Roost is an 18-hole course that capitalizes on different environments—routing through the sandy, scrubby areas adjacent to Karoo, rolling meadows that are sprinkled with flowering dogwoods and native wildflowers, and even a 40-foot-deep sinkhole. The story behind Roost is an evolution of utilizing a multitude of different people’s talents to showcase the best from the property. Continuing Cabot CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar’s fascination of great collaborations, the principals of Roost includes Mike Nuzzo, Kyle Franz, Ran Mossisett, and Rod Whitman.

Co-designers Nuzzo and Franz, along with Morrissett as Golf Course Architecture Advisor, established the routing and brought in the legendary Whitman to produce a set of greens that were unified yet distinct. The four principals shared a vision of letting the land tell the story and created a unique 7,200-yard course that is peppered with a number of eye-catching, moss-draped oaks, exuding an Old Florida charm. Golfers will encounter wild Osceola turkeys that roam the course, often heard roosting and seen resting in these gorgeous oaks. A rarity in Florida, the course includes repeated 50-foot elevation changes. The design also features elements inspired by Alister MacKenzie and his work at Augusta, in the Australian Sandbelt, and throughout California. With plenty of variety, the course will provide a world-class golf experience for players of all skill levels.