Some good news on the golf front this morning, timely considering that everyone in Canada and the U.S. northeast are freezing their tails off. Florida golf just got one more jewel in their crown with the announcement that Cabot Citrus Farms, a new golf destination from the Cabot Collection (the luxury resort and golf destination developer), is now open.
Cabot Citrus Farms is on 1,200 acres nestled among the rolling hills, ancient moss-covered oaks and sand pines of Florida’s picturesque Nature Coast. The property features two revitalized 18-hole golf courses, two unique shorter courses, luxury real estate and nightly accommodations, curated experiences and a host of amenities.
Karoo is an 18-hole “adventure golf” course designed by architect Kyle Franz, showcasing some of the world’s widest Bermuda fairways, expansive greens, multiple routes to pins and bold contours that encourage creative play. The course’s namesake stems from the loud trumpeting sound, described as a rolling “karoo,” made by its resident Sandhill Cranes. Karoo was recently featured as the cover star of GOLF Magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, where it debuted as No. 32 in the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” ranking.
The second 18-hole course, Roost, takes golfers on a journey back in time to the relaxed charm of Old Florida with canopies of moss-draped trees, sandy soil and tranquil setting. The course flows across sandy scrublands and rolling meadows featuring rare 50-foot elevation changes and a 40-foot-deep sinkhole. The majesty of century-old live oaks encourage careful shot-shaping, while four bunkerless holes reflect the abundance of natural features.
The shorter courses are the 10-hole The Squeeze and the 11-hole, par-3 The Wedge.
Top image: Karoo; Image via Carolina Pines Golf
Roost; Image via Patrick Koenig
