The Savannahs GC: #8
Short part 3 over water, nicknamed the Alligator Trap.
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3.9
935 Reviews (935)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
165
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
85.6%
Recommend this course
812 out of 935 reviews
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3.9
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 58 reviews
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4.0
192 Reviews (192)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
98
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
166 out of 192 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
935 Reviews (935)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Play Savanah every time we vacation in this area. Great course, great price.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Nice layout. Greens could be better as they are bumpy and tough to get a consistent roll. Fairways are inconsistent from hole to hole

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Delayed tee off, which meant we didn’t finish…unfortunate, as 17 is a good par 3, and 18 probably the best hole on the course…stuck behind too many people reading greens from every angle…and holing NOTHING…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Marshall needed

A father and his young son slowed the pace to a crawl on the back nine. Front nine was 2hr 15min and the back nine was 3hrs. Consider having a marshal and/or adding an acknowledgment from each group at check-in that they must not lose sight of the group in front of them. You don’t have to play well - but you have to be prepared to play reasonably fast. Slow play from one group can ruin an otherwise great experience at your facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lazy pin setter

This course is a bit rough around the edges, but the fairways and greens were fair to good for the price we paid. The pin setter at this course needs to learn to tamp down the sod around the hole after cutting the hole. Probably 75% of the holes on the greens were like a "volcano" with the sod around the hole raised up 360 degrees around the hole. We had a lot putts that veered right or left a few inches from the hole, or stopped quickly just before falling into the hole. When looking closely at the hole you could see the raised area. Some training is needed in this area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Busy time of year, the course staff keeps things moving. The greens are slow and some are rough. The course has a good cart girl

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Too slow

Didn’t manage to finish, too dark for the last 2 holes, which was disappointing.

Won’t be rushing back,albeit the course was in better condition than last time we played it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok

Nice course that has been neglected, very little fairway grass, thin and hard to hit off off. Greens not maintained well at all. The price was great though!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Entire front 9 was extremely wete

Fairways were in poor condition and the greens were very slow. Nice layout but course need lc.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bit wet, slow greens

Around the greens it was sloppy, wet, so gained no roll...ball just stopped, frustrating and there was no rain preceding our game. Fairways were ok and traps were groomed. The pace of play was fine and all else was good.

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

Fun course with lots of water on the front side.

Some greens were slower as far as speed but I liked that they were fast overall. The course is in good condition. Patchy fairway lies at times but I roll the ball over anyway.. Not much rough on the course. I used the Golf Now app and saved $14 for 18 with a cart and range balls. The carts are good and they have gps screens. The aqua range is unique as you hit into a pond that has yd markers floating on the water. I played on two different days and the pace was slow on both weekdays that I played. About 4.5 + hours. I'll play it again next year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good day

Considering it's off season. Course is decent value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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