Best Public Golf Courses in Savannah, Georgia
You don't need a membership to play great golf in Savannah. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.
Savannah, Georgia · Mark McCumber (2001) · 27 holes · Par 72 · 6,921 yards
A Mark McCumber design offering 27 affordable public holes in Savannah, Crosswinds provides solid municipal-quality golf through native Lowcountry terrain with tidal marsh views and mature hardwoods. Three distinct nines allow varied routing combinations for repeat play.
Pooler, Georgia · Greg Norman (2005) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,061 yards
A Greg Norman design in Pooler west of Savannah, Savannah Quarters offers semi-private access to a well-maintained championship layout. The 7,061-yard course features typical Norman design elements including strategic water hazards, waste bunkers, and native Lowcountry vegetation on a gently rolling property.
Savannah, Georgia · Sam Snead & Bob Cupp (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,288 yards
Located on Hutchinson Island in the Savannah River, this resort course at the Westin Savannah Harbor offers panoramic views of the city's historic skyline. The Sam Snead and Bob Cupp design features tidal marsh hazards, live oak-lined fairways, and a unique island setting minutes from downtown.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina · Pete Dye & Jack Nicklaus (1969) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,099 yards
Home of the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour, Harbour Town is a Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus collaboration at Sea Pines Resort. The tight, strategic layout along Calibogue Sound features Dye's signature railroad-tie bulkheads, small greens, and the iconic lighthouse behind the 18th green.
Savannah, Georgia · Bob Cupp & Sam Snead (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,288 yards
A Bob Cupp and Sam Snead co-design on Hutchinson Island overlooking downtown Savannah's historic skyline across the Savannah River, The Club at Savannah Harbor delivered resort golf at the Westin Savannah Harbor. The waterfront layout features tidal marsh views, strategic water hazards, and Lowcountry landscape.
Best Time to Play
March through May and September through November are ideal, with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity. Summer is hot and humid (90s with high humidity), though early morning rounds are pleasant. Winter is mild, with temperatures in the 50s-60s allowing year-round play.
Booking Tips
For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is a growing regional airport with increasing nonstop service. Sea Island and St. Simons are about 90 minutes south. Hilton Head is 45 minutes north. A Lowcountry golf trip combining Savannah, Hilton Head, and the Golden Isles is a bucket-list itinerary.
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