The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
998 Reviews (998)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
498
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
86.0%
Recommend this course
867 out of 998 reviews
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3.9
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 60 reviews
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3.9
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.7%
Recommend this course
94 out of 111 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its variety, with a tight front nine and more open back nine that tests every club. Staff friendliness stands out as a top strength, with welcoming employees enhancing the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6422 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.4

Challenge the Savannahs. On the windward side of Merritt island lies one of the most unique golf courses on Florida's Space Coast. The 6,450 yard Gordon G. Lewis design winds through majestic hardwood forests, natural wetlands, and scenic lakes to reveal protected, undulated greens. Nine holes are framed by a natural savannah conservation area, bordered by hammocks with a high canopy of trees and coastal flatwoods. Water, in the form of natural wetlands and manmade lakes, comes into play on thirteen holes. The course boasts several unforgettable holes, such as the 525-yard, par 5 Signature 7th, regarded as one of the most challenging holes in Central Florida. This beautifully tight, typically southern course features six sets of tees, making play ideal for beginners and pros. The back tees are demanding even for the best of the best, while our new “Family Tees” are playable by anyone who wants to tee up. Prepare for your round by warming up on our practice facilities that include: unique aqua range, chipping and bunker area, and full-sized practice putting green. Look around during your visit, and you will notice nature's splendor on display. Our preserve features many water birds, birds of prey, reptiles, and low country mammals that make the savannahs their home. The fairways additionally offer a great view of the nearby Cape Canaveral rocket launches. Our southern plantation styled Clubhouse is a great place to start and end your day at The Savannahs. Inside you will find a golf shop, plus a bar and grill with great food and hospitality to match. Or, wander outside to the veranda overlooking the aqua range and golf course to catch the sunset.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire must be worn at all times while on the course and practice range. No Tank Tops allowed, collared shirts or Mockneck t-shirts suggested.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
998 Reviews (998)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 60
Narrow Fairways 37
Bunkers 30
This course/club is great for:
Locals 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 35
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 31
In the 'Burbs 21
Convenient to the City 15

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Reviews 361
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Couse conditions

I play this course using free drop fairway/rough. Some bad patches off the fairways and alot of the greens.

Elevated/ firm fast greens made for a challenging round. Loved the conditions of the greens (great grass that played consistant/ fast anf fair. Good golfers will enjoy these greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Fairy quiet weekday afternoon. Good layout good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Excellent challenging course, friendly staff had a great time. We definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Savannahs now known as Space Coast

New ownership has improved many aspects of course condition. Better than two years ago. No 9 hole value.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

All staff were friendly and helpful

Course is in good shape. Small elevated greens were semi-fast. Most fairways and tee boxes were in good shape. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Beer Cart girl was around 4-5 times and was friendly. Course is narrow with lots of water. Lots of wildlife. I played on a super windy day. Tough course in the wind.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Worst golf experience I’ve ever had!

Pros: The guy in the pro shop was super nice and respectful.

The cart girl was nice but poured our drink in a dirty cup.

Cons: HORRIBLE PACE OF PLAY. About 1:3 groups had young kids. Super rude players. No ranger. The course doesn’t look like how it does online and golf now straight up catfish. The course layout is decent on the front 9 but the back 9 is disgusting. This place used to be really nice but now it seems the new management is only focused on the restaurant and bar. I normally don’t mind a cheap/crappy course even if it’s slow but this was such a bad experience we left after hole 12.

Also I’m not leaving this review to hurt the course yall just need to rethink your choices you ruined a legendary course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Challenging Layout

Overall the course was a fun challenge. The pace of play was fairly slow and the conditions were not great - not terrible but needs some TLC.

Still not sure why they would change the name. Seems like the money would have been better spent improving the conditions.

Overall I recommend the course. Just hope they get a handle on the weeds and the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Municipal Course

Course was in poor shape.

Golf cart pavement was worse than driving on the grass.

The electric fence for the golf cart was over reactive to the boundaries. The cart was pretty much a roll I ng advertisement that was un enjoyable.

I would rather play a 200.00 course and enjoy it than this place again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windy day

Paired with another single and a twosome from the Philadelphia area. Good group of guys. Windy, cloudy day, so playing conditions were challenging. Course conditions were okay at best. Greens were were pretty good for the most part. Fairways had lots of bare spots and weeds. Tee boxes were okay. Course has lots of water, and lots of gators, so bring an extra sleeve or two. Staff was very nice and helpful. Cart girl was a plus and friendly. With a hot deal and an extra 30% off my round was around $35, which is what the course is worth, in my opinion. Would play again with the same deal but not at their regular price, unless course conditions improve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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