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4.5
876 Reviews (876)
5 Stars
569
4 Stars
258
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
92.8%
Recommend this course
840 out of 876 reviews
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4.4
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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4.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
6
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.9%
Recommend this course
57 out of 62 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
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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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a private course and community and which I live, however the management treats the residents as second class!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Okay, but slo-o-o-o-o-w

While the course was interesting and in good shape, do NOT play here if you expect to complete your round in four hours or less.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pricey but nice...

The course is in great condition and the greens are probably the best around. Rolling fast but true if you can read them. The only negative is the price to play. If it weren't for the GolfNow opportunity the greens fees would be too steap for my wallet. Shame as this drawback forces me to play elsewhere when at times I would like to play this course which is local.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A little hidden gem

I was on my way from Orlando to Tampa and I wanted to sneak in an early round of golf. I came across Big Cypress in my search and I'm so glad I did. This course is a little gem. It's not the longest course I've played (only 6600+ yards from the black) but the approach to the greens make it challenging. Greens are great - rolls smooth and true, fairways and tee boxes are in good shape. Staff are friendly and fellow golfers will allow you to play through. Worth checking out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Big Cypress South a pleasant surprise

Excellent greens, fairways just OK but overall a pleasant surprise. Nice course, friendly staff. Great value for the money, I would play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must play

Outstanding conditions; outstanding layout; outstanding value. Good room off the tee; a few places local knowledge helps and was glad my playing partners were familiar w course: "don't hit driver. there's water just over the rise." (e.g. 18th hole)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the round

The course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

snowbird bonus

great shpe wonderful greens good staff

lots of gators

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice

Had a good day golfing at Big Cyprus South course. Conditions were great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant experience

The greens were in great shape and fairways were good. Only issue is with all the water, the holes start looking similar after awhile.

Would play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good condition

need to know how to work the ball. Good layout. Cousre is tight off the tee. Can be challenging if you take it for granted. I will definitely put this course on my list.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Greens!

Very challenging but fun course to play, I play the Golfweek Amateur tour on courses all over the state, these are some of the finest greens in the state and the fairways are in excellent shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

WOW!!!

Fantastic!!! I have lived in Central Fl. for 3 years and these greens are in the top three. Only Ritz-Carlton around PNC in December better.

Very friendly staff, interesting layout with plush fairways, and a nice grill with great members.

It was cart path only, but that was a misdemeanor as compared to the overall experience. Great job Big Cypress!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time!

Great course and very friendly, accomadating and well stocked pro shop. Course very well maintained and greens wonderful.

Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellently Conditioned Course

I loved this place. You cannot get a bad lie in the lush fairways. The ball sits up in the fairways, and there is always a little spongy grass under the ball, leading to my best score of the year.

The greens were also excellent, however, they were

not fully recovered from being aerated. However all greens needs to be aerated, so that's not a negative comment at all. There are some nice forced carries over water that will challenge a lot of players, since some of the carries were even involved in the shorter tees. There are also some HUGE traps to avoid. The only negative I could mention is that the greens were VERY slow, although they rolled true and held incoming shots well.

You will definitely enjoy this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 169
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Channel
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Battle of Big Cypress

It had been several months since I had last played Big Cypress South, and after playing on Saturday I am not sure why. The course was in fantastic shape. The greens rolled with such perfection. I was getting spin on all of my approach shots, which in the summer is pretty tough to do. For the value, you cannot beat it in Lakeland. If you have not played this course, check it out!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun to play

This course was fun to play and challenging. One tee was in need of attention. Fans needed on it to circulate the air to help turf stay in good condition. The greens were perfect.

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