The Savannahs Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6422 yards | 71.4 | 124 |
| Blue | 72 | 5866 yards | 69.0 | 118 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5355 yards | 71.7 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 5355 yards | 66.4 | 112 |
| Green | 72 | 4857 yards | 64.1 | 107 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4857 yards | 68.8 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4491 yards | 66.8 | 113 |
| Red | 72 | 4491 yards | 62.6 | 105 |
| Family | 67 | 3581 yards | 59.3 | 99 |
| Family (W) | 67 | 3581 yards | 60.7 | 102 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 71.4/124 | 345 | 407 | 514 | 216 | 375 | 518 | 337 | 131 | 402 | 3245 | 391 | 498 | 400 | 390 | 268 | 171 | 542 | 170 | 347 | 3177 | 6422 |
| Blue M: 69.0/118 | 308 | 382 | 479 | 196 | 342 | 481 | 295 | 126 | 362 | 2971 | 359 | 462 | 358 | 345 | 258 | 151 | 507 | 154 | 301 | 2895 | 5866 |
| White M: 66.4/112 W: 71.7/123 | 294 | 363 | 460 | 164 | 307 | 423 | 267 | 112 | 321 | 2711 | 337 | 422 | 322 | 313 | 247 | 121 | 468 | 133 | 281 | 2644 | 5355 |
| Green M: 64.1/107 W: 68.8/118 | 280 | 339 | 384 | 136 | 291 | 392 | 252 | 98 | 284 | 2456 | 290 | 383 | 284 | 300 | 236 | 102 | 430 | 110 | 266 | 2401 | 4857 |
| Red M: 62.6/105 W: 66.8/113 | 219 | 333 | 379 | 98 | 227 | 385 | 235 | 84 | 274 | 2234 | 283 | 370 | 277 | 281 | 225 | 94 | 420 | 95 | 212 | 2257 | 4491 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Peter2461971 on 02/19/2026
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Photo submitted by u000004072728 on 07/30/2025
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Go for the pin ! Photo submitted by billymac6353 on 07/21/2025
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Photo submitted by c0p6JWMkV6FOM5HT10S8 on 04/11/2025
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Photo submitted by c0p6JWMkV6FOM5HT10S8 on 04/11/2025
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 01/10/2025
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 01/10/2025
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 01/10/2025
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 01/10/2025
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Photo submitted by thetydenreef on 06/17/2024
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1st hole hater gator Photo submitted by Paulbelford on 02/13/2024
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Photo submitted by john4384055 on 04/30/2023
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Photo submitted by Sparky606 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by Sparky606 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by Sparky606 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by Sparky606 on 10/25/2021
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Photo submitted by Sparky606 on 10/25/2021
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10th fairway Photo submitted by uZHUB9533ZH on 10/06/2019
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Photo submitted by u967797013 on 01/09/2018
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First tee on a beautiful Florida winter's day on Merritt Island Photo submitted by sttcapt on 02/13/2017
A Gem in the Swamps
Situated on swampland, this course can eat you up. Water comes into play on most holes, so shot making is important. A free warmup bucket of balls and the friendliness of the starter was a great way to start the golf game.
The greens are in great shape, but run a little slower than normal I was told. I played with a couple of experienced locals that were very good golfers, which was rather refreshing. The Fairways were mostly decent, and fairly dry. Be prepared for soggy fairways after rainy days here!
Good scoring conditions
The course was very wet but set up for some great scoring. It was very well maintained.
TRES BON Défi (Challenge)
Terrain très satisfaisant et je vais y retourner assez souvent.
Très abordable $.. Merci
Excellent Value at $34
All round good experience. Free range balls, excellent and fast greens.
A challenge for a mid handicapper.
Best greens in the area
The course is prone to be wettish in areas and some fairways show the damage from continual wetness .The fairways not affected were excellent as were the greens. Tricky to read and fairly quick. The course was carved out of what was a swamp and therefore has a lot of water hazards to deal with. Take a few water balls!
great condition
course was in great condition the greens were quick and true
Great Course
Great facility,,course was in great shape for January,,great value,,would play again in a heart beat.
Shot makers course
I only lost about 15 balls; but had fun doing it. I don't stay in the middle much and this is a narrow course for me. My partner liked it a lot more but he's played for 30+ years and stays in the middle. We'll play it again I'm sure.
Nice day at the course
Booked on line thru golfnow for an 8:52 tee time. I arrived about 30 minutes prior to my tee time, was checked in very quickly, and reported to the starter. I paid $31 for the round which was a bargain in my mind. The course was quite challenging with plenty of water in play and very undulating greens. The tees and greens were fine but many of the fairways were very wet and muddy and had bare spots and tire ruts in places. The two men I played with said the course is usually quite wet because it is built on a swamp and does not drain very well. It was an enjoyable round of golf played in under 4 hours with two very nice partners. I would play it again based on the rates and the layout.
Great time
Very nice course
Could use some more yardage markers
Very visual. Lots of wildlife
Overall nice time
In Florida on vacation, going to try 1 more round before I leave
course under normal conditions could be good
five holes had no carts because the fair ways were sopping wet. Were told after that they were reseeding and needed to keep the fairways extra wet. These holes were not fun to be on. Mosquitoes were hungry on these holes as well.
Mosquito Attack!
Course is much improved after new irrigation installed. Low areas made the course soggy and cart path on some holes. Very nice layout with good challenge on shorter par 4's. The biggest problem was the mosquitos - they were everywhere.
Greens in excellent condition
I have not played this course in many years, although I used to play it quite a bit. The greens were in excellent condition and roll true. Unfortunately, the fairways had some issues, but this was likely due to the erratic weather which we've had over the last few months. The staff was extremely friendly and allowed me to tee off on the back nine as I was a single. I was able to move through the course quickly and when it came time to make the turn, the staff let me out in front of a foursome ready to tee off.
In regards to the course, it is tight and water filled. I enjoy that you have to hit shots instead of just bombing driver, although there are holes you can do that on as well. Great value for $20 on golf now. Definately will be back.
Great place to play
We often play here at Christmas time while vacationing at nearby Cocoa Beach. We love this course - always see the odd gator or two, the birds - and the layout is challenging enough for me, a 21 handicap, and my husband, a 4 handicap. There is trouble always lurking but the course plays friendly from the forward tees in particular. The greens were good - not as much break as you might think! The course was not busy so we teed off early and were done in about 3 and a half hours. Very enjoyable!
Chewed up: both on & off
We've played Savannahs numerous times & most of the time the course is in good shape. After playing our last 5-6 rounds at new courses and finding out that there are prestige courses within driving distance we grabbed this close to home. What a disappointment! I don't knock other reviewers, and maybe when they played, the course was in better shape., but I didn't see it Saturday. Granted the greens were the best part of the course. Other than that, I don't recommend this course in the shape it's in. The fairways looked liked a minefield, especially the back 9. Tee boxes aren't great either. To make matters worse, make sure you have plenty of insect spray as the mosquitos are having a field day,especially near the holes that border the woods. I'll wait awhile and check conditions before I go back.
Swamp!
Tree trimmings all over course edges, fairways all were casual water to just plain muddy, lots of ponds with no weed trimming done near edges, some bunkers had many rocks in them and were not consistent. The greens were the only component that was in good shape while a little slow they rolled nicely. If you have a busy schedule, they do not have a pace ranger and the round could be over 5 hours
Great time
Booked tee time as a single and was paired up with a perfect playing partner. A small bucket of range balls was included, range landing area is a lake! All in all I had a great day with my new buddy. I will definitely go back again.
Nice Course, Lots of Hazards
This is a really nice course with a pretty good value for the money, especially because of Golf Now. We paid 20 dollars a person which was a steal. The staff were very friendly. It's scenic with lots of water and woods surrounding the sides of the course. Unfortunately with all the lakes... there are a lot of hazards, but most of the fairways are pretty wide. Bring some extra balls along if you are an amateur like myself.
Unfortunately with all the rain lately, half of the holes were cart path only. Staff was very friendly.
Solid
Good experience here. Friendly staff. Will come back for sure.