills, which is pretty rare for this part of the state, so you'll notice big elevation changes on the courses, with mature oaks, lakes, and ponds all around giving it a green, peaceful feel, and the views from the North Course are especially scenic, since you can see out over the whole area. The club has two championship eighteen-hole golf courses called the North and the South, both with a par of seventy-two, the North a bit longer at 7,226 yards and the South at 7,151 yards, both built in 2002 and designed by Kurt Sandness, who's won awards for his work, both using Bermuda grass and making full use of the tricky hills and water features so you get a mix of challenging holes for experienced golfers but still manageable for beginners, and people seem to remember the quiet landscapes just as much as the golf itself. They have a fifteen-acre practice facility with bunkers, a chipping area, a one-acre putting green, and even a spot for private lessons, which they do with professionals, whether you prefer group or private instruction, and there's a Golf Shop that got picked as one of America's Top 100 by "Golf Business World." The club's rules are pretty clear, like no metal spikes, no fivesomes, and a dress code that asks for collared shirts with slacks or walking shorts, no workout shorts or denim, which keeps everything neat and in line with more traditional clubs. For golfers, cart use comes with the green fees, plus club and shoe rentals, a driving range, and options for lessons by teaching professionals.
Beyond golf, the club's amenities cover a lot of what folks expect from a country club, including tennis courts with Har Tru clay and overhead lights, pickleball, basketball courts, a fitness center fitted with up-to-date gear, an outdoor running track, a big Junior Olympic swimming pool, parks for kids and pets, and a playground. Dining options range from the Main Dining Room, the Grillroom/Sportsbar, to an outside patio, with a menu and a full bar. The clubhouse stands out with Mediterranean styling and hosts spaces for private events like weddings, retirements, birthdays, and corporate gatherings. Guests or members can stay in fully furnished villas-they've got three bedrooms and two bathrooms-situated near all the action. The club's hosted many golf tournaments, including for colleges and charities, and is part of a community that's big on outdoor exercise.
Altogether, Lake Jovita brings both a modern country club experience and the comforts of an active, gated community, and while it's private, there's a semi-private golf option for those not living there. It's a place where members and their visitors have a lot to do, between the sports, fitness, dining, and special events, and everything's kept up to a professional standard, so while nobody's promising perfection, there's a lot there for people who like a full country club lifestyle.
