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%
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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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Reviews

3.9
961 Reviews (961)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has a nice layout

Fairways and greens are in somewhat rough shape. I would not want to play this course for the standard price of $40-$50 that you would have to pay without a discount.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The course played wet, and had some holes really needing work.

The Savannas people are really great and friendly. Accomodating about teeing off, pro shop, and diner were all well done. Cart girl was nice.
The course played very wet in a dry time. plugged and muddy balls were common.
Holes 2-3-and 5 need repair on the right side where the course is hard and no grass. Shots landing 30 yards into the fairway run wildly into the trees on the right. Totally unfair.
One group held things up two groups ahead. 2 holes behind and no ranger to help.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Challenge for Duffers

Great value for the price, lots of water to challenge your drive, course in good shape for a county course, very accommodating staff. Prices at restaurant a tad expensive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has lots of water.

I enjoyed playing this course. I did lose one ball. My playing partner was not so lucky as he lost more than 2 sleeves into water hazards.I like playing fast but was paired with players who weren't very good. This course is not for golfers who are directionally challenged.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This well maintained course has wider fairways or landing areas. The marsh areas and water hazards will effect your play . Play your limitations.

Choose your clubs, use the center of the fairways, have fun & enjoy the surroundings. The 10/15 yard edges of the fairways tend to slope towards out of bounds or water areas.
Play the course conservative and within your limitations. The course is more friendly if you remain in control. For the great gunners that go for it..... the course will start to play real hard and you will loose more than your share of balls.
This is a course you should come back and play. It take 2 or 3 times to settle down and get comfortable. The course is challenging, but once you get adjusted to it...You will enjoy it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Savannahas Golf winter

The golf course was in good shape. Some of the fairways had bare spots, but they were mostly good. Greens were in great shape and rolled smooth. I booked on MLK day without knowing and it was very slow. I have not played here before but I had heard it plays fast. Staff was friendly, but there was no beverage cart which suprised me on such a busy day. The course requires accurate drives and punishes you for missing the green on wrong side. Lots of tees so you can chose the right yardage for your game.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Nice course to play

Played 18 on Thurs. Jan.17. Windy day, so, seemed to lose more golf balls than I usually do. This course has the water and woods to capture those wind blown strays. The fairways run in and about a subdivision with streams, ponds and woods to enhance view and the game. The fairways were suffering 'bald' spots here and there to cause a few blurps in the roll of the ball. The greens were very nice, but, a little on the slow side. The pace of play was fine and we enjoyed our outing at this course. The pro shop is adequate and they have a nice '19th' hole with good food and fairly priced drinks. 6-7 regular flat screen tvs and 1 very large one to watch the pros play golf while enjoying food, drink and conversation with your group.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Lots of water

Think before grabbing the driver, a tactical course.
Greens were in excellent condition.
Beautiful course, fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course with lots of water.

Fairways and greens were in great condition. Some fairways are low and are very sloppy wet. But still fun to play

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

overall pretty good track

It rained the day before so the course was very wet. (cart path only). The greens were in great shape but a tad slow, most fairways in great shape except for patches of soggy grass areas

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Golf Now experience

You web and reservation system was terrific to use.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Only because i received a good price on Golfnow.com

Greens were in great shape and some of the fairways were in good condition. Many of the fairways were mud and it was cart path only even with very minor rain the week prior to play. Local course, not bad for a Sunday afternoon.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was not in good condition.

It was extremely wet on the course, and there hadn't been much rain recently. From what I heard from other players, it had been like this for several months. Greens were in fine shape, but there is obviously a drainage issue here.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course, women friendly!

Totally enjoyed our day on the Savannahs golf course. The price reduction makes it even better. We intend to go back whenever we can get a good deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

this course is for everyone!

Just minutes away from Kennedy Space Center and situated next to a natural Florida Savannah, golfers experience about 7000 challenging yards winding through a majestic hardwood forest and several scenic creeks..This is a course that requires a local knowledge and very well placed shots. It is not easy to play at all, especially as there is mostly breezy wind and a lot of water on the most holes. The course is frequently shared with a myriad of birds.This beautifully tight, typical southeastern course features four sets of tees, making play ideal for beginners and pros.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Courses fairways need attention. Many bare areas. Green good and very fast.

Ha been told this course was in great shape and the best one in the area. Sadly its condition needs some work. The track is good with lots of water in play. Hope the summer weather was the cause.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 241
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Florida Advisor
Top 50 Contributor

Looks easy at the score card, but tricky to play…

This is a course that requires a local knowledge and very well placed shots. To me it is either underestimated as far as the slope rating concerns - maybe because it is not too long from the back tees. But it is not easy to play at all, especially as there is mostly breezy wind and a lot of water on the most holes. Long hitting is not the (only) key – precise play definitely yes. The course is in good condition and greens are good and rather fast. The service is either “easy” but friendly. Overall – an interesting course that may “drive you crazy” – but it is worth to try it.

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

Really like this course and the location

Staff is great, course is always in good shape. Tough course because there is water on most holes. But the more you play it, the more you like it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Always a pleasure , . It's a fair,but not an easy day.

I have always liked this County course. Bring some bug repellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0

Eh

The course itself isnt bad. Its setting is very natural and scenic. I just had issues with the staff. They were very disrespectful due to the fact I used golfnow. They treated me like I was a cheap tourist hacker. I made my tee time the night before. The next day I realized I had something to do later that afternoon so I thought I would arrive a little early and hope they could squeeze me out. Which if they couldnt, I completely understood. The course was dead when I got there. I checked in where I was greated rudely. Then when I asked to go out early they refused because I got a specail rate from golfnow. They made me sit in the proshop for an hour while no one was teeing off. Its not like it was a twilight thing either. We're talking 2 in the afternoon. I got all 18 in with time to spare. They were just so unaccommidating and rude that I will never go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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