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Alex Elias  It's been 12 years since the first course at Cabot Cape Breton opened, and today, Cabot Links (2011) and Cabot Cliffs (2015) rank #39 and #10 in Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest Courses. Since then, Cabot has expanded to Cabot St. Lucia, Cabot Highlands in Scotland and Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia (Coming 2025). Cabot Citrus Farms, Cabot’s first destination in the United States, and one of the most anticipated new courses of 2024, is set to open in October 2024 with two 18-hole courses, a 9-hole course, and an 11-hole Par-3 Course. Karoo
Designed by Kyle Franz, known for his superb restorations at Mid Pines Inn & Club, Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines Golf Club, and Country Club of Charleston, Karoo features many fairways over 75 yards wide, though course management is of the essence, as seven holes offer split fairways. With either large waste areas, cross bunkers, or center-line traps, Karoo demands players decide left or right based on their club selection off the tee as well as the pin location on a given day. With many greens exceeding 10,000 square feet, golfers immediately indulge into Franz's green complexes as the opening hole presents a massive double green for the first and sixth holes. As Karoo is routed on what was once World Woods Golf Club (Pine Barrens), Franz removed thousands of trees, opening the property to long views of the topography and expansive waste areas. The Squeeze Designed by Mike Nuzzo, the 9-hole course plays less than 3,000 yards. Playing over varied terrain with short Par-4s, dramatic Par-3s and a 559 yard Par-5, The Squeeze is the ultimate match-play course and demands every shot in the bag. The Wedge Designed by Mike Nuzzo, the 11-hole Par-3 course adds up exactly to 1,000 yards. No. 6, the shortest hole, plays 70 yards, and No. 9, the longest hole, plays 115 yards. Although only a wedge and putter are needed, don't be fooled by the yardages on the scorecard as Nuzzo saved some of his most dramatic features for The Wedge, particularly No. 5 and No. 11. With lights and music located throughout the course, The Wedge is the perfect way to end a memorable day. Media Day When I received my invitation to the Media Day at Cabot Citrus Farms, I immediately responded, "Yes," and quickly thereafter began counting down the days. To say, Cabot Citrus Farms delivered would be an immense understatement. Thanks to the lights on The Wedge, I was able to play all 38 open holes, and while the architectural design of each course is certainly to be greatly appreciated, the vibe throughout the entire property is unmatched. Whether it be the Comfort Stations on Karoo, The Porch overlooking The Wedge, the opportunity to make eagle on The Squeeze or an ace on The Wedge, it's easy to imagine players having as memorable a day as any with friends and family.
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