It originally was a private course which operated as University Golf & Country Club for many decades before becoming Blue Cypress. I don't exactly remember the dates in which it was UGCC, but I do remember playing there as a kid in the mid 80's and it was a challenging course due to its tight fairways. Unfortunately when the golf course boom hit Jacksonville, it was unable to compete and went belly up. It then became Blue Cypress and too had a hard time staying afloat and eventually closed. It sat vacant and unattended for many years until being taken over by the City of Jacksonville. The 18-hole course turned into a 9-hole course, driving range, soccer fields and dock. Some of the holes are the original layout, but the majority of them have been shortened to accommodate the access to the dock, new clubhouse location and new driving range location. Money still seams tight out there and the course reflects this. The greens are usually fuzzy with thin grass and dirt and the fairways resemble an unattended pasture. If comparing it to the First Tee of Jacksonville off Golfair Blvd. The First Tee blows it away in price and playing conditions.
The soccer field area is nice. The dock is very nice. The pool is out dated. I have not experienced the hiking trails, but I’m told to beware of mountain bikes.
When it comes to golf, believe in Ty Webb.
