Cabot Citrus Farms

Cabot Citrus Farms is one of the most exciting developments in American resort golf because it doesn’t just add another Florida trip option; it changes what a Florida trip can feel like. Instead of leaning on water carries and palm-tree framing, this place goes in a different direction: sand underfoot, firm-and-fast conditions, and a design-first attitude that invites creativity. It’s modern, energetic, and built for golfers who want to play a lot without feeling like they’re grinding.

The two anchor courses; Karoo and Roost; give the trip real depth because they don’t feel like variations on the same theme. Karoo is the bolder, more expressive round: larger scale, more dramatic shaping, and a sense that every hole is asking you to pick a line and commit. It’s the course that gives you the “first impression” jolt; the one you’ll be talking about by the turn because the landforms and green sites feel intentionally different from typical Florida resort golf.

Roost is the perfect counterbalance. It still has plenty of bite, but it plays with a slightly calmer pulse; more rhythm, more scoring opportunities, and a touch more forgiveness when you’re not striking it perfectly. Roost is the round that makes you want to replay immediately, because once you understand the angles and the preferred sides of fairways, it feels like a course you can solve in a different way the second time. In a multi-day trip, Karoo and Roost alternate beautifully: one day you go bold and aggressive, the next you go strategic and smooth.

But the real secret to Citrus Farms is that the property isn’t built around “one round per day.” It’s built around continuing to play. That’s where The Squeeze and The Wedge come in, and they’re not just extra amenities; they’re essential trip infrastructure. They’re designed for looping, competing, and staying outside longer than you planned.

The Squeeze is the kind of short-course experience that turns into a daily habit. It’s fast, social, and competitive in the best way. You can go out with wedges and a putter, knock out holes quickly, and keep the trip energy high even after a full 18. It’s where the group starts inventing formats: worst-ball, alternate shot, closest-to-the-pin series, “one club only,” you name it. The Squeeze is what makes the destination feel like a golf playground rather than a traditional resort.

The Wedge adds another layer of short-format golf, and it’s the perfect complement because it keeps the experience from being one-dimensional. It’s more reps, more variety, and more opportunity to enjoy the architecture without the fatigue of another full championship round. If your group likes to play all day but doesn’t want to force 36 holes of full-length golf, The Wedge is the ideal solution.

That’s why Citrus Farms is so well suited to 36-a-day energy; but in a smarter form. Yes, you can absolutely play two full rounds, especially if you’re feeling ambitious and the group has the stamina. But the better move is to play Karoo or Roost in the morning, then shift into The Squeeze and The Wedge in the afternoon and evening. You’ll end up playing more golf overall, but it feels lighter, more social, and more repeatable across multiple days.

Seasonally, this is a Florida trip that shines in late fall through spring, when temperatures are comfortable and the turf can stay firm and fast. Summer is still doable, but like anywhere in Florida, heat and humidity change the experience; and early tee times become the best strategy if you want to stack golf.

The overall vibe is what you’d expect from Cabot’s influence: modern, golfer-forward, and built around experience rather than ceremony. It feels premium without being stiff, and it encourages you to play more, linger longer, and treat the entire property like one ongoing match. Food and downtime fit naturally into that cadence; quick resets between loops, longer dinners after the last short-course battle, and the sense that every day ends the same way: tired legs, a score you can argue about, and the strong temptation to do it all again tomorrow.

Cabot Citrus Farms isn’t Florida golf as you remember it. It’s Florida golf as it should be; firm, fun, architectural, and designed around the best part of any great trip: the simple joy of wanting to keep playing.

Cabot Citrus Farms is a complete modern Florida golf playground: Karoo as the headline championship round, Roost as the perfect second 18 with tons of replay value, and The Squeeze + The Wedge giving you the short-course / quick-hit options that keep the competition going long after a “normal” golf day would end. It’s the rare place where you can play a full round, play again, and still have enough energy left for a few loops that feel like the most fun part of the trip.

If you want to add more golf beyond Citrus, Streamsong (Red / Blue / Black) is the best possible extension because it changes the tone completely. Citrus is fun-forward and playful—still serious architecture, but with a “keep it moving” vibe. Streamsong feels more like a pilgrimage: big land, more wind, more walking energy, and courses that ask you to think creatively about lines, trajectories, and the ground game. It’s a true second destination, not just another tee time.

The best part is the contrast. Red brings the classic strategic routing and a more traditional test. Blue is the most balanced and accessible of the three, making it a great “everyone will enjoy it” round even if the group is tired. Black is the toughest and most intense—more demanding, more dramatic in its challenge, and the one that feels like a statement round when you want to see how your game holds up.

Logistically, Streamsong is realistic but needs commitment—treat it as a 2-3 day add-on rather than a quick side trip. If you do it that way, Citrus becomes the high-energy golf playground chapter, and Streamsong becomes the “serious golf destination” chapter. Together, they make one of the strongest central Florida golf weeks you can put together.