The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
995 Reviews (995)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
495
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
85.7%
Recommend this course
864 out of 995 reviews
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3.9
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.0%
Recommend this course
51 out of 60 reviews
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3.9
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.1%
Recommend this course
98 out of 118 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
995 Reviews (995)

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 50
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course was wet from rains previous days, so was cart path only. Lots of soft areas and some standing water. Condition was pretty good considering.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Tough love

This was my first time playing at Savannah country club and I enjoyed it. The course is challenging with a lot of water hazards that create difficult shots, recoveries, when you don’t know the water is there. I look forward to a better second time around this beautiful layout. The pro shop staff and car girl were great. Go check it out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Solid course but ….

There are places where you need course knowledge to avoid water and going through doglegs. Overall greens, fairways and tee boxes in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

New Home Course?

This course is miles and miles better than any public one in Orlando. The tee box, fairways and overall turf conditions are excellent. But their green conditions are their greatest asset. Some are small, all are sloped and or undulating, but they roll true and smooth. Imho there’s zero places in Orlando that can touch the value that this course gives you for under $50. There’s some forced-carry tee shots, but it’s very fair because they have designated drop areas so one doesn’t Tin Cup away all their golf balls and hold up players behind them. JT their head PGA Pro is a Hoot! All the staff are friendly and polite. If you play here on Th-Su, they serve awesome BBQ at the 19th hole. You can buy a pitcher (4pints) of Intracoastal IPA for $10! I love this course so much, that I intend to play here twice a week thru out the entire Winter. In fact I told JT the other day, “I’m adopting the Savannahs GC as my new home course”. Which is an awfully sad statement, because I actually live on an Orlando GC!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

I like this course’s variety

I like this course’s variety. A lot of different type holes and wildlife. Course has a lot of water so my golf partner didn’t like it. Definitely one of those courses that you need to get to know before you know where to hit it

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day!

Beautiful Florida golf course, with a challenging layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Becoming one of my favorite courses

This is becoming one of my favorite courses. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's not a long course BUT it makes you use your whole bag of clubs and plan your shots accordingly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Value & Great BBQ!

The course was in good shape and the greens were rolling true. As always, a very challenging course avoiding the water and playing to the proper places to allow for your next shot. A nice bonus at the end of a weekend round, some great BBQ in the 19th hole!

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