Tin Roof-Inspired Greens
The course features at least one green shaped to mimic the corrugated lines of tin roofing—a nod to Florida’s classic farm structures, and a wild target for wedge play.
Golf Course Review & Scouting Report
Cabot Citrus Farms – the Squeeze
Brooksville, Florida
Established
2024
Architect
Mike Nuzzo
Access
Semi-Private
Par
Par 33
Length
1,726 – 2,842 yds
Green Fees
$$
The verdict
A Dynamic Modern Short Course
The Squeeze delivers a playful, inventive twist on the modern short course with aggressive short 4s, a massive par 5, and creative greens that beg for shotmaking. It’s the ideal add-on to a Cabot Citrus Farms trip—engaging, strategic, quick-moving and never boring. You’ll talk about the shot decisions here long after your round.
Course DNA
Difficulty
56
Scenery68
Conditioning79
Shot Variety85
Walkability86
Green Complexity83
Wow Factor77
Design Quality79
Don't miss
Look for the green with corrugated tin roof-inspired shaping—a wild, architectural nod to Florida farm history.
At a glance
Quick facts
Number of Holes
9 regulation holes (some listings as 10)
Longest Hole
Par 5, 559 yards (Hole 4, Black)
Shortest Par 3
Par 3, 125 yards (Hole 3, Black)
Shortest Par 4
Par 4, 285 yards (Hole 2, Black)
Most Distinctive Green Feature
Tin roof-inspired corrugated shapes
Terrain
Rolling sand, pine, and Florida scrub
Practice Facilities
Shared with Cabot Citrus Farms property
Play Time
1.5 to 2.5 hours
The design
The architecture
Mike Nuzzo’s design gleefully defies the standard playbook of Florida golf, embracing short 4s you can almost drive, a par 5 that’s epic in scope, and par 3s that demand artistry over raw power. Rolling sandy ground, bold bunkering, and wildly contoured greens set up constant decision-making—sometimes daring you to press, sometimes punishing the impatient. Where many short courses blend together, The Squeeze stands out for its shape-driven personality and creativity.
Mike Nuzzo drew inspiration from classic and modern short par-4s worldwide, emphasizing variety and creative green design.
Defining features
- Short par-4s promote bold drives or cunning layups
- Par 5 centerpiece offers true risk/reward drama
- Flip-wedge par-3s with confounding green contours
- Corrugated, tin roof-inspired putting surfaces
- Large waste areas and winding fairways create visual suspense
- Routing maximizes fun and pace without sacrificing interest
Hole by hole
Signature holes
Hole 1
The Temptation Opener
PAR
4
YARDAGE
290
A drivable opener that lures you to go for the green but rewards those who smartly play position just as often. Subtle mounds and angles force you to pick a line and commit.
Play it smart
Aggressive drives bring reward or trouble; conservative tee shots set up a comfortable wedge and attack angle.
Where it bites
Over-aggression can find sand or tough lies, quickly turning birdie dreams into tough pars.
Course management
Shots to think about
Short par-4 tee (Holes 1/2)
Gauge wind and angle before deciding to attack the green or lay back for a full wedge.
Approach into sculpted greens
Pay attention to slope; favor the safest quadrant—not every flag rewards aggression.
Bump-and-run opportunities
Use the firm, short turf around greens—Scottish-style for Florida—when between clubs.
Second shot on par 5 (Hole 4)
Only press for the green in two if you’ve got the right lie; laying up sets up a more forgiving angle.
Windy day on par 3s
Club up and trust a smooth swing—short par 3s can still punish a poor strike.
Final hole go-for-broke
On Hole 9, weigh the risk for a closing birdie; sometimes laying up sets up the easiest number.
On the day
What to expect
Conditions
Firm, well-groomed resort fairways and artistic, lively greens—expect bounce and run, not just target-golf stops.
Pace
Rounds typically move quickly given the 9-hole routing, though bold green contours may add a bit of short-game thinking for each group.
Vibe
Fun-first, inventive, and playful—the resort’s most relaxed and experiment-friendly layout.
Dress code
Standard golf attire; no formal club dress code visible—double-check with the resort for any specific updates.
Before you tee off
Your game plan
01
Short-Game Warmup
Get comfortable with wedge trajectories and creative bump-and-run shots for the undulating green surrounds.
02
Know Your Carry Distances
Course demands precision from tee to green, so dial in iron and hybrid yardages before the round.
03
Flexible Range Routine
You’ll hit everything from flip wedges to long clubs in a single routing—cover the bag in warmup.
The lore
How it came to be
- 2024
The Squeeze opens as part of the Cabot Citrus Farms redevelopment.
- 2024
Mike Nuzzo completes design, blending short par-4s and wild greens.
- 2024
Course receives early praise for inventive strategy and playability.
- 2025
Cabot Citrus Farms project cited in Golf Inc. 'Development of the Year' feature.
Stories & legends
What makes it special
Drama in Ten
With just nine (sometimes listed as ten) holes, The Squeeze packs in a greater variety of looks, strategies, and club selection than most 18-hole routings—making every turn memorable.
Squeeze as a Playground
Invented to be the fun, low-stakes complement to Cabot’s championship tests, The Squeeze is the locals’ go-for-it playground, where risk-reward and bet-settling shine.
For the group chat
Fun facts
1
Some scorecards list 10 holes, but the playable routing is best verified as 9 regulation holes.
2
The Squeeze’s bold green contours were inspired by tin roofing, a first among Florida short courses.
3
No two par 4s play the same—each offers a distinct strategy and angle.
4
The Squeeze opened in Cabot Citrus Farms’ total makeover of the famed World Woods property.
Build the trip
If you’re making a Cabot Citrus Farms golf trip…
CourseAccessWhy it's on the listTrip
Streamsong Resort (Blue/Red/Black)
Resort
Elite modern architecture, acclaimed across the U.S.
Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead)
Resort
PGA Tour venue with classic Florida tests
TPC Tampa Bay
Public
Tourney pedigree and polished course conditions
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
Semi-Private
Strong club-style experience in the region
Fox Hollow Golf Club
Public
Accessible Tampa-area add-on for more variety
Brooksville or Spring Hill for pure Cabot access; Tampa suburbs for multi-course trips.
Course DNA
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