The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
1000 Reviews (1000)
5 Stars
244
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
86.1%
Recommend this course
869 out of 1000 reviews
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3.9
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.5%
Recommend this course
54 out of 61 reviews
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3.9
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.4%
Recommend this course
92 out of 109 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
1000 Reviews (1000)

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 4
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great first impression

I played this course for the first time with my son. The course was in great shape with new grass recently laid and the greens were especially nice. I had a great time playing and for me it was one of my better rounds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A little dry

The course is nice . Beware of hitting your balls off into the rough . There are water canals along most or all fairways . You will lose your balls. The entire course needs more water but fairway was still soft to hit on. Looks like they recently aerated the fairways . The green were ok overall but some had these little of weeds on them . Some had patches of uneven grass . I care about the greens the most so I wouldn’t come back anytime soon . I will wait until their greens are better . The course layout was nice though.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

This course has some nice holes and some just ok but needs some TLC a few tee boxes had no grass? And the fairways were in need of water and fertilizer for sure. If u can play here for 35bucks it's worth it but nothing more

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course and friendly staff

The course is challenging and was fun to play. The staff were very friendly and warned is that the course was busy that day. It was a steady 4 hour round. The food in the restaurant was very good and the staff there were also friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So so

The front nine was in beautiful shape. However, the back nine was nothing more than a pasture.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout.

Course is in good shape. Lots of water and great layout.

Staff is super nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course but modified check in was a pain...

Have played the Savannah's for years but their process to check in and get your cart is MUCH less convenient. Be prepared to haul your clubs up to/from the clubhouse unless you remember to drop them off.

Otherwise... was a great round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor experience, after 20 years of playing course

Been going to this course for 20 years and have seen the up and downs with change in management/ownership/ course itself. Always enjoyed playing here with the challenging tight fairways/water hazards. Great memories here with friends/ family. Good way to test your skills and have fun. However After not playing here for a few months the staff has changed also with some new procedures. HOA now runs the course “ which is not good for a golf course” trying to be this 5 star top country club/course with procedures but does not give you the experience of that. No golf carts in parking lot, drop bags off but does NOT put bags in cart for you. Which normally when you drop off bags they will put bags in cart and make sure cart is ready to go for you. Starter is like non existent. No real started box just a stand. Not very welcoming with attitude or presence. You must walk up steep inclines to get to club house or carts. Staff was very rude and was rushing you to get on with your tee time. Not informing you what has change. Just assuming you knew. They would inform you is by raising their voice to make sure you have heard them. I ended up not playing and canceling my tee time after all this. I could not tell you how course conditions were since I never felt welcome and never made it to first tee. It’s ashamed this course has changed in my time coming here the last 20 years. I will stick to my normal country clubs/courses then travel to the Savannah county club. I never in the time coming here thought I would write this or think of this would happen. I hope who comes here has a better experience then me. I will be staying away for some time.

Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Friendly Staff

The Staff is amazing. The amenities are well kept.

But this was the hardest course I've played. Narrow fairways with water on the sides, in front , all around on almost every hole. The greens were not in good shape and the fair ways didn't have much in the way of grass..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 362
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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