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Golf Course Review & Scouting Report

Cabot Citrus Farms – the Wedge

73

Brooksville, Florida

Established
2024
Architect
Mike Nuzzo
Access
Resort
Par
Par 33
Length
770 – 1,100 yds
The verdict

A Social, Lightning-Fast Wedge Playground

The Wedge redefines short-course fun with 11 inventive par-3s, dramatic greens, and a music-filled night-golf vibe. Designed for playability, energy, and repeat rounds, it's the ultimate sidekick to Cabot's big courses, delivering high-replay, high-laughter resort golf. Not a travel headliner, but a can't-miss highlight for any Cabot guest.

Course DNA
Difficulty
58
Scenery
67
Conditioning
81
Shot Variety
73
Walkability
90
Green Complexity
85
Wow Factor
77
Design Quality
76
Don't miss

Don’t miss looping the course under the lights after dusk, when the music and atmosphere transform The Wedge into a one-of-a-kind party round.

At a glance

Quick facts

Number of holes
11
Longest hole
115 yards
Night play
Fully lit course for night golf
Architect
Mike Nuzzo
Property
Cabot Citrus Farms resort
First year open
2024
Design intent
All-wedge, high-replay short course
Signature vibe
Music, energy, and modern resort feel
The design

The architecture

The Wedge is a fresh, modern take on the short-course format, trading length for artistry and camaraderie. Mike Nuzzo’s design uses dramatic elevation movement, pine-flanked waste bunkers, and severe green contours to present a puzzle at under 120 yards a hole. Night lighting and music make the mood as bold as the shotmaking. Strategy isn’t about power; it’s about precise wedges, spin, and managing slopes, all in an inviting, hyper-social setting.

Nuzzo’s clever use of bold green contour, compact land, and energy-packed presentation has created one of the most memorable new short courses in the U.S.

Defining features
  • All holes under 120 yards
  • Lit for night play
  • Music-driven resort vibes
  • Sloping, tiered putting surfaces
  • Sandy waste areas and pine corridor framing
Hole by hole

Signature holes

Hole 4

The Drop Zone

PAR
3
YARDAGE
102

A sloping green set below a subtle rise, surrounded by sandy waste. The pin position can transform a routine wedge into a terrifying downhill pitch if you miss long or right.

Play it smart

Hit a controlled, high wedge to land softly and stay below the hole, with influence from wind and subtle rises.

Where it bites

Miss long or to the right, and you’ll face a nervy downhill chip onto a green that runs away fast.

Course management

Shots to think about

Approaching a green with tucked pin over a waste area
Play to the safe side and trust your short game—do not take on sucker flags unless you’re dialed in.
70-yard hole where the green funnels off both sides
Land it dead center with a touch more spin; going flag-hunting brings roll-offs straight into play.
Downwind approach to an elevated green
Bring in the ball lower and use the backstop if available—the slopes can help or punish.
Night golf, facing a shadowy bunker lip
Trust your instincts and visuals; commit fully, especially under the lights, since half-swings will end in sand.
Short-sided on the wrong green tier
Expect a firm, breaking pitch—play safe for bogey rather than compounding mistakes.
On the day

What to expect

Conditions

Fresh resort turf, tightly mown approaches, and quick, quirky greens; expect new-course polish with bold visual presentation for both day and night play.

Pace

Lightning fast—groups zip around the 11-hole loop, with music keeping the energy upbeat and waits rare even at peak hours.

Vibe

Modern, social, and energized—expect laughter, music pulsing through the pines, BYOH (bring-your-own-wedge) fun, and the freedom to replay or walk off anytime.

Dress code

Standard resort-golf attire; relaxed, with no jacket or tie required.

Before you tee off

Your game plan

01

Pack all your wedges

Bring every short club—gap, sand, lob—and a reliable putter; you’ll use them all.

02

Wear comfortable shoes

With an easy, walkable loop and a fun, casual pace, walking is the way to soak up every detail.

03

Book an evening slot

Experience the full effect of the music-and-lighting package—night rounds are where The Wedge shines brightest.

The lore

How it came to be

  1. 1991

    Original World Woods Golf Club opened on the site

  2. 2021

    Cabot purchases World Woods, plans full redevelopment

  3. 2023

    Construction of The Wedge short course begins as centerpiece of new Cabot Citrus Farms amenities

  4. 2024

    The Wedge opens: 11-hole, par-3 short course by Mike Nuzzo launches with night play and music-driven concept

Stories & legends

What makes it special

Property legacy

When Pine Barrens Set the Tone

Before The Wedge debuted, the land was famed for Pine Barrens at World Woods—a public-access marvel often compared to Pine Valley. Cabot’s new short course flips the script, leaning into fun over fear and ushering in a bold resort era.

Night golf

Lights, Music… Night Golf!

As dusk falls, the floodlights snap on and music fills the pine-perfumed air—the most social, high-spirited round you’ll play all year begins. The Wedge’s glowing fairways and energetic soundtrack turn every night loop into a party.

Short-game drama

Short Course, Big Drama

What you lose in yardage, you gain in adrenaline. Sloping greens, swirling bunkers, and mischievous tiers mean every wedge must be struck with touch and nerve—or you’ll be grinding for par from some devilish roll-off.

For the group chat

Fun facts

1

Every hole can be played under full lighting for true night golf.

2

Music blasts throughout the course after sunset, creating a club-like energy.

3

The original land was once home to the celebrated World Woods Pine Barrens course.

4

The Wedge’s holes top out at just 115 yards, making it a study in modern wedge precision.

5

The course’s design and atmosphere were expressly built for replayability and social golf, not tournament drama.

Build the trip

If you're making a Citrus Farms resort trip out of it

CourseAccessWhy it's on the listTrip
Cabot Citrus Farms – Karoo
Resort

The flagship 18-hole layout and centerpiece of the new Cabot property.

Cabot Citrus Farms – Roost
Resort

A new core-course with strategic design and replay value, built for resort play.

Cabot Citrus Farms – The Squeeze
Resort

Another inventive short-course option—perfect for low-key afternoons or fun warm-ups.

Mission Inn Resort – El Campeón
Resort

A renowned Central Florida public-access track, offering contrasting, classic-style golf for trip variety.

Stay on-site at Cabot Citrus Farms for best access to all courses and the night-golf atmosphere.

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