52% match
For WHITE tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jeffm@lakejovita.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
12900 Lake Jovita Bld
Course Description
Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club is a semi-private 36-hole golf facility, with two superb golf courses unique to Florida's natural topography. Both our North and South courses each proudly holds a Golf Digest 4.5 Star Ranking. Lake Jovita is truly unique with a spectacular layout of both courses surrounded by beautiful grandfather oak trees imitating a landscape comparable to North Carolina. Members of Lake Jovita are afforded full service amenities including golf, state of the art fitness and tennis facilities, swimming and dining. As a guest or as a member, you will find yourself returning again and agian and never tire of the elegance surrounding you.
golf • country club • fitness • tennis • swimming • dining • outdoor activities • recreation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Kurt Sandness
Opened
1999
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course delivers constant short par four decisions where tee precision unlocks wedges, but elevated back nine bogey rating adds risk on key tough holes.This compact course delivers constant short par four decisions where tee precision unlocks wedges, but elevated back nine bogey rating adds risk on key tough holes.
F
FAMILY Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724096 yards3745 metersCR 63.5Bogey 89.2Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.9 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 120 | 254 | 110 | 219 | 303 | 216 | 240 | 240 | 2005 | 292 | 214 | 275 | 91 | 270 | 320 | 251 | 118 | 260 | 2091 | 4096 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725799 yards5303 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 175 | 362 | 122 | 329 | 442 | 315 | 369 | 324 | 2901 | 479 | 305 | 333 | 115 | 311 | 466 | 345 | 157 | 387 | 2898 | 5799 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725155 yards4714 metersCR 69.4Bogey 98.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 145 | 355 | 112 | 295 | 409 | 308 | 327 | 243 | 2621 | 396 | 299 | 326 | 102 | 276 | 407 | 291 | 118 | 319 | 2534 | 5155 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726295 yards5756 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.5Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.0 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 188 | 400 | 135 | 344 | 477 | 354 | 395 | 376 | 3157 | 491 | 352 | 378 | 128 | 380 | 474 | 355 | 168 | 412 | 3138 | 6295 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
15 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For WHITE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Scoring12%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim20%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For FAMILY tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started68% match
For FAMILY tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For FAMILY tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
45% match
For FAMILY tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
37% match
For FAMILY tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For FAMILY tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For FAMILY tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Aim12%
62% match
For FAMILY tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For FAMILY tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For FAMILY tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For FAMILY tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For FAMILY tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
70% match
For FAMILY tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started74% match
For FAMILY tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For FAMILY tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
84% match
For FAMILY tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
38% match
For RED tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
60% match
For RED tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
57% match
For RED tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For RED tees
Stick flops to green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
35% match
For RED tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory17%
Accuracy11%
54% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision23%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
74% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
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Get Started68% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
58% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
56% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
78% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
70% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
North is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5196 yards. The back tees extend to 6295.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 75.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6295.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is North and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6295.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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