The Savannahs Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
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 | 391 | 498 | 400 | 390 | 268 | 171 | 542 | 170 | 347 | 3177 | 345 | 407 | 514 | 216 | 375 | 518 | 337 | 131 | 402 | 3245 | 6422 |
| Blue M: 69.0/118 | 359 | 462 | 358 | 345 | 258 | 151 | 507 | 154 | 301 | 2895 | 308 | 382 | 479 | 196 | 342 | 481 | 295 | 126 | 362 | 2971 | 5866 |
| White M: 66.4/112 W: 71.7/123 | 337 | 422 | 322 | 313 | 247 | 121 | 468 | 133 | 281 | 2644 | 294 | 363 | 460 | 164 | 307 | 423 | 267 | 112 | 321 | 2711 | 5355 |
| Green M: 64.1/107 W: 68.8/118 | 290 | 383 | 284 | 300 | 236 | 102 | 430 | 110 | 266 | 2401 | 280 | 339 | 384 | 136 | 291 | 392 | 252 | 98 | 284 | 2456 | 4857 |
| Red M: 62.6/105 W: 66.8/113 | 283 | 370 | 277 | 281 | 225 | 94 | 420 | 95 | 212 | 2257 | 219 | 333 | 379 | 98 | 227 | 385 | 235 | 84 | 274 | 2234 | 4491 |
| Orange M: 59.3/99 W: 60.7/102 | 208 | 305 | 255 | 230 | 185 | 90 | 260 | 58 | 200 | 1791 | 216 | 113 | 321 | 98 | 227 | 320 | 190 | 80 | 225 | 1790 | 3581 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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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+ 11 morePhoto 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
Enjoyed
Have always enjoyed playing Savanna but it’s a course that requires you to stay in the fairway or you’ll have to hit another ball. It’s Fairway or lost ball.
Marshal
Very slow many times. Course needs a marshal. Have never seen one
Bird watchers delight
Played this course many times. New carts in the past year with GPS are a great upgrade. Greens conditions were inconsistent-some slow, some faster. Heat and humidity were somewhat offset by strong breezes.
The northerners are gone, the course needs to reach out and make sure golfers continue to show up. The course is in fair condition, but needs a good rain. I would include a possible lunch package with range balls or a free draft beer with the round receipt. The food is really good, but the bar is way underused. The staff is really friendly and they take care of us regulars.
Always Windy
Very tight and challenging layout. Demands target golf. Very difficult with the wind. Water everywhere. Greens are fast and testy.
I like this course. Right now the course is very dry and on many holes the sand cranes or other animals have made sizable holes on some fairways. This really needs attention. Hopefully Mother Nature can help out with much needed rain. I do still recommend this course.
Interesting
This course is a tale of two nines. Front nine has plenty of water and is target golf. Back is more forgiving but still tough. Have never played when it wasn't WINDY! Range and practice area are horrible. BUT, more fairway grass than many nearby courses and the greens are decent. Bunkers very hole to hole. Lots of wildlife. Very busy place...lots of leagues but generally friendly/ helpful.
Savannah
Fair condition, good value. Some holes are tight, others wide open. lots of water and gators. Check distances for correct tee shot selection
Pleasant Round with two visiters from potential 51st state
Round took slightly over 4 hours in pleasant conditions but strong winds. roun would have been ubder 4 hours but starter put a twosome between our threesome annd the tthreesome we were playing on the tenth tee.
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