Big Cypress Golf & Country Club
Plan your round at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club is a public-access golf club inside the Cypress Lakes Village 55+ community in Lakeland, Florida. The championship South Course is a par 72 that plays 6,680 yards from the Black tees, with water on many holes, bunkers and large greens, and was designed by Ron Garl. The club also has a par 60 executive North Course designed by Chip Powell. Residents get their own rates, and the club is open to members and the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Ron Garl
Course strategy
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Big Cypress Golf & Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
295
yds ·White
Less tight than it looks off the tee. The green tilts sharply from back to front, so keep approach shots below the hole.
Hole 2
344
yds ·White
Favor the right side off the tee to stay away from water down the left. The green is about 45 yards deep, so check the yardage to the pin carefully.
Hole 3
402
yds ·White
A short par 5 where cutting the corner is risky. Play to the right of the billboard; short and right of the green is the safest miss.
Hole 4
317
yds ·White
The tee shot is the key, with a stream crossing the fairway to manage. The large green forgives a longer approach.
Hole 5
111
yds ·White
A short par 3 with three bunkers guarding the front of the green. Long is the bad miss here.
Hole 6
448
yds ·White
A par 5 that can play very short if you cut the corner. A long bunker designed by Ron Garl protects the right side of the green.
Hole 7
281
yds ·White
A long bunker runs down the right side. Aim left, using the large oak as a guide, and avoid going long.
Hole 8
151
yds ·White
A par 3 with water and out-of-bounds on both sides. Aim for the middle of the large green, which slopes severely from back to front.
Hole 9
340
yds ·White
Plays slightly uphill toward the clubhouse. There are no bunkers, so a missed green often leaves an easy up-and-down.
Hole 10
307
yds ·White
A mild dogleg right. Staying left off the tee is the safe play; don't fix your eyes on the trees near the green.
Hole 11
315
yds ·White
Plays as a warm-up for the 14th with smaller penalties. Avoid aggressive back-left pins since the green slopes that way.
Hole 12
487
yds ·White
A true three-shot hole. Getting past the second lake is the key, and playing right on the second shot helps avoid the water.
Hole 13
163
yds ·White
One of the longest par 3s you will play. A large bunker guards the left, and mounds on the right can keep a miss near the green.
Hole 14
344
yds ·White
One of the toughest holes on the card. Play with confidence and stay right off the tee.
Hole 15
126
yds ·White
A par 3 with a renovated bulkhead along the green, which slopes toward the water. Aim for the center.
Hole 16
448
yds ·White
A good birdie chance for longer hitters. Keep the tee shot right, and lay up short and right of the green if you don't go for it.
Hole 17
369
yds ·White
There is no layup area, so take enough club to carry the water guarding the green.
Hole 18
334
yds ·White
The club's own tour calls this the signature hole. Staying right off the tee is the recommended line.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Green | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 12 | 360 | 321 | 295 | 237 |
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 378 | 368 | 344 | 314 |
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 507 | 439 | 402 | 298 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 398 | 355 | 317 | 249 |
| 5 | 3 | 18 | 140 | 123 | 111 | 78 |
| 6 | 5 | 10 | 507 | 460 | 448 | 389 |
| 7 | 4 | 14 | 351 | 318 | 281 | 250 |
| 8 | 3 | 16 | 197 | 174 | 151 | 127 |
| 9 | 4 | 8 | 384 | 373 | 340 | 276 |
| Out | 36 | 3,222 | 2,931 | 2,689 | 2,218 | |
| 10 | 4 | 11 | 372 | 344 | 307 | 272 |
| 11 | 4 | 9 | 359 | 337 | 315 | 266 |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | 590 | 520 | 487 | 437 |
| 13 | 3 | 17 | 202 | 179 | 163 | 135 |
| 14 | 4 | 3 | 433 | 374 | 344 | 335 |
| 15 | 3 | 15 | 169 | 145 | 126 | 89 |
| 16 | 5 | 13 | 515 | 483 | 448 | 381 |
| 17 | 4 | 5 | 420 | 391 | 369 | 326 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 398 | 375 | 334 | 292 |
| In | 36 | 3,458 | 3,148 | 2,893 | 2,533 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,680 | 6,079 | 5,582 | 4,751 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time online through the club's TeeItUp page.
- The first tee time is 7:30 am; the pro shop and range open at 7:00 am.
- Proper golf attire is required on the driving range and putting green.
- In-season rates apply from November 1 to April 30.
- The course is inside a gated 55+ community at 10000 US Highway 98 N; confirm gate directions with the shop at (863) 859-6871.
- Greens slope back to front on several holes, so keep approaches below the hole.
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range, open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm along with the pro shop. Range balls are sold in the shop by the bucket, and monthly range passes are available. Proper golf attire is required on the range and putting green.
Food & drink
There is a newly remodeled bar and grill on site.
Policies
Tee times are booked online through the club's TeeItUp page. The club is open to the public, though Cypress Lakes Village residents pay separate resident rates. Rates vary by time of day and season, and in-season golf runs November 1 to April 30. The first tee time is 7:30 am. Golf and social memberships are also offered.
Quick answers
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club at a glance
Is Big Cypress Golf & Country Club open to the public?
Yes. Big Cypress Golf & Country Club is a public course.
How many holes does Big Cypress Golf & Country Club have, and what's the par?
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,751 to 6,680 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Big Cypress Golf & Country Club?
Yes. This guide covers Big Cypress Golf & Country Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Big Cypress Golf & Country Club?
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club was designed by Ron Garl.
What practice facilities does Big Cypress Golf & Country Club have?
The club has a driving range, open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm along with the pro shop. Range balls are sold in the shop by the bucket, and monthly range passes are available.
What food and drink does Big Cypress Golf & Country Club have?
There is a newly remodeled bar and grill on site.
How do you book a tee time at Big Cypress Golf & Country Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (863) 859-6871.
Where is Big Cypress Golf & Country Club?
Big Cypress Golf & Country Club is at 10000 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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