Southeast
Savannah, Georgia
Spanish moss, Southern hospitality, and a dining scene that punches like a heavyweight — the couples-friendly golf trip where everyone wins.
Overview
Savannah is the golf trip that non-golfers eagerly say yes to. The city's historic district — a perfectly preserved grid of moss-draped squares, antebellum architecture, and cobblestone streets — is one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in America. The dining scene is nationally recognized, with restaurants like The Grey, Elizabeth on 37th, and Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room drawing food pilgrims from across the country. For couples trips and mixed-interest groups where the golf is important but not the only thing, Savannah delivers the complete package.
The golf revolves around The Club at Savannah Harbor, a Sam Snead-designed course on Hutchinson Island directly across the Savannah River from the historic district, managed by Troon Golf and affiliated with The Westin Savannah Harbor. The course plays through Lowcountry marshes and maritime forest with views of the city skyline and river traffic. Beyond the harbor, Crosswinds Golf Club and Henderson Golf Club provide solid public options, and The Landings on Skidaway Island (a private community with six courses) occasionally offers limited guest access. For groups willing to drive 40 minutes, the Hilton Head Island corridor adds world-class resort golf options.
Savannah's trump card is proximity. For High Draw members based in north Georgia and the Blue Ridge area, Savannah is a 4.5-hour drive — the closest premium city-golf destination. No flights, no airports, no baggage claim. Leave Blue Ridge at 7am, tee off by noon, and start one of the best dining weekends of your life. The combination of accessibility, city charm, and Lowcountry golf makes Savannah the ideal quick-getaway for members who do not have time for a full destination trip.
Courses · 5
The Club at Savannah Harbor
Resort/Public · Moderate-Challenging
$100-$195
Best for: The anchor round for any Savannah trip. The only resort-quality course in the Savannah city area. The combination of Lowcountry marsh golf and city skyline views is unique.
Insider tip: The Club at Savannah Harbor sits on Hutchinson Island, directly across the river from the historic district. The free Savannah Belles Ferry connects the island to River Street in 5 minutes — meaning you can play 18 holes and be at a River Street bar within 15 minutes of your last putt. The course is managed by Troon Golf, so conditioning is consistent. Ask about the Westin stay-and-play package for the best rate.
Crosswinds Golf Club
Public · Moderate
$35-$65
Best for: Groups looking for a solid, affordable round without resort pretension. The best pure-value option in the Savannah area.
Insider tip: Crosswinds is the course where Savannah locals play when they want a no-fuss, well-maintained round at a fair price. The layout is straightforward but the conditioning is surprisingly good for the price. At $35-$65, it stretches your budget for an extra round or a nicer dinner. The pace of play is usually quick.
Henderson Golf Club
Public · Moderate
$40-$70
Best for: Budget-conscious groups and higher-handicap players who want an enjoyable round without championship-level difficulty.
Insider tip: Henderson is a Mike Young design that offers good value in a coastal Georgia setting. The course is player-friendly with reasonable rough and receptive greens. It is the warm-up or cool-down round of the trip — play it on day one to find your swing before Savannah Harbor, or on the last day for a relaxed farewell round.
Bacon Park Golf Course
Public (Municipal) · Easy-Moderate
$25-$45
Best for: Groups who want one more round at a minimal price, or higher-handicap players looking for a low-pressure course. The live oak setting is beautiful despite the municipal level of finish.
Insider tip: Bacon Park is a Donald Ross design from 1926 — seriously. The legendary architect laid out this municipal course, and while decades of modifications have obscured much of his original vision, the bones are there in the green complexes and routing through massive live oaks. At $25-$45, it is the cheapest golf in Savannah and a fun piece of history.
The Landings Club (Limited Guest Access)
Private · Varies by course
$125-$200
Best for: Groups with a member connection who want to experience one of the most impressive private golf communities in the Southeast. Six courses by four different architects on one island.
Insider tip: The Landings has six courses on Skidaway Island, all private. If anyone in your group knows a member, a guest round is worth arranging. The Marshwood Course (Arnold Palmer) and Deer Creek (Tom Fazio) are the best. Some real estate tours offer course access — ask if this is available through the Landings sales office.
Lodging
Premium
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
$250-$500390-room resort on Hutchinson Island with The Club at Savannah Harbor on-property. Full spa, pool, multiple restaurants, and the Savannah Belles Ferry to the historic district. The best option for groups who want golf and city access in one location. Stay-and-play packages include discounted green fees.
The Kehoe House
$300-$550Boutique inn on Columbia Square in the historic district. 13 rooms in a stunning 1892 Renaissance Revival mansion. Complimentary wine hour, gourmet breakfast. For couples and small groups who want the most intimate Savannah experience. No golf on-property but the historic district is your doorstep.
Mid-Range
The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront
$225-$400Boutique hotel on River Street with rooftop bar overlooking the Savannah River. Walking distance to everything in the historic district. No golf on-property but the location and rooftop views are unbeatable. The Rocks on the Roof bar is the best sunset spot in Savannah.
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
$200-$375Newer property in the revitalized Plant Riverside District on the waterfront. 419 rooms, multiple restaurants, bars, live entertainment venue, and a distillery. The most complete nightlife and entertainment package for groups who want energy after dinner.
Hyatt Regency Savannah
$175-$325222 rooms on the riverfront with balconies overlooking the Savannah River. Walking distance to River Street and the historic district. Pool and on-site dining. A reliable, well-located base for groups who want riverfront access and walkability.
Budget
Hampton Inn Savannah Historic District
$150-$250Reliable chain on the edge of the historic district. Complimentary breakfast. Walking distance to most squares and restaurants. The best-value option that still provides walkability to the historic district.
Holiday Inn Express Savannah - Historic District
$120-$200Budget-friendly near the historic district. Complimentary breakfast and parking. Pool. A practical base for groups who want to spend on food and golf, not thread count.
Dining
The Grey
$$$$Southern / Contemporary
Housed in a restored 1938 Greyhound bus terminal. Chef Mashama Bailey was awarded the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. The menu blends Southern traditions with global techniques. The dining room is stunning — art deco details with a modern edge. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for weekends. This is the dinner reservation that defines the trip.
Elizabeth on 37th
$$$$Southern Fine Dining
Housed in an elegant 1900 mansion in the Victorian District. Savannah fine dining institution for over 40 years. The shrimp and grits and the seasonal tasting menu are exceptional. Private dining available for groups. Book 2 weeks ahead.
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
$Southern Home Cooking
The most famous meal in Savannah. Family-style boarding house lunch served at communal tables — fried chicken, collard greens, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a rotating spread of Southern sides. No menu, no choices — you eat what Mrs. Wilkes serves. Cash only. The line starts forming at 10:30am for an 11am opening. Go hungry. This is a must.
Husk Savannah
$$$Southern / Farm-to-Table
The Savannah outpost of Sean Brock's celebrated restaurant. Same philosophy as Charleston — every ingredient sourced from the South, menu changes daily. Located in a beautiful townhouse on Oglethorpe Avenue. A strong alternative or complement to The Grey for the second big dinner.
Zunzi's
$South African / Sandwiches
A Savannah cult favorite. The Conquistador sandwich (chicken, lettuce, tomato, with Zunzi's secret sauce) has a devoted following. Counter service, fast, and the kind of place where you accidentally eat two sandwiches. Perfect pre-round or post-round fuel.
Rocks on the Roof (Bohemian Hotel)
$$-$$$Cocktails / Small Plates
Rooftop bar atop the Bohemian Hotel with panoramic views of the Savannah River and River Street. The best sunset cocktails in the city. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to claim a good spot. Small plates available but this is about the view and the drinks.
Pro Tips
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Savannah is a 4.5-hour drive from Blue Ridge, Georgia — the closest premium city-golf destination for High Draw members. No flights needed. Leave early, play 18 at Savannah Harbor by afternoon, and sit down for dinner at The Grey by 7pm.
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Book The Grey dinner reservation 3-4 weeks in advance. Chef Mashama Bailey's restaurant is the culinary headliner of the trip and the hardest reservation in Savannah. Build your dinner schedule around it.
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Get in line at Mrs. Wilkes by 10:30am. The boarding house opens at 11am and the line wraps around the block by 11:15. The communal table experience — sitting with strangers, passing bowls of Southern food — is uniquely Savannah. Go on a day you are not playing a morning round.
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Savannah's open-container law means you can take your drink to-go from any bar and walk the historic district. This transforms the evening experience — cocktails from one bar, walk two squares, dessert from another. It is the best bar-hopping experience in the South.
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Pair a Savannah trip with Hilton Head Island (40-minute drive to the bridge). Play Savannah Harbor and city courses for 2 days, then drive to Hilton Head for 2 days of resort golf. The combination gives you both city charm and island resort in one trip.
Sample Itineraries
weekend getaway
3 daysDay 1: Drive from Blue Ridge (4.5 hours) or fly into SAV, check into historic district hotel, afternoon walking tour of the squares, dinner at Husk Savannah. Day 2: Morning round at The Club at Savannah Harbor, afternoon at Forsyth Park and SCAD galleries, big group dinner at The Grey, open-container bar-hopping through the squares. Day 3: Line up for Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room lunch (11am), morning visit to Wormsloe or Bonaventure Cemetery, depart after lunch.
full trip
5 daysDay 1: Arrive, check into Westin Savannah Harbor, afternoon round at Savannah Harbor, ferry to River Street for dinner at a riverfront restaurant and drinks at Rocks on the Roof. Day 2: Morning round at Crosswinds or Henderson, afternoon exploring the historic district, dinner at The Grey (the headliner). Day 3: Free morning — Mrs. Wilkes lunch (arrive by 10:30), afternoon at Tybee Island beach and lighthouse, dinner at Elizabeth on 37th. Day 4: Morning round at Savannah Harbor (replay or bring a guest), afternoon at Wormsloe and Bonaventure Cemetery, dinner at Husk Savannah and open-container evening walk. Day 5: Optional morning drive to Hilton Head for a round (40 min to the bridge), or morning exploring downtown, lunch at Zunzi's, depart.
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