The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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4.0
1005 Reviews (1005)
5 Stars
247
4 Stars
500
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
55
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
86.5%
Recommend this course
874 out of 1005 reviews
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4.0
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.4%
Recommend this course
59 out of 66 reviews
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3.9
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
Recommend this course
95 out of 112 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

4.0
1005 Reviews (1005)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Swamp!

Tree trimmings all over course edges, fairways all were casual water to just plain muddy, lots of ponds with no weed trimming done near edges, some bunkers had many rocks in them and were not consistent. The greens were the only component that was in good shape while a little slow they rolled nicely. If you have a busy schedule, they do not have a pace ranger and the round could be over 5 hours

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great time

Booked tee time as a single and was paired up with a perfect playing partner. A small bucket of range balls was included, range landing area is a lake! All in all I had a great day with my new buddy. I will definitely go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course, Lots of Hazards

This is a really nice course with a pretty good value for the money, especially because of Golf Now. We paid 20 dollars a person which was a steal. The staff were very friendly. It's scenic with lots of water and woods surrounding the sides of the course. Unfortunately with all the lakes... there are a lot of hazards, but most of the fairways are pretty wide. Bring some extra balls along if you are an amateur like myself.

Unfortunately with all the rain lately, half of the holes were cart path only. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid

Good experience here. Friendly staff. Will come back for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

Had a great round with 2 other guys. Really enjoyed the course. I'll play there again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

tight course not extremely well maintained.

The course had some quality issues in terms of course maintenance. The Greens had mixed grasses and fairways had several bare spots. There's lots of water and is very tight.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value for a decent course

Have played this course a dozen times. Each time was a good experience. Great fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course to play

Course fairways have greatly improved. Greens were fast but rolled well and were true. Enjoyed play here. Liked the fact that they don't pair you up with others if you are only a twosome.
Value was great. Will play agIn

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Target golf

Be prepared to play target golf to small greens. Water hazards come into play on almost every hole. You don't have to be long, but you better be precise.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Savannah's = Great Value

Good course, Great Value for the $. Greens in good shape, fairways overall decent with a few rough spots. More yardage markers in fairways would be nice on sprinkler heads ect. Overall good mix of technical shot making holes and open straight shots.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Savannahs Golf Club Review - Sept 2014

Conditions are boarderline between C+ and D- conditions. Some holes OK. About four holes are in need of major repair. Huge dirt areas in fairways. Obvious drainage issues. Would spend more than $25 USD to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Great course to practice your game. Great for the money and this is my local course to go play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play Smart

This course was a nice surprise. The overall condition was good. One fairway was a little rough but all the greens were great. The ball rolled well with many challenging breaks. Be careful pulling out the driver on some holes. Water hazards command a lay up fairway wood or long iron. If you play early am bring some bug spray the gnats and skeeters are bad on the driving range. Fun course though would play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Water, water everywhere!

Played this course with my wife while on vacation. Between the two of us we couldn't carry enough balls for our skill level. Between the lakes, canals, ditches, and scrub we needed to play with nothing longer than a 5 iron!
We started a 7 in hopes o beating the heat. Well, no breeze until about 9;30, It was like playing in a sauna.
Fairways and greens, I wish I was that good....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Very good conditions!
Friendly tam members.
Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Condition considering all of the rain!

With all of the rain, we expected wet conditions, but were pleasantly surprised. The greens were firm, though a bit slow, as the mowing operations were late due to the rain the night before. Pin placements were in challenging positions on some hole, which added to the enjoyment. Some fairways had a few bare spots, again, likely due to excessive rain. The biggest, and very pleasant, surprise was that we encountered no mosquitos, and we started at 8:30 AM!! The clubhouse facilities appears to need updating and outside "brightening". This would add "curb appeal" to an already very nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Could be tightened up.

Some things can be corrected. Appr. 9am start time. Behind 4some(walking, which I don't recommend.), 1single female hitting from whites and not a long hitter, father daughter duo hitting from whites this female also not a long hitter. Starter should have made that a threesome.

Course plays longer due to long grass in fairways, no roll. Pin placement erratic, up, back, middle, all over course.

Greens very slow and a little bumpy

Not a horrible course just needs tightened up some

Sand traps bad, needs groomed a little deeper for proper sand play..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun

Besides losing a few balls. I had fun. When checking in at the club house, I did over hear the lady saying that wasn't the correct rate. But before I said anything she went ahead an gave it to us for the golf now rate. Our cart almost died on us. But we made it through. Overall being th first time there. It was a good time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New resident

I have played the course a few times every year for the past 10 years. Now that I am a resident of Florida I will be playing it more. It is one of the best courses in the area. Right now it is a little rough because of the weather but I know it will come back in the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are not bad, but...

Course is getting better with the improvements they made. I had a hole in one on 17 so that made the day pretty special for me. Still a lot of areas that need to grow in new grass. The layout of a few of the holes on the front is weird. I think they should make no. 4 into a par 3 and lengthen no. 5.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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