1354 Marshview Dr NE, Shellman Bluff, Georgia 31331, US
(912) 832-4653
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About Sapelo Hammock Golf Club

Sapelo Hammock Golf Club is a semi-private golf club on the Georgia coast, about an hour's drive south of Savannah. The golf club and community has a small amount of guest accommodations onsite, highlighted by The Eagle's Nest, a two-bedroom unit located above the clubhouse and overlooks the Georgia marsh. There are additional two and three-bedroom units overlooking the 4th fairway.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class★★
Acres171
Year Opened2011
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesVillas/Casitas
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club

Reviews

4.5
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great little club

Fun golf course with a good variety of holes. The course was very wet when I played, but it was still very playable. I had played other local courses that same week and they were not as playable as Sapelo. The course is a little off the beaten path but was worth the 45 minute drive to play it. It is not an easy golf course, with several forced carries that are likely to be a bit much for lesser players. The par 3's are difficult but repetitive, with the last three playing to almost identical yardages with very similar shot values. It's also not a walker friendly routing, with several very long treks between green and tee. But despite those shortcomings it's a very fun, very pretty, course with a nice laid back vibe and definitely worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout

The course was a lot of fun. The par threes are really challenging. Small greens that are in great shape and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Golden Isles Charm (just a little north)

Great test of your full game. Course management a must on a few holes. Rough is testy but not punitive. Greens are a decent speed and in excellent condition. Took advantage of the Monday “play all day” $25 special... played 36 holes. Weather was hot, but plenty of ice cold water on the course. Super friendly staff. Thanks for a great day on the links!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

I would play the course again, no doubt

the course was WET! heavy rains have deluged that area. However, that meant that I had the place to myself, for the most part. It was cart path only, so that kinda bummed me out. All that being said, the course was in great shape. I was on a road trip and I found this course and picked it because of it's proximity to I-95. I wish it hadn't rained as much as it had, but I'd come back without question. The greens were really good, as were the fairways. I can't stress enough how much rain that area has received, recently.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens in great shape

This course looks better every time I play it. It's a tough track. Don't let the length fool you. There is enough trouble out there to bite you but the course is gettable if you play smart. The scenery is second to none. Some of the toughest par 3 on any course. Pace of play could have been a little better but the bottom line is, this course is fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

High Praise for Low Country Golf

Off the beaten path (but not too much), Sapelo Hammock is a gem in GA's low country. Lush fairways, true greens, some stout par-3s (200 yds, all carry), and some tricky,multi-fairway par-5s make for a great round. Great value for the money. Get there early and you can zip around. Two fivesomes cheerfully waved me through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive

This course is great for the cost. Excellent views, wide fairways, undulating greens and decent traps. The greens may be a bit slow so the break is less than half what you read.

Overall, I simply enjoy the location and the course. Always a laid back pace with all distractions left behind. It’s simply worth the drive to get there. :-)

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/26/2018:
Hello Wayne, thank you for sharing your review, We truly appreciate both your positive and constructive feedback regarding the course conditions and will be sure to pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff and sceneries at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club, and also appreciate your input on our maintenance. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Off the beaten path

I wanted to play a round between Brunswick (St. Simon's Island) and Savannah. Golf Now reviews for Sapelo Hammock were outstanding. 1) It was quite a distance from the interstate, and not worth the drive. I would like to know what was so special about this course to garner the high ratings. When we arrived for a 9:20 AM tee time, we commented to staff that there weren't many cars in the parking lot. The response was, "Oh, there are already four people out there."

One lady handled the snack bar/check-in. Very pleasant.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 05/23/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Sapelo Hammock Golf Club, in the Shellman Bluff, Georgia area. We are sorry to see that you may have had a poor customer experience with us and that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. Any additional feedback is greatly appreciated so that we can improve your experience with us in the future. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Hidden gem

Hard to find course, but worth the trip. For only $40 got a great round in, under 3 hours. Layout is outstanding. Conditions were good for winter. Staff was extremely accommodating. This course needs more publicity, it is a keeper.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rates

Being in the golf business for over 40 years as a GM and Supt.I was always trying to find that price threshold where everybody was pretty happy,its tough,I played Sapelo many times in 2016,driving with friends from Jekyll,we had a blast,prices were very reasonable then! to cheap actually,now its a little out of our budget,In all fairness price of golf at most courses is averaging about $20.00 more than 2 years ago,Laurel Island Links is the only fair price left,would you rather have 100 golfers @ $25.00 or 50 golfers @$50.00,sure would at least like to see a lower twi-light rate for sure,anyway I loved your course and I hope it turns out to be a success....Mike

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Was driving back to Florida from Charlotte and felt the urge to play. Saw this course had good reviews and gave it a shot. Played by myself and finished in 2.5 hours. The scenery is awesome. Course was in great shape. Pretty wide fairways. Greens rolled true. If I'm ever back in the area I will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful layout.

A beautiful course with many different holes. Greens in good shape fairways a little hard. A must play if you're in the area. Didn't eat there but the people are so nice. They were very welcoming.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

The layout of the course is absolutely beautiful! Take a drive into old South Georgia with a golf game. The course is in pristine condition and the greens running true!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place

Wow! 30 minutes from home and this gem is awesome! Tough course, but a great place to enjoy the game! Wildlife everywhere! I even had a fiox take a ball from the fairway back to the woods!

Friendly staff & great greens!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Walked

Great LAyout. Wish I lived closer.

I try to hit Sapelo whenever I am in the south Georgia coastal area. The layout is strong, with a variety of holes and typically, the conditions are good, including the greens. I only wished I lived closer so I could play here more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The best course around.....

Love this course!! Just wish I lived a bit closer. But worth the drive every time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden In The Middle Of Nowhere, But Worth The Drive

An hour drive from our vacation home made you feel as if you might be lost, but no complaints once we arrived. The course was very dry and hard (but you can't make it rain, so no one is to blame). It's a great layout with a little bit of marsh, a little water, a little woods, a little bit of everything. My wife shot her best score ever, so she loves it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Coastal Masterpiece!

Sapelo Hammock is a gem! Very interesting layout and the hardest par 3's in the state with challenges over the marsh and interesting club selection situations. This place is a bargain. You must try it if you travel in the area. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Truly a hidden gem

Really enjoyed the course. Great value for the money. Only thing missing was information about the holes so you could understand where to hit and length

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