Orlando
Grand Cypress - New Course
St. Andrews-inspired resort links homage
The New Course is Orlando's best "wait, this is actually interesting" round. Nicklaus borrowed openly from St. Andrews: wider corridors, double-green ideas, bump-and-run options, and enough oddity to make it stand apart from the water-and-condo template. It is not the Old Course, obviously. It is still one of the smartest Orlando adds for groups that want something with a point of view.
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The take
The New Course is Orlando's best "wait, this is actually interesting" round. Nicklaus borrowed openly from St. Andrews: wider corridors, double-green ideas, bump-and-run options, and enough oddity to make it stand apart from the water-and-condo template. It is not the Old Course, obviously. It is still one of the smartest Orlando adds for groups that want something with a point of view.
Best for
Nicklaus fans, links-curious groups, and anyone bored by generic Florida resort golf
Watch out
It is an homage, not Scotland with humidity
How to play it
Put it high on the list if the group wants more than resort autopilot.
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Distinct concept
- Shared-fairway feel
- Strong contrast to typical Orlando golf
- Resort convenience
Watch-outs
- Not a true links course
- Access/rates should be checked
- May confuse players expecting normal Florida target golf
Signature holes
1, 5, 12, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Resort/public access can vary; verify current Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress availability and rates.
Best season
Best window: November through April.
Caddies / walking
This is a cart-first destination.
Replay priority
Medium-high
Booking move
Choose lodging base first, then courses.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: November through April.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
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