45% match
For GREEN tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Cypress Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
10000 US Hwy 98 North
Course Description
Cypress Lakes, located in Lakeland, Florida, features the Big Cypress Golf Club, which offers a blend of enjoyable golfing experiences along with food and beverage services. The club is committed to providing a welcoming atmosphere for both golfers and visitors looking to enjoy excellent dining options.
golf club • food service • beverages • recreation • dining
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl
Opened
1987
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Diamond Zoysia
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron play repeatedly on par fours of mixed lengths while long par fives force tee power and layup calls. Scoring risks grow on extended holes that hold top difficulty spots.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726588 yards6024 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 376 | 502 | 378 | 138 | 507 | 348 | 194 | 382 | 3180 | 368 | 358 | 565 | 198 | 425 | 153 | 508 | 424 | 409 | 3408 | 6588 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 725998 yards5485 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 363 | 438 | 343 | 123 | 476 | 312 | 164 | 338 | 2871 | 334 | 330 | 514 | 172 | 375 | 153 | 473 | 405 | 371 | 3127 | 5998 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725461 yards4994 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.5Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | 11 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 334 | 393 | 308 | 107 | 456 | 277 | 155 | 296 | 2612 | 302 | 300 | 479 | 161 | 344 | 124 | 423 | 381 | 335 | 2849 | 5461 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For GREEN tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision29%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started16% match
For GREEN tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
12 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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69% match
For GREEN tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
53% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started59% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
79% match
For BLACK tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Scoring26%
Mechanics15%
37% match
For BLACK tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics27%
Precision22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Aim12%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Precision27%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
35% match
For WHITE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy37%
Green Reading10%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Precision12%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6024 yards. The back tees extend to 6588.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 72.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6588.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is South and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6588.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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