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4.5
889 Reviews (889)
5 Stars
576
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.9%
Recommend this course
852 out of 889 reviews
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.3%
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42 out of 45 reviews
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4.5
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 60 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
889 Reviews (889)

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 96
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Day!

Enjoyed the course and layout. Course was in great shape including tees, fairways, and greens that rolled true. Ended up playing the round in @4.5 hrs which was the only downside. There was a little waiting on the first several holes, but then it became better as the round went on. Lots of wildlife and gators which added to the beauty of the course. The course is in a community but the houses were not right on top of the course and the fairawys were plenty wide so if your tee shots leaked a little you weren't overly punished. Definitely will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Small Course

What a great Executive Style course! Unlike most Executive courses, the maintenance staff here maintain the course conditions equal to the Championship Course; well done.

My only negative comment is being told that the Course Rules do not allow people to walk the course. I did not find this out until #14 when the Ranger, great guy from Buffalo, NY, was sent out to investigate someone pushing a baby carriage around the course. Apparently some local residents mistook my pushcart for a baby carriage..OMG Peolple!! After the round, the Ranger explained that the local course rules do not allow walkers and that they would confirm this with the GM on Monday for when we cone back....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pick the Right Tee Markers

Excellent course and very well maintained. Took 4:15 to play and the guys in front of us played from the tips and spent every hole in the woods looking for balls, yes even the Par 3s...Gentlemen, if you cannot hit at least 200yds off tee and consistently in play, move up a tee box or 2, you'll enjoy the round more...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Every hole a fair challenge

Had a great Friday afternoon on this course. Staff were very friendly, the course in good shape, especially the greens and every hole presented a different challenge.... thoroughly enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Lots of water. Playing for first time was challanging because of not knowing landing areas.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/13/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We apologize for any difficulties you experienced due to unfamiliarity with the landing areas. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance to provide a more enjoyable experience in the future.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course was very nice. Lots of wildlife. Watch out for some big 🐊! Need to have a ranger on the course. We were held up by a very slow 2 some. Made it almost a 5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Big cypress south course

This is a gem of a golf course. The greens were excellent shape and cut for a medium to fast speed. The fairways were in great shape. Well maintained course. Great setting and saw a few gators.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course if not in the fairway. Greens were perfect. Will definitely play here more.

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

Great Course

Nothing not to love about this course, greens were amazing also!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spooky

This course is in very good shape . The tee box are level with lots of grass and not beat up. The greens were true to roll and in great shape. The fairways also were in great shape. I would recommend playing this course if visiting Florida. The pins were in tricky spots as the ranger named Ray explained we were playing after and before local tournament called Spooky, more like pro shop revenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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