Cabot Citrus Farms

[jvincent]

18 minutes ago, StudentGolfer4 said:

Slightly off topic: Does anyone know if Keiser is still involved with the Cabot properties? Or maybe it just depends on which one. I know Cowan Dewar is CEO of Cabot but still see Keisers name a lot with Cabot Revelstoke and did with the original Cabot. But I don’t see it associated with Cabot Highlands or Citrus Farms. 

 

AFAIK Keiser is still an investor in Cabot.

 

Cowan Dewar runs the show, but Cabot, Bandon, and Sand Valley are all affiliated through the Dream Golf Resorts brand which links all of the Keiser affiliated properties.

[matthew.skidmore]

13 hours ago, ChrisATL said:

And let us know what they say....🤣

 

I'm headed there end of March and are on a wiating list for a cabin should any be completed. They believe there is a chance there will be some ready by this point. We booked a local hotel in case. Would imagine cabins available sometime in the spring.

[Dancin]

Mike Keiser is not involved in Cabot Citrus. He passed on being involved in that.

[ND2005]

9 minutes ago, Dancin said:

Mike Keiser is not involved in Cabot Citrus. He passed on being involved in that.

 

As best I understand things Keiser was heavily involved in the original Cabot, but since then has largely stepped back from the other Cabot properties, which have been largely funded by real estate investment groups

 

Bandon Dunes: Mike Keiser/Sons

Cabot: Cowan Dewar + Mike Keiser

Sand Valley: Keiser Sons

Cabot St Lucia: Cowan Dewar + Mike Keiser (minority investor) + other investors

Cabot Citrus Farms: Cowan Dewar + other

Cabot Highlands: Cowan Dewar + other

Rodeo Dunes: Keiser family

[The Milkman]

I have a single for Karoo on Monday afternoon. Looking forward to seeing it. For all the negative comments, those pics look great and certainly worthy of $165 around these parts in peak season. 

[Dancin]

Agree. $165 is priced right this time of year for preview play. My fear is what they are going to charge next winter. I really hope they aren't streamsong level.

[Philfil]

18 hours ago, ChrisATL said:

And let us know what they say....🤣

There will units ready by the end of the month (February). 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ChrisATL]

7 minutes ago, Philfil said:

There will units ready by the end of the month (February). 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[ND2005]

1 hour ago, Dancin said:

 I really hope they aren't streamsong level.

 

They will be

[Philfil]

Local advice…. PLAY “THE SQUEEZE”. 
 

It’s a 10 hole, short course, beaut! Not a dud hole on the course, and the greens are excellent. 
 

Here’s most of the course, tee boxes, and some fairway/green shots - I exceeded the image limit and couldn’t post the rest, and the images might be out of order for some reason. 
 

 

[StudentGolfer4]

Cabot Cliffs is 400 day guest and 315 resort guests. Given the location there’s no reason to think they won’t be at least that much. Could be more. Streamsong is 420 non resort guest and 320 for those staying on property 

[Foley589]

5 hours ago, StudentGolfer4 said:

Cabot Cliffs is 400 day guest and 315 resort guests. Given the location there’s no reason to think they won’t be at least that much. Could be more. Streamsong is 420 non resort guest and 320 for those staying on property 

Save money and go in the shoulder season it’s worth every penny!

[st1800e]

Can’t understand the complaints , it’s new, I’ve never played a bad course…some are just better than others.  I played world woods a few years ago, great,  I’m sure the new version is excellent, may never get there, but if I do I’m sure it’ll be a good day.

 

Too much for you? Well, the grass wasn’t  good,  so it’s a c***py course.  Really?

 

Just don’t go.   

[Philfil]

23 hours ago, sabram said:

Neither of us mentioned the prices of the items sold in the pro shop as shown in your pix. Yikes!. I did spring for a $40 hat😎

 

Did you save your water bottle😁 (I did)

I did keep my bottle, but I’ll be back many, many times - so it’ll find its way to the recycling bin next week. 

 

22 hours ago, doctor220 said:

Pricey? How much were headcovers ? Love the pics, looks great!!!

Headcovers are $95ish for the Dormie driver covers (upper level in image) and $120ish for the Seamus fairway covers (lower level in image).  
 

I bought a $40 American Needle hat and an $80 BDraddy t-shirt…!!!

[The Milkman]

Was out there today and had an absolute blast on the Karoo course. I’ve been excited to see what Kyle Franz would do as a designer rather than just restoring. It felt like the renovated Southern Pines on steroids. A lot of visual tricks off the tee, huge land features and great holes. Loved every minute. 
 

Were the green perfect or what you’d expect from a $165 round? No. But soon this is going to be a $350+ round and I’m not sure how many more chances I’ll have to play it. 
 

Play it if you can. Couple pics. 

[Drwoods2017]

Sent them an email as our group is planning a 2025 Streamsong trip and wanted to add this in.  I was told they will probably start booking for next year around October. Anybody else get any other info? Their best advice was just to sign up for the newsletter updates.

[matthew.skidmore]

Played last weekend. Karoo and Squeeze twice each and the wedge once.

 

Thought $160 was a fair price for Karoo. Conditions exceeded expectations based on what I had read online. Squeeze at $80 was pretty good value as well. I don't think the Wedge is worth $45/player - we opted out of playing this a second time. It was fun under the lights but not overly memorable.

 

Cabins should be ready by end of Spring, first onsite stay was by an owner this past Saturday. They are all owned by individuals though and availability is based on what they allow. 2 bedrooms will start at $1300/night apparently

 

 

[The Milkman]

47 minutes ago, matthew.skidmore said:

Played last weekend. Karoo and Squeeze twice each and the wedge once.

 

Thought $160 was a fair price for Karoo. Conditions exceeded expectations based on what I had read online. Squeeze at $80 was pretty good value as well. I don't think the Wedge is worth $45/player - we opted out of playing this a second time. It was fun under the lights but not overly memorable.

 

Cabins should be ready by end of Spring, first onsite stay was by an owner this past Saturday. They are all owned by individuals though and availability is based on what they allow. 2 bedrooms will start at $1300/night apparently

 

 

Good lord. Even split 4 ways that is very premium. 

[eboettne]

Hopefully there's some 2 queen rooms that are closer to the $300-350/night range similar to Sand Valley and Bandon.

[ND2005]

1 hour ago, matthew.skidmore said:

Played last weekend. Karoo and Squeeze twice each and the wedge once.

 

Thought $160 was a fair price for Karoo. Conditions exceeded expectations based on what I had read online. Squeeze at $80 was pretty good value as well. I don't think the Wedge is worth $45/player - we opted out of playing this a second time. It was fun under the lights but not overly memorable.

 

Cabins should be ready by end of Spring, first onsite stay was by an owner this past Saturday. They are all owned by individuals though and availability is based on what they allow. 2 bedrooms will start at $1300/night apparently

 

 

wow. I want to check this place out but that is getting ridiculous 

[matthew.skidmore]

50 minutes ago, The Milkman said:

Good lord. Even split 4 ways that is very premium. 

2 bed with 1 bed in each I believe - or at least that's what online floorplans show

[matthew.skidmore]

32 minutes ago, eboettne said:

Hopefully there's some 2 queen rooms that are closer to the $300-350/night range similar to Sand Valley and Bandon.

 

We stayed at a hotel in Brooksville that they recommend. Don't think you'll find that pricing on site though.

[srs06d]

Trying to recoup the $1.75M sales cost + $100k Restoration Hardware furnishing package as quick as possible!

[swgolf12]

On 2/9/2024 at 5:26 PM, Philfil said:

Local advice…. PLAY “THE SQUEEZE”. 
 

It’s a 10 hole, short course, beaut! Not a dud hole on the course, and the greens are excellent. 
 

Here’s most of the course, tee boxes, and some fairway/green shots - I exceeded the image limit and couldn’t post the rest, and the images might be out of order for some reason. 
 

 

 

How far do you hit it off the tee with a Driver?  I'm right around 295 carry or so and found the Squeeze ate my lunch. The landing areas if you hit it that far off the tee on the shorter Par 4's I found to be brutal and some of those greens are very difficult to chip to depending on miss/pin location.  For some of the shorter holes I found them to be some of the more challenging on the property compared to Karoo.

[The Milkman]

When I was out there I didn't see anything resembling the size of a hotel being built, just individual cabins and houses. Not sure if thats a part of the plan or not. 

 

If we assume the prices are similar to Cabot Links, that is ~$300 round / ~$150 replay when they get fully open. Throw in a couple hundred per night per person, and that is a very pricey golf weekend. You are looking at $2,500 easily for a 2.5 day weekend. Thats more than (or at least equal) to a Pinehurst or Streamsong. 

[Philfil]

2 hours ago, swgolf12 said:

 

How far do you hit it off the tee with a Driver?  I'm right around 295 carry or so and found the Squeeze ate my lunch. The landing areas if you hit it that far off the tee on the shorter Par 4's I found to be brutal and some of those greens are very difficult to chip to depending on miss/pin location.  For some of the shorter holes I found them to be some of the more challenging on the property compared to Karoo.

 

I’m a little longer than you, but driver isn’t needed on the Squeeze, that’s what made it so much fun for me.  It was a nice change to be able to hit other clubs and work on shots that traditionally I’m unable to on “full length” courses.  Mainly 5,6,7 irons off of the short par 4’s leading to full 50/56/60’s into greens.  

[Drwoods2017]

1 hour ago, The Milkman said:

When I was out there I didn't see anything resembling the size of a hotel being built, just individual cabins and houses. Not sure if thats a part of the plan or not. 

 

If we assume the prices are similar to Cabot Links, that is ~$300 round / ~$150 replay when they get fully open. Throw in a couple hundred per night per person, and that is a very pricey golf weekend. You are looking at $2,500 easily for a 2.5 day weekend. Thats more than (or at least equal) to a Pinehurst or Streamsong. 

Pinehurst is closer to 3500-4000 depending on time of the year. Streamsong is more reasonable.  Cabot does this though they don't take the bandon/sand valley approach.  Lodging is privately owned for the larger houses so those people can really make it whatever they feel is best for them. St lucia is the same way until they finish the hotel. Bottom line is top quality golf now costs 3 grand for a trip. It's sad but it the new normal. At least these places are investing in the experience and giving amenities.

[doctor220]

6 hours ago, The Milkman said:

When I was out there I didn't see anything resembling the size of a hotel being built, just individual cabins and houses. Not sure if thats a part of the plan or not. 

 

If we assume the prices are similar to Cabot Links, that is ~$300 round / ~$150 replay when they get fully open. Throw in a couple hundred per night per person, and that is a very pricey golf weekend. You are looking at $2,500 easily for a 2.5 day weekend. Thats more than (or at least equal) to a Pinehurst or Streamsong. 

At least it seems like you can stay somewhat close by offsite to citrus and still just play there if you think the rates are ridiculous. At Streamsong there really isn’t that option unless you want an hour drive. I paid roughly that figure above for 3 days at Streamsong. These higher end golf resorts are expensive ! 
 

kinda grinded my gears to pay for a pull cart at Streamsong tbh 

[swgolf12]

20 hours ago, Philfil said:

 

I’m a little longer than you, but driver isn’t needed on the Squeeze, that’s what made it so much fun for me.  It was a nice change to be able to hit other clubs and work on shots that traditionally I’m unable to on “full length” courses.  Mainly 5,6,7 irons off of the short par 4’s leading to full 50/56/60’s into greens.  

 

That was kinda what I figured out but only after playing it once, next time I get down there I'm going to try that approach.  You really need to be able to hit full shots into a lot of those greens.

[N8dogg2669]

I worked here when it was World Woods back around 2001-2002 time frame. My parents just built a house in the neighborhood behind the course and I'm heading down in July to play with my nephew. Cannot wait to see the redesign.