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4.6
841 Reviews (841)
5 Stars
551
4 Stars
245
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
94.9%
Recommend this course
809 out of 841 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.6
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.3%
Recommend this course
66 out of 70 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6680 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.7

Big Cypress Golf Club is part of a gated golf retirement community called Cypress Lakes. Conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, the club offers two golf courses, the North and the South. The South Course is a championship layout that is more challenging than the executive-length North Course. Both courses are characterized by the abundance of water and swaying palms, offering the best of Florida golf. The South Course plays a long 6,680 yards from the back tees. The course presents a more demanding test than the North, appealing to more advanced players. Florida Golfer and Senior Golfer have recognized its challenging layout for its excellent conditions and design. Maintenance is a top priority at Big Cypress; on both courses the well manicured fairways and greens are consistently in good shape.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Architect Ron Garl (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - Riders not permitted
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
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

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Reviews

4.6
841 Reviews (841)
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course

The course is in fair to good condition. Teeboxes are the weakest element; fairways and greens are good. The pace of play was four hours. This course features a lot of habitat rather than weaving around housing, so you can see some wildlife.

It is really enjoyable to play, especially recommended for seniors and mid- to high-handicappers, although the back tees will give low-handicappers a reasonable challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/05/2026:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test of Golf

Played from the green tees (about 6,000 yards), plenty of water to keep your attention. Greens were very fast, so if you’re above the hole, it can turn into a 3 putt. You need to know the distances and trust your club selection. 13-14 holes has water that comes into play. A couple of holes, you have to basically hit it between the goal posts or should I say trees. It will definitely test your golf skills. Bring at least a sleeve of balls, maybe two sleeves (just so you can finish the round or get a few golf balls from your buddies). Either way, enjoy!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/12/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course has some of the fastest greens i've played on.

Great course it has a lot of challenging holes if u haven't played there its worth checking it out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cypress

First time playing this course. Staff very hospitable and course was great shape and great to play. Thank you Cyoress staff and supt and squad. Friend hit hole n one!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/21/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course

Nice course off the beaten path. Quiet friendly atmosphere. Plays shorter than most. Greens are slick and true. Won't disappoint!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Keep up the good work only draw back players must use the sand provided to fill in divots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in Lakeland

Big Cypress is consistently the best course in the area. Been coming to Lakeland for a golf getaway from PA for the past 10 years and never miss playing this course. Even during summer months when other public courses have dried out greens, this one is always in impeccable condition. Greens are not slow, but not too fast either. You can make a confident putt, and the greens are receptive to approach shots. Staff is 4.0

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great track

First time playing it, grabbed a hot deal, place was great, course was in amazing shape, will for sure go back and play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/11/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Sprinklers on number 16 green unable to finish the hole unable to turnoff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

big cypress nice course

green's little hard butt putt's ok and course in great shape

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Okay

The greens were aerified and nowhere did it tell us that on Golfnow. We've had tons of rain lately but the course was still dried up. Lots of bad spots in the fairways.. I like the course but I'll wait a while before going back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

As always, I enjoyed my round. There was hardly any other people on the course and I had a great round. The greens still not great, but playable but the fairways are in good shape. .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 06/13/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Greens were punched sometime ago and are a long way from being back to normal. Seem to lack care. Tee boxes were patchy. Fairways and bunkers were good. Staff was friendly. Was not advised that greens were punched and was told that range balls were not included. Course should be ready to play in a month if we get rain. Longer if we don't.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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