Fifty-eight miles from Tampa airport, there is a delightful golf experience awaiting: Cabot Citrus Farms.
The facility offers four golf courses: Karoo, Roost, Squeeze, and the Wedge.
| Course | Holes | Back‑tee Yardage | Par |
| Karoo | 18 | 7,259 yds | 71 |
| Roost | 18 | 7,032 yds | 72 |
| The Squeeze | 10 | 2,957 yds | 38 |
| The Wedge | 11 | 1,000 yds | 27 |
Played Karoo, Roost, and Wedge with Kevin Norby, ASGCA. We didn’t get to play the Squeeze, though the staff really likes that course also for a quick 10 holes. Always enjoy playing golf with Kevin as we debate the golf architecture/strategy on each hole. Came to realize I have a strong preference for multiple centering bunkers that really define a hole’s options, which are prominently featured, especially on Karoo.
Karoo’s has very dramatic green complexes with superlative greenside shaping. Our guess was that a different shaper was used on holes 1 – 6 and 12 – 18, which are fabulous, versus the more typical shaping seen on holes 7 – 11.
The customer service experience is delightful.
The range includes Toptracer at each station; the two short-game areas are interesting; many four-plex units are already built; a dining facility (Grange); and a small pro shop.
Canned logoed water, very tasty lemon cookies on the first tee. The halfway houses are marvelously positioned, in which you have the opportunity to visit multiple times during your round. They are very well appointed. The two cantinas by Karoo and the Wedge were busy throughout the day and night, and golfers listened to music, drank, and had dinner.
Prices were $395 for Karoo, $330 for Roost, and $60 for the Wedge. The rooms were $1,350 per night for 2 people.
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Our visit to the facility stemmed from a genuine passion for studying exceptional customer experiences within the golf industry. Yet this curiosity aligns closely with our professional work. Many owners retain us to conduct discreet evaluations of their courses, ensuring golfers receive meaningful value while the operation achieves its strongest financial performance.
If you’re interested in understanding how your course compares to nearby facilities with similar pricing, we welcome a conversation at 303‑596‑4015. Having played golf in 42 countries, we bring a seasoned, strategic perspective to helping courses strengthen their revenue, refine their positioning, and elevate the golfer experience.
