
Bacon Park Course
Bacon Park Golf Club
About this course
Bacon Park, a Savannah municipal treasure, whispers tales of a bygone era where the game was as much about camaraderie as competition. Its Golden Age design, carved through the coastal Georgia landscape, offers a parkland experience defined by gently rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers that subtly punish imprecision. The course generally favors a strategic rather than bomb-and-gouge approach. Many approach shots play longer than expected and doglegs bring a unique course management aspect to this classic design. Originally conceived by Donald Ross associate Henry Hughes, with later enhancements by Sam P. Davis, Bacon Park reflects a classic architectural sensibility. Its relatively short layout demands thoughtful shot-making and rewards creativity around the greens, a welcome departure from today's power-driven game. While not a regular stop on the professional tour, Bacon Park is woven into the fabric of Savannah golf. It is a hub for local tournaments and friendly matches, a place where generations have learned and loved the game. The club is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and affordable rates, making golf accessible to all.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in GA
Quick facts
- Location
- Savannah, GA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,651 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/130
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
Bacon Park Golf Club sits just minutes from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, making it one of the most accessible municipal layouts in the Lowcountry. The drive southeast along Skidaway Road traces the city's gradual shift from historic squares and Spanish moss-draped avenues into the marshy, sun-dappled terrain that defines coastal Georgia. Within a quarter-hour of wheels down, you're pulling into a tree-canopied entrance where Donald Ross's 1927 design awaits - a rare public gem tucked quietly into Savannah's eastside neighborhoods, far removed from the tourist corridors yet unmistakably rooted in the region's golfing heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about Bacon Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bacon Park has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Bacon Park was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Bacon Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bacon Park is 71.
Bacon Park plays 6,651 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bacon Park is 130.



