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4.6
833 Reviews (833)
5 Stars
545
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
95.3%
Recommend this course
801 out of 833 reviews
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4.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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4.6
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.0%
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96 out of 101 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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4.6
833 Reviews (833)
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Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

Well kept facilities & course keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/07/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place

I always like to play here, specially in summer, when is less crowded.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course as always

We were paired up with a gentleman from N Tampa and he had never played Big Cypress . I told him he was in for a treat. BC is my favorite course so far in Florida. The gentleman from NT said he pays double what BC charges and the courses are maybe half as nice. Once again BC was exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/22/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would Play Again

They didn't have my reservation at gate, or clubhouse. Was supposed to be paired with others, ended up by myself, which is fine. They let two foursomes go ahead of me while waiting on pairing. Those groups never let me pass. I typically play 18 in less than 1.5 hours, closer to 1 if by myself. Front 9 took 2.5 hours. Played the back nine after I passed them at the turn in about an 45 minutes thanks to a couple others letting me tee off with them, finishing the hole and moving on.

Largest gator ive ever seen on the front 9.

For the course, greens were in great shape compared to others I have seen lately. Sand was raked and high quality. Tee boxes and fairways were better than average as well.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need watering

The fairways needed some water that was pretty dry in places

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Never disappoints

Excellent as always. Greens roll true and are in great condition. Fairways are in the best condition around considering the lack of rain this time of year. There are a few somewhat rough tee boxes, but again, time of year, and they are still very playable. I have paid a lot more and gotten a lot less recently at other places. This course is very score-able and a ton of fun. If you are playing for the first time and actually “need” to know yardages, bring GPS or Laser…..it will further enhance your experience. And most importantly, play bad fast for everyone’s sake!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tap your putts

Played last year and returned to South course foe an excellent time. Played twice in the week here. Greens are very fast and greens can be challenging depending on your ball position on green. Some challenging holes but an overall excellent time. Can't wait to come back in October. This course is a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/18/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course to play

Great course. One of the best course in central fl.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Great fun to play

Definitely back next year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 41
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

5 hr round

waited at least 5 mins on every shot the entire round, no ranger and over packed course. greens all have substantial slope and speed of greens made play impossible

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens were very quick.

Overall the course is in good shape for this time of year. The greens were very quick and a little hard to read at times. A good golfing experience was enjoyed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course in good shape for this time of year. Pace of play was slow. Had to wait on every hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good condition

Greens were fast and a little tricky. Pace of play was 4:30. This course is pretty short but need to play with some strategy. Enjoyed my day. Good value on a hot deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Dried out

The course was very dried out.. it looks like they do not seed for the winter . They thing I liked about the course was the greens were fast . The retirement community it is in is super busy with members . I’ll just say I’ve met some cool ones and I’ve met some just plain rude ones . If you live in the area it’s working playing but I wouldn’t be driving from a long ways away to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, Good conditions

Fun, challenging course to play. Very flat. Greens were very good and pins were tough. Active membership, we got caught behind some slow groups but finished in 4.5 hrs.

Staff was very friendly and helpful Nice driving range.

Enjoyed our day. Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly accommodating staff.

Fantastic course. Beautiful greens. We will be back again and again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/24/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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