The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
960 Reviews (960)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
476
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
84.8%
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832 out of 960 reviews
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3.6
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.8%
Recommend this course
22 out of 32 reviews
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3.9
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.8%
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123 out of 145 reviews
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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 - "Golf Academy at Savannahs Golf Club"
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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3.9
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Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Fairways and greens were punched and course was being worked on, would not have booked tee time if I knew this before booking..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Just OK

Course was in fairly decent shape but the greens were atrocious. Looked like they hadn’t been cut in a week. Just maintain what you had and it is an absolute steal. But if this is gonna be the new normal for the greens, I definitely won’t be back

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in Central and North Brevard.

Cant say enough about the staff. Very professional and friendly. They do a great job from the time you pull up to the bag drop to the time you leave the property. They had a beverage cart circling the entire time. Probably saw her every 5 holes. That's hard to find at any course in Brevard. The course was in good condition. There was a few holes with bad fairways but every green rolled nicely. No doubt would recommend you play this over any other course North of Viera East.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always good

This is one of the more consistent courses we play at as far as condition, pace of play, and overall experience, it is always worth the 45 minute drive. The crew keeps the course in great shape and the cost vs value is excellent. The pace of play can be slow with no Marshall patrolling the course. I will try to schedule a round when they have a launch at the cape, that would be memorable as this is the closest course to nasa.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Savahnnas is a local course that fell out of players course routine. Now the course has been brought back to a great day, except if it rained the day before. Front Nine were cartpath only On the day I visited, but overall, it has been much improved. Glad to see the new leadership is making this course worth trying

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart path only

I booked a last minute tee time based on the rain that had just passed by Savannahs so the course was wet and of course was cart path only day . I finished the round in 3.5 hrs or so . Ran into a five-some by hole 13 but they actually played pretty fast and was aware that i was behind them so no complaints here. The greens were good ;some had patches of weeds but that didn’t affect my putts . They rolled pretty good for me . Fairways were decent and wet ; some had bare spots but not a lot . Second time playing this course so I knew to manage my shots better (since on most holes there water on both sides ) . Luckily I didn’t hit any bunkers but most were filled with water . Tee boxes, some people would complain because some seem to be sparse of grass . I tee up all my shots so I didn’t mind the lack of grass . Would definitely come back !! Nice friendly staff working there !!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great conditions

Absolutely great fairways and greens. I play there often, and this is the best condition that it’s ever been. Great difficulty as well… if you can’t hit fairways and greens then you’re in for a ride. One of the things that make it so challenging. Always a super reliable course to go play on your free time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thoroughly enjoyed my round. Staff was very friendly, one of the cartgirls topped up the ice in my cooler. Lots of wildlife on the course. Despite the 100 degree heat wave the course was in good condition. Grass was green, etc.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

always a pleasure to play Savannahs

everyone at Savannah's gives their all for their customers. they are helpful , accommodating. and very friendly. The course is maintained in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible design-avoid

First time last time. I don’t do this and I’m generally very easy going with golf courses, but this course is dreadful. I’ve played goat track Muni’s that are better. It’s not an issue of the condition, it was decently maintained given the lack of rain, but this course is the worst designed course I’ve ever played. Short, ridiculously narrow with water on both sides, teeny tiny greens, who thinks this is fun!? If you’re under the age of 50, avoid this stinker. It is designed as if they wedged it in around the houses, not built houses around a course. The carts are controlled and if you get off the cart path they lock up. Hole 1 I was just off the fairway to the left, rode cart path and took 90° angle to my ball. The cart beeped I was too close to the water even though I was just off the fairway. After hitting my shot the cart was locked and I had to push it as hard as I could to get it back into fairway to get it to move. Not a great start. I hit an iron or hybrid off the tee every hole because the fairways are less than 30 yards wide and even though it is short, you can’t drive greens because of water everywhere. If you enjoy hitting an 8iron off the tee and a wedge into a tiny little green surrounded by bunkers, enjoy. This course flat out is terrible and I will never play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super Friendly Great Customer Service

Course is consistently in very good playing condition. All staff in pro shop, Restaurant on on course maintenance are there to take care of all customers..

I have been playing this course since it opened in1994, when there where only about 50 homes built on the course.

I constantly talk with visitors or players that live in the Orlando area and around the U.S. and European Visitors. Their comments are that Savannah's compares as good as any of their better area golf courses.

I really like this golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

The plus is the workers ..

Went to the range first and was very disappointed .. couldn't find a level area to place the ball or even stand .. everything was an awkward lie or and stance.

If I'd looked at how short the course was, don't think i would've played there. First time.

I'm glad they had the back tees to accommodate. Shoot a 79 .. but don't think I'll be back.

The employees are top notch. Every one of them really cared about how my day went .. the older ones and the younger ones. Afterwards, the heat was killing me .. i was exhausted, and one employee, young guy, asked about me. That felt good.

Pace of play was good, until i came across a single who should've only been on the range... some people shouldn't be on the course, until they can actually hit the ball ... i was spotted by a new homeowner and we chatted for about 20 minutes ... no one was behind me .. i figured i wouldn't see this guy ahead after that long stop ... i get to the next tee and he's in the fairway!! Must've hit 4 balls off the tee!! Then 4 balls off the fairway .. ridiculous!!

The marshall came around and he made the last 4 holes better by pushing him along. I liked that he really cared about my round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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