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4.6
685 Reviews (685)
5 Stars
451
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
97.3%
Recommend this course
664 out of 685 reviews
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4.6
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.9%
Recommend this course
90 out of 91 reviews
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4.7
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.5%
Recommend this course
132 out of 134 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

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
685 Reviews (685)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 34
Bunkers 28
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 22
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best value

For the money this may be one of the nicest courses I've ever played. The greens are the truest nicest greens I've putted on. The staff was top notch. The local golfers were experienced and awesome! The views are impeccable and overall course was great. I played from the black tees and the box's were impeccable. I did see a few white and green box's that could use a little love but I would highly recommend this course and will return again to play!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Course is in excellent condition! Greens are superb! Great value for money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

New Home Course

Played afternoon round on hot sunny day. Course is in a 55 & over community , with these weather conditions no pace of play issues. Fairways , greens &tee boxes all good. Not a tight course but not wide open either. Greens a touch slow. Staff friendly with nice restaurant at end of the round.

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

Great place

Course is in great shape, but the friendliness of the staff is even better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course and love the layout. I love playing this course and it’s located in a great community

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Outstanding Staff!

First time playing.
Played with 3 gap toothed, mouthbreathing, flatulent buddies. We had a good time in the heat and humidity. Seriously, it was hotter than (expletive deleted). The course was in good condition. Greens are coming back from being punched. They rolled true, just a little grabby. The highlight of the day was the staff. They all were terrific. They deserve a raise or a commemortive coffee mug. They were quick, efficient and always had a smile.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

rules

It is my favorite course in Lakaland, the price was high considering the conditions of the course and the fact that the greens had been aereated , it was posted on the Golf Pass booking, but I didn,t notice, however, when we got there we asked if we could play as a fivesome and were told that the rules didnt allow it, but when we started playing there were no groups behind us, so we ask the ranger if we could play as a five, and he refused. We had to play 18 holes in two groups and there was never anyone behind us. I can understand the rule, but in certain cases it could be adjusted, Because of that, we were not able to enjoy our round. Still,my favorite course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

All around great course

Friendly staff, course was in fantastic shape from tee to green. Glad I played white tees, plenty of opportunities to score well. Playing from the tips introduces many more challenges to carry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quiet and serene

Friendly staff, pristine greens, well maintained course. Lots of wildlife on course. Not many sand traps which I avoided. Just enough water holes to make play interesting. Did not stay and eat at restaurant, cannot comment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

This is a very good value for money course , most tees fairways and greens are in good shape, the only thing we missed was the beverage cart, with this heat it is a must

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hello. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at South Course at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

OMG

It’s not often you see a high rates course actually live up to the rating. Place was in pristine condition. Cart path only today but an amazing track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 435
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Big Cypress South

Best kept secret in Central Florida. Great layout in the best condition in the area. A must play. Easily accessible off of I-4 in Lakeland on Rte 98.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 435
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Highland Reserve

One of my go to courses. Links style layout. No water to contend with, but course can challenge your skills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 435
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Big Cypress

One of the best maintained courses in Central Florida. Great track with many challenging holes. Bring your A game. Several forced carry holes. One of my favorite courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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