The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
991 Reviews (991)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
493
3 Stars
177
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
85.9%
Recommend this course
861 out of 991 reviews
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3.9
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
48 out of 56 reviews
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3.9
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.8%
Recommend this course
98 out of 117 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 - "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
991 Reviews (991)

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 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
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 40
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 40
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 40
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
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Carts

The new GPS screens on the carts are a great addition to this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Time!

I've played this place a few times. I always enjoy it. Pace of place is little slow or I always get stuck behind someone slow, but other then that it was great. A few of us got paired up and had good time helping each other out. Conditions were pretty good. Wish was some more trimming by the small rivers and such but great value for the money. The restaurant is as good as always. One of the best golf bar restaurants around if you ask me. Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not Too Impressed

The front nine on this course if very difficult with water everywhere. We didn't get to play the backside due to a blitz going off with several players. Not good for first time players! It was their first day with the new GPS on the carts and ours keep shutting down. Fortunately we had a cell phone to call the front desk and get them remotely started again. First time we've ever seen a driving range where you hit your balls in water. My wife and grandson stopped playing because we had to play cart path only and they never told us that we could drive on the fairways. Their AC in the clubhouse was not working nor did they have any food to serve.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

The course is in good condition they just airated the greens which are in good shape now, the staff is always very friendly.

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

WOW!!!

Man, I have delayed playing at this place for idk why. Finally played my first Rd and OMG!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!! The staff was super friendly and helpful from the start. Great practice range. Relaxed atmosphere all around. I loved the course layout, there were a lot of holes that were just by themselves, it was relaxing. There was a great mixture of water and land. I liked that it was always a get your driver out off the tee, I got to mix up what club I wanted to use. Cart girl was around 3x and fully stocked! They had just aerated the greens but did have that on their booking so I knew before hand. Tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. Afterwards they had a nice restaurant and food was great! Will definitely be making this a regular scheduled program from here on out!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course Great Value

I read some negative reviews on this course before playing for the first time yesterday, July 23rd. I'm really glad I ignored the reviews and went to see the course for myself. I've already told a couple golf buddies about it. Yes, the greens are a little furry, but for a reason. They are in great shape and will be able to cut shorter soon, and they will be spectacular when they are cut. For the most part, I found the fairways to be in excellent condition, minus a few rough spots here and there. Loved the layout and the location. There is a lot of water, but it never really came into play with a couple of exceptions. Staff was excellent. Got around in slightly over 4 hours so pace was great. Will be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun course that makes you use your entire bag

Had a blast playing here. For a busy day and a foursome, single, and threesome in front of us we only found ourselves waiting a couple times. The teeboxes and greens are in the best shape of any course I've played this year. You can't just bust out your driver on any hole that's not a par 3 and I enjoyed that. A course that makes you think.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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