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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Reviewer Photos
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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
this course is getting better
the course has been updated, they are working on the sprinkler systems. But overall good. Cart path only. had some slower players in front for the front nine, then opened up.
Nice course
It was a great day and we enjoyed it very much. The course was fantastic and our wifes enjoyed the sand traps.
This course used to be in great shape
We haven't golfed here in a few years but always loved the course. This year a lot of the fairways were not in good shape. They had seeded areas on hole numbers 2 and 7 so had areas roped off that you couldn't play on. Hole number 7 had tee blocks under repair also. Hole number 10 fairway was in very rough shape. The tee blocks and greens were good.
There is lots of water on this course, along with bush to lose balls.
The Savannah Course presents Nature at its best
The Savannah course is a challenging course presented in a very natural setting.
Alligators, a variety of birds, ground animals, and plenty of water hazards.
The Savannah is simply a very comfortable because of the natural settings and a challenging course not be taken easily.
I would recommend this course to anyone who really enjoys the challenges and the natural settings.
Beautiful course
Lots of shelter from wind. Course layout allows for use of variety of clubs. Very scenic & picturesque. Very enjoyable.
Good course to play.
I felt the course was in good shape. Two fairways were being re-seeded, so these were "lay out" areas. Got to see a few small gators in the ponds.
This is a nice public course
I played Savannahs many times while I lives on Merritt Island. It was almost always a pleasure to play. It is a real shotmakers course that squeezes you on a number of occasions. The big bombers don't like it because they are always looking for their shots. You have to back off and hit some smart shots. Check in is usually pretty good... but on a number of occasions system problems led to problems and lines. One area of improvement is they could speed of folks more often. But a nice venue, well worth the money.
Greens are a nice speed and roll very smooth.
This county course is an excellent value. I think it is really important to choose the proper set of tees when you play here. There is a lot of water and for anyone other than a single digit handicap player you might find it more of a challenge than you wish.
Unbelievable good deal/last minute decision
Light rain in the early AM, cancelled our plans. Dried up and consulted golfnow, got the round for slightly more than a bucket of balls. Only negative was repairs going on to 2 of the par 5 fairways (not even really a negative when they are making things better). Rest of course in good shape, drained well, and completed our round in 2:45!!!
This course has good grass.
The green are famous and the grass is impecable except two holes.
Two holes under repair
Greens were nice. Fast and smooth. Tee boxes in great shape. Fairways need some attention. Two par fives on the front the tee box was less than 100 yes from the green. Will not play it again until the entire course is playable.
Soon it will be great! Soon...
Under construction of a new sprinkler system at the present. Both par 5 were closed on the front nine and converted to par 3 of about 55-60 yards. I WOULD RECOMMEND A CALL BEFORE YOU BOOK IN!
Great value
Not for beginners, coming from Midwest, course demands straight shots, lot of water, excellent value for money, not crowded the day we played
Disappointing
Course was having irrigation work done. No warning about that in Golf Now. Plus the fee at the counter was lower than GolfNow's fee during the construction. Both par 5s on the front were reduced to less than 100 yards from temporary tees.
Course has a lot of water and some very narrow landing areas (less than 20 yards in many cases). Don't need a driver most of the time. Lots of wildlife, including the largest gator I've ever seen...on the 6th Hole.
Good course that should improve
The staff was friendly, the price was super due to the repairs being done to the course....The two par 5's on the front were getting new fairways, and were consequently under 100 yards....The greens were just ok for this area, as I played several others better during the week....It will be worth another try next year.
Under Construction
They are adding irrigation, so 2 holes were closed and 2 of the par 5 holes had forward tees so they played like par 3s. Wait a month or so and it will be a good buy.
Under repair but still great value.
major upgrades being done but thye've done a great job isolating the work and only affecting one hole at a time. chatged 1/2 because #2 was closed.
This course is under construction.
This course is very challenging especially the first nine. The greens are in good condition. However, when booking the tee time, I saw no notes warning me that the course was under construction. Two holes were closed completely, one hole had a temporary tee box about 150 yards ahead of the regular tee box for no apparent reason, and number 7 which is a par 5 had a temporary tee box about 100 yards from the green. Had I known the condition of the course before booking the tee time, I would not have booked it for any price.
Nice public course
This is a very nice course that is fun to play. I was disappointed that 3 holes were close and others impaired by
equipment and digging. I wish courses would notify before you book.