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4.5
889 Reviews (889)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.6%
Recommend this course
852 out of 889 reviews
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4.4
41 Reviews (41)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.1%
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39 out of 41 reviews
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4.5
60 Reviews (60)
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4 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%
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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 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite one

This is by far my favorite golf course in Lakeland.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dry Conditions

The course and area was in a dry spell. Most of the local water pool and streams were very low of dry. However, fairways and greens were in very good conditions. The greens were slow by my standard measure and at times were not consistent. The greens were true except for the few holes. Dry rough so very easy to get it up and out. I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

very nice layout and course was in great shape. Greens were a little slow but that was the only complaint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course was in excellent shape. The day I played there was a shot gun start because their were so many people. this is a retirement community afterall. only took 3,5 hrs to complete the course. Greens were like carpet. THE FAIRWAYS were also great. THe best value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big Excitement!

This is a well laid out course for all skills due to the multiple tee options. It's a beautiful course with green always in excellent condition! The rough, as with all central Florida courses, could benefit from some rain. The staff is excellent and the course will not fail to impress! It's a hidden gem in North Lakeland.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good golfin

great greens, fantastic course, pro shop quick and courteous, only negative is that starter and course ranger need some people skill lessons regarding proper tact when speaking to customers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must play

This course is always in good shape and the greens are some of the best kept in the area. If you never play it you are missing out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big Cypress

Very nice course. Love the layout. Finishing four holes are very tough. Greens are in great shape, but if you are used to Northern grass it will take awhile to learn to read them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Big Cypress Lakeland

Would be nice if this course offered more than one Hot Deal This course is one of the best in the area

Excellent greens / good fairways very challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice little course

Tried Big Cypress South for the first time. I think I will have more success next time I play it now that I know the layout. Often drove the ball through the fairway.

Fairways and greens in good condition, some of the tee boxes were rugged.

Staff friendly and helpful.

A little pricey for what it is, if you can get it for 25$ to 30$, it's worth it. Too many other good courses for way less than this one.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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
Verified Purchaser
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
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