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2.8
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
91
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.7
50.1%
Recommend this course
259 out of 461 reviews
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2.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
13
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
40.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 45 reviews
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2.8
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
52.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 75 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6418 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.0

Previously known as Cypress/Live Oak at Bacon Park Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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2.8
461 Reviews (461)
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
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Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Putting in Sand

I have a real love/hate relationship with this course. It's normally very affordable, one of the closest to where I live, and there are typically tee times available when I want to play. Unfortunately the last time we played, we were not notified that the greens were all under construction. The greens had more sand than the bunkers. I get it. Greens need regular maintenance. More than understandable, but can I get a couple bucks off the tee time? Maybe a free hot dog at the turn? Nope. Speaking of the turn, if you do want said hotdog or a cold bev after 9, you get to trek clear across the course to get back to the clubhouse where every other golfer is going to wonder what the heck you're doing. Not to mention when you get back to the tenth, you have to convince the group you're jumping in front of that you just left the clubhouse at the "turn". Staff is old school, doesn't give a hoot about you or your tee time if you're not a regular or a member. I will continue to play here solely because of price and proximity, but big O.C. could put a lil more effort into this place to say the least.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bacon park sucks

Plugged and sanded greens ( which course failed to notify golf now). Atrocious condition, slow play and overall rude employees. OC Welch needs to come visit his nightmare of a golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Thank you for letting us know about this disappointing experience. We take all comments seriously and will work with our team to make things right. We value your feedback and hope to earn your trust in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For the money not bad but needs some TLC

Donald Ross would not be pleased with the conditions of this course. The greens were terrible. Fairways were inconsistent. For the money I guess you can’t expect much.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stop letting walkers play on weekends and holidays. Having time to play 18. Hold s is over 5 hours

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Walkers

Took 5 hours to play the course. We had one Walker in front of us with two with a cart in front of them was four walkers. They shouldn't allow walkers on weekends or busy days

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

I was surprised to see goats by the driving range, nice !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst conditions of any golf course I have played

This course should not even be in business. Poor at best conditions . Will not ever go back. Greens were just dirt.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thank you for sharing feedback. We’re very sorry your experience fell below expectations and are addressing the concerns you mentioned. We appreciate the opportunity to improve and hope you’ll consider visiting again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Donald Ross would’ve disappointed

Donald Ross would be disappointed to have his name attached to this GOAT TRACK. I actually saw Goats on property! This place is just milking in the money. Poor excuse for public golf. Savannah public golf is already trash, this place doesn’t help at all. Won’t ever play here again. Played for the first time during winter golf, thought i’d give it another shot…bad decision. Even in the middle of growing season no grass on the greens. No difference between rough and fairway. Just POOR.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/26/2025:
Appreciate the candid review. It’s unfortunate that the visit did not meet expectations, and we’re taking steps to address the issues. We hope there’s a chance to show a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great warm-up course!

My wife and I selected this course because of price and how close it was to where we were staying. We enjoyed the course lay-out. The sand traps and water hazards were there but not too difficult manage. Next year is their 100 year anniversary and the pro shop staff pointed out they are selling a wooden putter to mark the milestone. Of course there will be tournaments , merchendise and other events planned but I thought the wooden putter would be a cool addition to anyone’s golf collection.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/24/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Just needs work

Course is fun, layout is fun, jsut the course needs a little work and it’ll be great

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

The pace of play was so slow, I actually thought the 4 some had died on every green….

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Waste of money and time

There is nothing positive to say about this course. It is a muddy goat track that is so overbooked that at any moment in the front nine, there would be 3-4 groups visible on upcoming holes. The greens were atrocious, beat up, rock hard, and an abolishes guessing game on what the speed was going to be on every green. No consistency, no care from the staff, and not a single redeeming quality about this course. It used to be actually playable, never in great shape, but playable. Now, it is just a green spray painted eyesore in the middle of Savannah. This will be the last time I play this course, no matter how desperate to play a round I get.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

terrible experience

First, upon walking out of the clubhouse you see what they called a putting green that looked like a rough on the fairways NO Grass and someone put two hole flags hat were pounded into this dead area!

Second, all the fairways wmwlyas like hitting off deadpan with very little moisture in the fairways and grass!

Third, the majority of the greens had been sprayed to look like there was green when they were terrible. A lot of the greens had places of sand on them which made putting a joke and making our experience very disappointing

Fourth, 90% of the tee boxed you were hitting off of sand! This course is in need of water, maintenance and attention to fixing up the whole course! I won't be coming back to this lack of maintenance they call a golf course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really chalkengin

Super hilly. The greens are evil. If u over shoot the ball goes into the revine of despair. Fun course that makes you play your best or throw your clubs in the woods

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Overbooking is an issue

This is the third time I have played this course. Each time I have played it, it has been very slow play. The greens were not in very good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly golf course

Great staff! The people working there is top shelf. The condition of the fairways and the greens are poor, needs a lot of

Maintenance.

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