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Big Cypress Golf & Country Club

Designed by Ron Garl and opened in 1988
South - Lakeland, Florida

Course Details

Holes:
18
Par:
72
Length:
6680 yards
Slope:
136
Rating:
72.4
Driving Ranges:
Yes

The 18-hole "South" course at the Big Cypress Golf & Country Club facility in Lakeland, Florida features 6680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.4 and it has a slope rating of 136. The estimated green fees for 18 holes is $72. Big Cypress Golf & Country Club Golf Club has an onsite driving range with 5 practice tees. Designed by Ron Garl, the South golf course opened in 1988.

Estimated Green Fees
$72
These rates are an estimate of what you might expect to pay at South with a cart. Actual rates may vary.
Fees are typically lowest Monday through Thursday and during twilight (late afternoon and evenings). Expect to pay the highest rates on weekends.

Other Golf Courses at this facility

Big Cypress Golf & Country Club
North
Image 18 Holes
Image 72 Par
Image 6680 Yards

Scorecard for South

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT
Black72.40/134 360 378 507 398 140 507 351 197 384 3222 372 359 590 202 433 169 515 420 398 3458 6680
Green69.60/128 321 368 439 355 123 460 318 174 373 2931 344 337 520 179 374 145 483 391 375 3148 6079
White67.60/116 296 344 402 318 111 448 282 158 340 2699 310 315 487 162 369 126 448 371 334 2922 5621
White (L)72.80/130 296 344 402 318 111 448 282 158 340 2699 310 315 487 162 369 126 448 371 334 2922 5621
Red (L)68.00/118 237 314 298 249 78 389 250 127 276 2218 272 266 437 135 387 89 381 326 292 2585 4803
Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 72
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Big Cypress Golf & Country Club is located within the 55+ gated community of Cypress Lakes on Route 98 in Lakeland, Florida, and is one of the most active adult communities in Florida. As you drive from the guard shack at the front gate to the clubhouse, you’ll pass crowded pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball courts. And there is always something going on at the clubhouse; both pools are very active, as you’ll discover as you make your way to the range.

The two golf courses are the centerpiece of the community. The clubhouse is well-decorated, and the pro shop is well-stocked. The staff are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

Both golf courses at Cypress Lakes are built on a swamp so the surrounding terrain is perfectly flat. Florida golf is characterized by water, sand, and palm trees and Big Cypress is no different. Water comes into play on at least 11 holes on the South Course and 16 on the North Course so you may want to take a few extra golf balls.

The South Course was designed by renowned golf course architect and Lakeland, Florida native, Ron Garl and has been recognized by Golf Digest, Florida Golfer, and Senior Golfer magazines for its par-72 championship-caliber layout. It is also ranked the #3 Best Golf Course in Florida by Golfers’ Choice in 2023.

From the Black Tees, the South Course plays 6,588 yards with a course rating of 72.1 and a slope of 134. Move up to the Green Tees (5,998/69.4/125) and you’ll save considerable yardage on a couple of holes and still have a great time. The South Course features Bermuda tee boxes and fairways, and Diamond Zoysia greens. Diamond Zoysia has excellent tolerance to low light conditions and does well in salty soils and high traffic. It also holds shots very well!

To create a little character for the South Course, Garl trucked in a lot of dirt and created mounding on a few of the fairways and along the peripheries. Not only does this add to the aesthetics of the course, but it also creates the odd uneven lie! And it helps to shield a few holes from the outside traffic on Route 98.

Several holes on the South course are tight and require a certain amount of driving accuracy off the tee. It may not be the longest course in the area, but if you don't keep the ball in play, the length doesn't matter.

Two very memorable holes on the South Course are par 5s. Number 3 plays 507 yards from the back tees, and from back here it’s a legitimate par 5. Move up to the Green Tees (438 yards) and it’s a chance to pick up a shot or two. From up here, the trees on the left are reachable off the tee. With that in mind, play down the right side of the fairway; another good aiming point is the billboard in the distance. A good drive will leave the option to go for the green in two; if that’s not a possibility, play your layup shot toward the right side. This will take the water on the left out of play. Hit your approach shot over the green and you’ll most likely find that water. This hole is a good test of both control and accuracy.

Number 12 is a 590-yard, par 5. It plays every bit of its length because most players won't be able to hit driver off the tee. If you have great control of your driver, it’s possible to play down the right side around the lake but beware of the woods to the right. Even with a good tee shot and a layup shot, you will still be faced with a fairly long approach shot into an elevated green which slopes back to front and is guarded front right by a large bunker.


Big Cypress has some good practice facilities, too. There’s a full-length driving range where you can hit every club in your bag. There’s also a massive practice green that can accommodate any size outing. And, if your game’s not up to par, Big Cypress has on-staff resident golf professionals who can help with individual lessons or group clinics. They can also help arrange tournaments and leagues. Inside the pro shop, you’ll find all of the necessary golf accessories from golf clubs to logoed clothing.

Regardless of which course you play, you’ll encounter superb conditions. Golf Course Superintendent Gary Newcomb says “At Big Cypress, maintenance is a top priority. We try to provide well-manicured fairways and greens that are consistently in good shape.” His biggest challenge is finding staff that is willing to work. “Any superintendent that tells you staffing is not their #1 challenge probably isn’t telling you the truth.”

Big Cypress Golf Course General Manager Allan Tener wants golfers to know that both Big Cypress courses are open to the public. “ A lot of people in the area think that just because we are in a gated community, we are not open to the public,” says Tener. “Once golfers realize that they can play here and give us a try, we’re sure they’ll come back. And with rates that are lower than most courses in the area, you can save a few dollars at the same time.”

Cypress Lakes and the Big Cypress Golf Club are less than an hour’s drive from both Orlando and Tampa.
If you're in the Lakeland area, Big Cypress is worth checking out.

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very nice course even thou the yardage maps are reversed, what they have for 10thru 18 is actaully 1 thru 9.

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Big Cypress Golf & Country Club Course Layout & Flyover
10000 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL
33809-8031
(863) 859-6871
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