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4.5
866 Reviews (866)
5 Stars
561
4 Stars
256
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.6%
Recommend this course
830 out of 866 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 30 reviews
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4.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Big Cypress stands out as one of the area's top layouts, with challenging fairways and greens that consistently impress returning golfers year after year. Hospitable staff and strong value for money make this course a reliable choice for repeat visits.

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

4.5
866 Reviews (866)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 29
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 22
Seniors 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 232
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

This course was tough but fair. Great value for the money. Pace of play wasn’t great but better than Huntington Hills. Great layout and good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent course, well maintained and great value

The course was well maintained and the employees were very helpful and courteous. I would recommend it for mid level players. It may not be long enough for big hitters. We had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/22/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout, good conditions, fantastic greens

Title says it all...Great layout, good conditions, fantastic greens. This course is one of the best values in the area. I would absolutely play it again and then again and again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/15/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First time playing the South Course. This course is in pristine shape, similar to Valspar course. As I stated previously, after playing the North Course, courses like Links of Lake Bernedette, Scotland Yards and Brooksville Golf Courses should get advice from Big Cypress management on how to maintain a course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/06/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Neighborhood is manufactured homes or trailers

Ok course. Great restaurant and club house many locals with carts.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely venue

Very good course. Great greens. Reasonably priced especially when compared to other courses. Staff fine, not super friendly but efficient.

Only complaint was they never told us about a Juniors competition going out before us. It was for 8 to 10years olds on the first 9. We caught up with them on the third and the next 6 holes took over 2 hours. Over 3 hours for the first 9 is totally unacceptable. Pace of play on back 9 was perfect

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Round at Big Cypress South

This course is always in good shape this time of year! BCS is a shorter but tight course that requires some controlled shots especially off the tee. We played 1:30pm round. Hoping to miss some of the busy morning tee times but it was still pretty backed up. Rangers told me they had a 20 golfer outing, tee off just before us.

The Pro shop and starters are always great and ready to help you get loaded up and in the 1st tee box queue. Practice green and Range are great. Spend some time putting to get a feel for the super fast greens here! (I would guess 12-13 on the stimpmeter).

Tee boxes and greens are great. The fairways are decent and relatively soft considering the lack of rain in Florida this winter. We enjoyed our round but it was pretty slow. But you almost have to expect it this time of year with all the snowbirds and visitors. I would recommend!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great greens

These are the best green I have played in Florida. They are in fabulous shape, fast, firm and fair. Good layout, a few tricky tee shots but fair. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great venue, great value

Beautiful course, well laid out and maintenance is very good. Good variety of holes, water everywhere and some great par threes. Pro shop staff can be described as efficient without being welcoming or friendly. Super value for money, highly recommend a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice course and the greens are extremely fast!

Enjoyed our round and look forward to playing there again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/27/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth the drive from Orlando/Davenport area

Firstly I was quite impressed to see the fairways have grass and so does the tee boxes ! Most courses tend to cut the grass too low. The greens are lighting fast (probably 14 on the putt scale).

Most likely the fastest greens in Central Florida, and I must say that all greens are super nice too. This course is well manicured, hats off to the green's keeper and staff.. The only thing I would improve on is adding flowerbeds

The staff treated me like one of their members and with class. From the proshop (Rich), the Starter/Marshall Jeff and another gentlemen who was coordinating the Can-Am tournament that day, I must say the staff is super friendly.

Driving from Orlando and Davenport was a bit far, but I enjoyed the course so much that I will be back.

I even drove around the neighborhood after the game and noticed a few houses for sale, and thinking this is a great area and course I'd like to belong to from a snowbirds perspective.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/23/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Dry

I love this course but no water on fairways. It’s been so dry it eating up the fairways and tee box’s. The greens are like glass but in good shape. It’s really hard for me to pay $70. I love the layout and staff. Recommend giving it a couple of months to green up before playing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 102
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

great course

Big Cypress is always in great shape and the greens are fast!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 02/20/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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