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South Course at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club

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4.5
876 Reviews (876)
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7
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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92.8%
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840 out of 876 reviews
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4.4
38 Reviews (38)
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4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6680 yards 72.7 138
Green 72 6092 yards 69.9 127
White 72 5628 yards 67.6 116
White (W) 72 5628 yards 72.7 129
Combo White/Red 72 5240 yards 65.6 112
Combo White/Red (W) 72 5240 yards 70.4 122
Red 72 4808 yards 63.6 104
Red (W) 72 4808 yards 68.2 116
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Scorecard for South
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.1/134 355 376 502 378 138 507 348 194 382 3180 368 358 565 198 425 153 508 424 409 3408 6588
Green M: 69.4/125 314 363 438 343 123 476 312 164 338 2871 334 330 514 172 375 153 473 405 371 3127 5998
White M: 66.8/117 W: 72.1/125 286 334 393 308 107 456 277 155 296 2612 302 300 479 161 344 124 423 381 335 2849 5461
White/Red M: 64.9/112 W: 69.8/119 286 312 298 245 107 387 277 155 296 2363 302 300 413 161 335 124 423 319 300 2677 5040
Red M: 63.4/109 W: 67.6/114 234 312 298 245 76 387 248 124 271 2195 267 263 413 146 335 84 367 319 300 2494 4689
Red Short W: 66.1/110 234 240 298 245 76 387 248 124 210 2062 267 263 364 146 310 84 367 265 231 2297 4359
Handicap 12 2 6 4 18 10 14 16 8 11 9 1 17 3 15 13 5 7
Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 12 2 14 10 18 4 8 16 6 13 9 3 17 1 15 11 7 5
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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
876 Reviews (876)

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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u314160440359
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000004411304
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day golfing with my son

Great day golfing with my son The course was in terrific shape even with all the recent rain the staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly it was worth the hour Drive from Odessa will definitely play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Charliecat1
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very nice

This course is in fantastic condition.. The greens could be a bit faster, but were very playable. The safety measures in place are the best I've seen since this craziness started. We will play again very soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u000007177252
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course has challenging holes.

Beautiful course it’s like a Gem hidden away from everything else.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000007177252
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very challenging holes

I always like playing here because it’s in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u3403989
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it!

Lakeland native and first time playing the South course. Played from green tees. We had a foursome and pace was great. Beautiful layout and grass was green everywhere. Greens were manicured perfectly. Favorite part was the "fans" under trees spread out on 18th green heckling everyone hilariously. Awesome! Will most def be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
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
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tonywh
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very nice course

The course was in excellent condition. Fairways mowed properly, Greens the best I have played in a long time, extremely fast but smooth with "0" bare spots. Staff was not rude but no overly friendly. I guess my only disappointment was they did not seemed to be too concerned with the (separation) policy in effect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course to play for the money on golf now fantastic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course ever for the money on golf now fantastic

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007177252
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course has great features.

I always like playing this course because it has really fast greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u083466564
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every time is a great time!

Best greens I've played all year.....staff was beyond friendly.....Pace of play was super...Can't wait to return...Only negative was below conditions of some tee boxes, which seems to be the same at most courses this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Willyhoto
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

I like this course

Good day of golf at Big Cypress. Course is in great shape. Greens are lush and stop the ball well--putt very true. Front is on the shorter side on the front if you play the white tees. Back tends to be more challenging with more water than on the front. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000008153794
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ideal

Course in perfect shape. Greens are the best of the 10 courses we played this trip. Will be definitely on our to do list next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Excellent course 1 of the best around had a great day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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class1947
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best. Course in Lakeland if you can get it on golf now . Or else it's 45 and up fantastic course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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63T3e5hoSong4DuafWid
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Played here once again and the course in superb condition. All the staff very friendly will always return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000007177252
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course has a lot of Challenging holes.

I really like playing here because it’s always in great shape And it’s Close to me.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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zachthane06
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best course I've played this year no dought

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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