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%
Recommend this course
833 out of 961 reviews
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3.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
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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
142 Reviews (142)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.5%
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120 out of 142 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
961 Reviews (961)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tight Course

Course is In good shape, very tight . What is usually the rough, is usually woods or water.

The practice facilities are fine.

The only disappointment is the staff, the older gentlemen who work there act as if you are bothering them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best deal in Brevard county

Last time we play here over year ago the condition was terrible. But this time around the course is much better. Fairway to green is very good condition. green put very good in the fast side a little bit. Some tee box are need a little improvement. Other than that, this course are very playable. We may be back to play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

I was skeptical because of other reviews but this was a beautiful course with birds and gators everywhere. Yes there was a couple of bare spots in the fairways but I would give it a 9.5 out of 10. Great greens , challenging holes, and great pace of play. This was a steal on golfnow at only $21 . Go play this beautiful course and enjoy the beauty around you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens r a rollin!!

The golf course is in pretty good shape. And the greens are impeccable!!!! VERY NICE.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great visual experience for florida

Greens coming back nicely. Still lots of fairway bare patches which seem to never be addressed for years. Cart paths still back-breaking in many areas. Ball-washers without water or missing, & poorly adjusted hole-locater pennants on flagpoles. But good carts , & friendly staff with no hassles. No 'drink-cart girl' which is fine by me. Some of the bunkers have had zero maintenance for ages which is a real drag when you end up in one. But overall quite good condition, picturesque, & good value this time of year if you can handle the heat. Most shortcomings could be easily remedied, except cart-paths.

It will be nicer when the bar reopens (in the fall?).

Side benefit are sights of real Florida wildlife up close,- birds, gators, & even a bob-cat the other day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must Play

Course in good shape, fast greens, not busy, great staff.......

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed my round

All members of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you all!

So the course... The course was in very good shape. Tee boxes, fairways and the greens. All were in as good or better shape than any course I've played this year. I play mostly in the Savannah/Hilton Head area.

Next time I play here I'll leave the driver in the bag. Maybe two holes will you ever need it, especially if you don't routinely hit it down the middle. Tight course with lots of water opportunities. More about placement.

I enjoyed my round and felt the course was very fair for the weekend hacker. I'll play again on my next trip down.

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

Savannahs

Course makes you hit your irons well. Greens recently punched and still lumpy. When finished they should be good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad

Ok so first of all.. I originally had a tee time for 48 bucks a player .. I looked a few days later and saw the same time for 20.. So I canceled then re-booked.. Thank god I did because if I paid 48 bucks for the way the course conditions were I would have been more upset. Bad bad and bad!!! Bare patches all over the fairways.. Long weeds... I actually felt bad for the people that lived on the course having to look out their windows at it ... The positives .. Wildlife... Lots of gators... We played here on the day our cruise ship docked in port canaveral . I wish we would have played somewhere else... Very disappointed

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Improving

Getting better ever time I play there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Savannahs at Merritt Island

The Savannah's golf course offers a challenging layout which requires accuracy off the tee.

The greens were rolling average, a little bumpy, and still need attention from the staff. Pro shop employee was nice and mentioned the greens were aerated two weeks ago (05/14/16). As of the 28th they still weren't all the way back.

The fairways on the other hand are hardly playable. This has been a common theme with the fairways at The Savannah's lately and not much has changed. They are still well below average.

Not much to eat or drink, never saw a cart girl, and the bar/restaurant is closed for renovations.

Overall the experience was ok, a scenic course, with average to below average course conditions, the value was not too bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Abundant Wildlife, Beautiful Scenery

The mature course is very well maintained. Lots of trees line the cart paths, giving a break from the sun when needed. Abundant wildlife and the scent of gardanias throughout, every hole has unique features. The T box, greens and fairways were in excellent condition. Lots of water in play - so keep it straight.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

lots of natural florida

See some very native creatures of florida, gators, snakes all kind of birds

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/12/2017:
Hello, Cliff. Thank you so much for the spectacular review. 4-star feedback is great to see. We are glad you had an incredible time and hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great round on a beautiful course.

New management was great. The tee boxes were good, fairways narrow and greens fast. Look out for alligators! Wanted to enjoy a cold beverage at the turn, but choices are limited. Don't miss trying out this beauty!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Course Nice greens

New management company in early stages of changing the environment. I plyed late so I didn't see if the watering hole was open. The course is challenging for most of us inconsistent players but fair. Greens were true and rolled well.

Golf now helped with the price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great value with Hot Deal and Golf Now rewards

Greens in excellent shape, tee boxes pretty good too. Some fairways a bit rough. Plenty of water on front nine, not so much on back. Worth the ride and the Golf Now discount.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Track

The course is in decent shape. Some problems in a few fairways, but the greens were a little slow but consistent. There's quite a bit of water, and a few of the fairways are tight. Not overly long. Nice course in good shape, at a fair price.

All in all, good to great value for the money!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course with some need of offering hole direction signs

Nice course in good maintenance condition. A little confused on the routeing of holes as the signage was inadequate directionally. Quicker play in the p m hours than a m times. overall I would play this one again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

For the money this was an excellent course! Played 18 holes in 3 1/2 hours! Staff was friendly and very accommodating! If you enjoy jumping fish this is by far the best course for you! The fish actually come out of the water to pose! There is lots of water hazards so if you then not to be straight brings lots of balls!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 241
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Florida Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Watch out if playing the back tees…

I have played it several times in the past and this was (probably) the first time with no front wind on the No. 7 – there is a lake needing a shot around 190 yards carry … The course looks not long from the tips, but this hole may create problems (on a windy day). Together with the No. 13 – a long par 3 (around 220 yards) these two holes can damage your score. The course itself is in good condition. There are some bold spots on several fairways, but not in play if staying straight. Due to the rainy weather in the last days some places the fairways were still wet. Bunkers had not always enough sand, but were still good playable. Greens are OK, mediocre speed. Super pace - we played as a twosome in 3.5 hours. Not a lot of service from the staff, but on such a low price course, it does not matter.

Overall – a fun course to play from the back tees…

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
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