Golf
Is golf your passion? While Tybee Island doesn’t have a golf course (it’s too small), there are some courses nearby. Tybee Vacation Rentals will be glad to set up a golf package for you. Simply tell us your dates, how many people in your group, and how often you want to play and we’ll do the rest. We’ll arrange your meals, your tee times, and your transportation. Just call the Concierge at 912.786.5852 or e-mail TVR at maryanne@tybeevacationrentals.com . Here are a list of our golf courses in the area.
Crosswinds Golf Course – 232 James Blackburn Dr., Savannah, 912.966.1909, http://tybeeconcierge.com/2008/03/05/crosswinds-golf-club/ . Named the best golf course in Savannah by Savannah Magazine in 2008. This beautiful championship course has 18 holes (with cart), a lighted, par 3, nine hole course (with cart), and a lighted practice range and short game center. They have a full restaurant and bar open daily, and they offer on-course refreshments. They’ll even deliver food and beverages with a pre-order. They have 2 class A pros to give instructions and they are about 30 min. away from Tybee. 18 holes, par 72, 6,512 yards, designed by Mike Kistler.
Wilmington Island Golf Club – 501 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, 912.897.1615
Donald Ross design, semi-private, catering facilities, charity/corporate outings, golf apparel and equipment, private and group instruction. 18 holes, par 71, 6,633 yards, course rating 72.4, slope rating 133. Closest to Tybee Island. Closed on Mondays.
Henderson Golf Club – 1 A1 Henderson Dr., Savannah. 912.920.4653, www.hendersongolfclub.com Complete practice facility, lighted driving range, practice bunker, chipping and putting green. Full service golf shop. Home of the Savannah Golf School, expert PGA instruction. 18 holes, par 71, 6,650 yards, course rating 72.8, slope rating 138. Designed by Mike Young.
Hunter Golf Club – Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, 912.315.9115, www.stewartmwr.com
Situated among sprawling Spanish Oaks and mature Georgia Pines on Hunter Army Airfield in mid-town Savannah, Hunter Golf Club boasts challenging holes, beautiful greens, and a spacious clubhouse with a fully stocked pro shop. Show your driver’s license and proof of insurance at the main gate and play.
18 holes, par 72, 6,518 yards, course rating 72.1, slope rating 120. Designed by Doug Graves – back nine. Front nine-probably designed by a left handed general who said, ”make it playable for left handers”-not sure.
Southbridge Golf Club – 415 Southbridge Blvd., Savannah, 912.651.5455
18 hole Rees Jones championship golf course. Complete practice facility including driving range, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens. We have a full service golf shop, restaurant and bar. Southbridge is proud to be the home of Savannah Fairway Golf Academy. 18 holes, par 72, 6,922 yards, course rating 74.1, slope rating 134. Designed by Rees Jones.
Westin Club at Savannah Harbor – 2 Resort Dr., Savannah, 912.201.2240, www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com. 18 holes, par 72, 6,627 yards, course rating 71.9, slope rating 129, designed by Bob Cupp.
Bacon Park Golf Course – 6161 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA, 912.354.2625. www.baconparkgolf.com. 27 holes, Magnolia, Oak and Cypress are the names of the courses. Designed in 1926 by Donald Ross.
