Cabot Citrus Farms is Cabot’s first US resort. It sits on 1,200 acres in the hills near Brooksville on Florida’s Nature Coast, about 50 minutes north of Tampa. The site used to be World Woods, a well-known pair of Tom Fazio courses that had fallen into decline. Cabot rebuilt them on the same sandy, rolling ground, among large live oaks, as two 18-hole courses, plus a ten-hole course and a par-three course. The terrain is unusual for Florida, with real elevation change and very few houses. Day guests are welcome and can book half a year ahead.
Cabot Citrus Farms green fees and tee times.
Resort guests can book tee times when they reserve accommodation, 12 to 18 months ahead. Day guests can book online up to six months ahead. Karoo and Roost cost the same. For day guests, the rate ranges from US$185 (summer, Sunday to Thursday) to US$395 (Friday and Saturday in peak and autumn). Carts cost US$35 extra. From 1 December to 31 March, a caddie is mandatory for tee times before 10 am and for anyone riding on Karoo or Roost. The rates page also says the resort will be walking only from 1 November to 8 March, with carts available after 12 pm from 9 March. Check which policy applies to your dates when you book.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From US$185
Karoo or Roost, day guest, summer (1 Jun–1 Oct 2026) Sun–Thu; cart US$35 extra. Autumn day-guest rate US$350–395; resort guests from US$185. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The courses at Cabot Citrus Farms.
Karoo
Kyle Franz’s course covers the property’s biggest landforms. It has wide fairways and large sandy areas, and greens that reward approaching from the right side. In 2026, rates run from US$185 in summer to US$350 for resort guests in autumn.
Roost
This is the more wooded course, routed among old live oaks. Its fairways are narrower and its green complexes more varied. It is priced the same as Karoo, and same-day replays are half price until 1 October 2026.
The Squeeze and The Wedge
The Squeeze costs US$60–100 and allows carts at US$25. The Wedge costs US$30–60 and is walking only. Both suit a short afternoon round. The Wedge is a popular game for groups at the end of the day.
The round, in perspective.
Kyle Franz designed Karoo, which is named after the call of the local sandhill cranes. It is a big, sandy course with wide playing corridors and contoured greens. Roost was designed by Franz, Mike Nuzzo and Ran Morrissett, and is named after the wild turkeys that roost in the oaks. It moves through more wooded ground with plenty of strategic choices. Both courses play firm on sand and suit approach shots run along the ground. The Squeeze is Nuzzo’s ten-hole course, with holes from 100 to 550 yards. The Wedge is an 11-hole par-three course with holes of 85 to 125 yards, big sandy areas and steep greens. Both 18-hole courses debuted under Cabot in 2024.
Make the trip work.
Two nights gives you Karoo and Roost, with The Wedge on the evening you arrive. Push carts are free, so walking without a caddie is easy from April to November. The dress code allows golf mock necks and athletic wear but not denim or swimwear. Florida residents and locals from Hernando and Citrus counties get discounts. Check the dates of the summer maintenance closure before you book a summer trip.
Tampa International (TPA) is about 50 minutes south and is the resort’s recommended airport, with direct flights from across the US and from London. Orlando (MCO) is about 90 minutes east and has even more international routes. You will need a car or a pre-booked transfer.
On-site lodging is in two- and four-bedroom cottages and fairway homes, which suit groups who want to stay together. Staying on site opens the 12- to 18-month booking window. Brooksville, about 15 minutes away, has simple chain hotels. Tampa and the Gulf beaches are an hour away if you want to combine the golf with a city or beach stay.
Make a trip of it.
Streamsong is about two hours south-east, so two resorts in one Florida trip is realistic. On site, Cabot offers archery, skeet shooting and nature trails. Nearby, the Weeki Wachee Springs mermaid show and the manatees at Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are among the most distinctive non-golf outings on this coast.
Find your season.
From January to mid-April, prices are highest and the weather is most reliable. Summer brings the lowest rates and the most heat. The course is open all year, apart from a summer maintenance closure. Autumn rates (2 October to 13 December) are among the highest of the year.
Yes. Day guests can book Karoo, Roost, The Squeeze and The Wedge online up to six months ahead. Resort guests can book 12 to 18 months ahead when they reserve accommodation.
How much does it cost to play Karoo or Roost?
In 2026, day guests pay from US$185 (summer, Sunday to Thursday) to US$395 (peak and autumn weekends), plus a US$35 cart if they ride. Resort-guest rates are the same or slightly lower.
Is a caddie required at Cabot Citrus Farms?
From 1 December to 31 March, yes, for tee times before 10 am and for anyone using a cart on Karoo or Roost. From April to November caddies are optional.
What was Cabot Citrus Farms before?
It was World Woods, a pair of Tom Fazio courses in Brooksville. Cabot rebuilt the property as Karoo and Roost, added The Squeeze and The Wedge, and reopened it as its first US resort.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
