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
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
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%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews

3.9
961 Reviews (961)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Thinkers course

I played with two fine gentlemen, Jim and Ernie, who helped advise me around the course. Its not too long but you need to be accurate. Conditions were good even with the greens airated and topped with sand. Great value and the bad reviews must have been from old management.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

perfect

Shot my best round of the season. Course was excellent and the staff was friendly helpful. The two big eagles nests on hole 16 added to the great scenes on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very nice course plenty of water

First time playing this course. Was very pleased plenty of challenges more on front 9. Made a deposit of balls into hazards. I would come back to play this course being now i know it better, 2 holes were confusing on where to go but other than that nice.

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

Decent day of golf

Overall course conditions weren't bad but the greens were recently aerated and covered in sand. Why would you aerate greens before a holiday weekend?!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Off the path gem

The Savannah's is my favorite course on the Space Coast for both its scenic charm and challenging fairways. The front 9 has water in play all the time. Once reaching the back nine a sigh of relief as the fairways open up and water hazards are reduced. The views of nature are incredible. From alligators to all sorts of birds. As far as value, it's tough to beat. Range balls are included and the staff very accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Similar to Lexington Oaks GC, Ridgewood Lakes G&CC, & Turtle Creek GC.

9AM tee time w/ 3 buddies for $19.61/ea thru Golfnow Hot Deal. Interesting, fun & challenging layout. So much water on the course. There are a few holes w/ 2nd shots requiring carry over water. Tee boxes, fairways, & greens plush & immaculate. Greens rolling true & fast. Carts w/ windshield & rain cover. Heard rumors of course may be shutting down. This would be a shame because its a hidden gem. Will definitely return to play again. Oh, the employees are nice & honest. I left my GPS in cart & they found it & held it for me to pick up today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

What a Find !!!

The very best Municipal course I have ever played in Florida.
Greens were very good, tee boxes good, Traps and bunkers good, Fairways very good with a few spots needing but not many. The Staff were pleasant and friendly. I only wish it was closer so I could play it more. Still I will go back and play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Improved conditions

Have played this course the past several years, in April when we visit from Canada. The past couple of years we felt the course conditions had deteriorated but this year, we found the course to be much improved, like they're maintaining much better. This is good because it's always been a fun course to play.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Water Everwhere

Second time playing there, so we had to get revenge on the course for the first time playing there!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Inside staff was rude course was in amazing condition

Great condition however the inside staff was rude and not helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Surprise

First time playing here, was pleasantly surprised. Easy drive from East Orlando. Pace of play was great for a busy Saturday morning, starter said they had a league and were stuck behind a bunch of foursomes. We were still able to get around in less than four hours. Greens were excellent to putt on, some of the fairways had some ugly areas but as long as you are ok rolling the ball over in your fairway it is well worth it. Will be back sooner then later. Great short course, can play without a driver but you will need to be hitting it straight.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tougher than it looks

Definitely a challenge for us accuracy challenged golfers. Very few holes allow you to take out your driver if you hit the long ball 270+. Oh and LOTS of water. All that said, it's well maintained and challenging and I'll definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, great condition

First time playing this course but was very impressed with the condition of the course, its challenges and the overall friendliness of the staff. I have played about 7 courses in Brevard county and I would place this course with the best of them. We will be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very friendly people......not crowded!!

Nice course but a little burned out on fairways. Greens, bunkers in good shape. We played in 3.5 hours on a Monday.......enjoyed that!! We'd come back for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, great condition

Greens were near perfect condition, pace of play was perfect. Will defenitly be back. Challenging course but a lot of fun if you keep the driver in the bag.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Savannahs Golf

Course was in great conditions, staff was very friendly and helpful, had a great round of golf. I'll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
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

Good County Course

Greens in good shape and roll true. Some of the fairways need work in areas to keep grass growing. Overall the course is worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

This could be a very nice course with some T.L.C.

Like all fl. Courses want top DOLLAR WITH AVG. or below AVG. Conditions this COURSE IS OVER PRICED
FOR the conditions. They are a long way from EXCELLENT.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Terrible weather

we drove from Orlando area to play and visit with family in the area...it was cold and rain on and off all day. We did do 18 holes as the pace was fast with most people getting off as played in 3 hrs 15 minutes. The greens were in good shape just very slow but due to the weather and fairways we good with some bare spots but I think due to flooding Before. All in all for the cost very good. Bring extra balls as lots of water and areas to lose them

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Scenic course

The course was in better shape than the other four courses I have played in this area. Liked the layout and wound definitly would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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