69% match
For WHITE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Savannahs At Merritt Island
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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The Savannahs At Merritt Island Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Savannahs At Merritt Island, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Savannahs At Merritt Island
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Savannahs At Merritt Island.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@savannahsgolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
3915 Savannahs Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
Course Description
Space Coast Golf Club is a public golf facility on the Space Coast of Florida near Merritt Island. The club features a 6,450-yard, par-72 course designed by Gordon Lewis, offering a scenic layout with water and land birdlife and proximity to attractions such as Kennedy Space Center. It hosts tournaments, leagues, and memberships, and includes a bar and grille for on-site dining, with additional amenities like practice facilities and instructional programs. The site emphasizes easy access for tee times and events, serving golfers of all ages and skill levels in the Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Opened
1989
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Savannahs At Merritt Island, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:(Block5)(BULLET1)This course plays like a precision test track with short par fours and reachable fives forcing tight approaches and scramble decisions on tougher back nine stretches where bogey risks loom large.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724857 yards4441 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.6Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 383 | 284 | 300 | 236 | 102 | 430 | 110 | 266 | 2401 | 280 | 339 | 384 | 136 | 291 | 392 | 252 | 98 | 284 | 2456 | 4857 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724491 yards4107 metersCR 66.8Bogey 93.5Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 370 | 277 | 281 | 225 | 94 | 420 | 95 | 212 | 2257 | 219 | 333 | 379 | 98 | 227 | 385 | 235 | 84 | 274 | 2234 | 4491 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725355 yards4897 metersCR 71.7Bogey 100.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 422 | 322 | 313 | 247 | 121 | 468 | 133 | 281 | 2644 | 294 | 363 | 460 | 164 | 307 | 423 | 267 | 112 | 321 | 2711 | 5355 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Savannahs At Merritt Island
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile75% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Savannahs At Merritt Island
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Savannahs At Merritt Island. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
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Get Started70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Aim17%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For RED tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
74% match
For RED tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Aim20%
73% match
For RED tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
48% match
For RED tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
19% match
For RED tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
19% match
For RED tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started59% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For RED tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
51% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
68% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
74% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
60% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
68% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started61% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim16%
Mechanics15%
19% match
For GREEN tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
56% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started62% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
76% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
51% match
For GREEN tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Savannahs At Merritt Island
Get answers to common questions about playing The Savannahs At Merritt Island and what to expect.
How difficult is The Savannahs At Merritt Island for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Savannahs At Merritt Island challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Savannahs At Merritt Island?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4923 yards. The back tees extend to 5355.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Savannahs At Merritt Island?
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Savannahs At Merritt Island and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5355.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Savannahs At Merritt Island and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make The Savannahs At Merritt Island strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5355.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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