The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
961 Reviews (961)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
477
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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833 out of 961 reviews
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3.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
71.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 31 reviews
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3.9
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.9%
Recommend this course
124 out of 146 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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Reviews

3.9
961 Reviews (961)
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Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

We were a group of four who had booked according to the reviews on GN, We have played all over North America and have never seen a course where locals were allowed to jump on and go ahead where ever they wanted even though there was groups in front of us and we were on time. This was pushing us back on finishing our round. Not one of the four twosome’s who thought it was proper etiquette to scoot ahead even though there was another group in front of us asked if it would be ok if they played through. We would never recommend playing this course unless you enjoy absolutely no rules.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course...have played several times and will keep playing here

I love this course. It can be a challenging course. Lots of water. The course has been in great shape all summer because of all the rain. Now, because we haven't had rain in a while, some of the tee boxes are in pretty bad shape for lack of water. The same thing is true of some some spots in several fairways. Some spots are sooo dry in fairways that it's like "ground under repair". That said, still a great course and played 18 in 3 hours and 15 minutes. Will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reptile friends!

I love this course! Staff is always friendly, helpful, and great to deal with. For a FL course they got some challenging holes bringing water in there. Gators and wildlife to see is awesome. Great combination of water and land. Clubhouse is great atmosphere and golf shop stocked with whatever you need.

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

Challenging course but best looking beverage cart girls

Looking for a challenge you found the right course. And if you play when Payton is there then you’re in for a great time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Beware of the water !

This is a great course. Nice friendly pro shop checkin

Water on the first 11 holes !!! Nice layout, 1 strange, difficult short par 4 with a blind 2nd shot !

Course was busy so we had to wait in most holes. Having said that still finished in just over 4 hours

Nice bar to relax in afterwards

I will be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Liked it

Definitely will play again, had some spots of wear but who doesn’t.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Savannahs

Course was really wet due to alot of rain lately so conditions were not that good. Greens were spotty but overall playable. A lot of fairways were closed to carts because of wetness. One par 4 was turned into par 3 because fairway was unplayable. Alot of water on the course as well so a premium on accuracy.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Soaked mess

This course is challenging in good conditions but a nightmare with wet conditions. Soaking wet fairways with mud and on/off rain made our outing unplayable. We left after 9 holes of terrible conditions and lousy pace of play. Never going back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Trip down memory lane…

Played this course 1000000000 times through high school and it was a treat coming back after 10+ years away.

Course conditions were decent, wet spots and weed patches throughout but playable tee to green.

Pace of play was horrible, as a single I played through 6 groups with the 7th holding me back for the last 6 holes. Expected some delay but not to play through multiple groups.

Course layout is tighter then I remember, with multiple pinch dog legs and forced carry/layup yardages.

Nevertheless, I’m glad the course is still open and operating. And will return for the memories in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play :(

Writing this mid round because…. Well unfortunately I have the time to. We are about to tee off on hole 7 and are currently two hours into our tee time.

It’s also hole 7 and mid day in South FL and no sight of a cart girl. I read the reviews before I came here and they were overall pretty good so I had high hopes - maybe just an off day but disappointed. I just wanted a quick round while on vacay.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course

I have been playing this course for 2 years now and they are always improving everything, they have add GPS monitors to the carts which are the best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun track!

This course is a blast! Very affordable, and an interesting layout. Would definitely play again. Thank you!

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