The Ford Field and River Club

My wife and I moved our four kids (8,6,4,2) down to Ford in July of this year from Grand Rapids, Mi. We found this place in early 2022 and absolutely fell in love with everything about it. Ford is truly the greatest, most beautiful place in the world to raise a family. We really value this community and the amazing friendships we’ve made so far in such a short time. Unbelievable golf course, marina, equestrian center, fishing, etc, etc.... and full of the nicest people you'll ever meet!!

One of most beautiful, most friendly places on the planet. Where else can you golf, fish, boat, bike, spa, workout, play tennis and Pickleball, fine dine year round and still be minutes from a major airport and larger city? Not many. Incredible place and special group of folks. A very unique and special experience.

The Ford Field and River Club in Savannah, Georgia offers a lifestyle that most people are not familiar with. This extremely upscale and private 1,800-acre vacation home community is built along Georgia’s Ogeechee River and is located minutes from downtown Savannah. The Ford - as it is better known - has a tremendous history dating back to 1917, when world-renowned automaker Henry Ford first encountered the Savannah, Georgia area. Ford purchased over 70,000 acres – equivalent to 120 square miles - of land in the Savannah area. The Ford is a recreational oasis with a myriad of sports and recreational opportunities at your disposal to keep you busy and active. Equestrian enthusiasts can explore more than 10 miles of bridle trails. The state-of-the-art Equestrian Center is a 7-acre facility comprised of 22 stalls, multiple arenas, and a members' lounge. Water lovers can choose from several activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or boating. If fishing is your thing, the waterways around the community are teeming with bass, trout, blue crab, and shrimp or you can book an expert-guided fishing excursion through the Deepwater Marina. The nearby 5,000-acre Dorchester Shooting Preserve offers sporting clays and upland wing shooting. Other activities include archery, running, hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing, water skiing, tennis, and pickleball. For the majority of residents, the main attraction at The Ford is its award-winning golf course. This exciting Pete Dye design winds its way throughout 250 acres and is shaped by freshwater lakes, meadows, and coastline. Pete Dye’s main objective was to create a course that was playable for the members, one they could enjoy and have fun on. And, with its two different design styles, this course does not disappoint. The front nine is traditional, Lowcountry, parkland-style golf with a lot of doglegs, and winds its way along the lakes and through groves of oak trees draped with Spanish moss. The back nine was built on rice paddies and is reminiscent of a Scottish links course, especially when the wind is blowing. There are few trees, good undulation in the fairways and on the greens, and wide-open spaces. In his own words, Dye proudly proclaimed The Ford his “finest Southern links.” As you make your way around the course, you’ll encounter tricky pin placements and strategically placed bunkers. Getting off the tee is the easy part, many of the fairways are wide and generous and everything slopes toward the middle. The course gets a little tougher with each hole played, primarily the approach shots. Better golfers that try to take a more direct route to the green had best be on their A-game, otherwise, the course will eat you up! You’ll have the most fun if you keep the ball in the fairway and minimize risk-taking. Ladies will appreciate the attention given to the placement of the forward tees, which typically eliminate the need to carry water or larger hazards. Women have Pete’s wife Alice to thank for that! The Ford also has some pristine practice facilities with a full-length driving range, putting green, and a short game area. If you’re having trouble with any facet of your game, the talented professional staff can help. To help keep you in shape physically and mentally The Ford’s Sports Barn & Pool offers 7,000 square feet of fitness equipment including a squash court, cardio and strength-training equipment, personal training, and more. There are three Har-Tru tennis courts nearby as well as croquet, bocce, lawn tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. There are several pools too. One of the best ways to experience all that the Ford Field and River Plantation has to offer is one of their Discovery Experience packages. As their guest, you will have the opportunity to enjoy three days and two nights at The Main House, Henry, and Clara Ford’s prized estate, and indulge in all the activities you so desire.

My Husband and I cant say enough positive things about the Ford Field and River Club. We feel so fortunate to have come across this gorgeous venue for our wedding and to have worked with the people we worked with there including Lauren, Makayla and Trey! What an all-star group of professionals who know how to make you feel at home and comfortable while you plan your big day. The landscape is STUNNING. The chef was INCREDIBLE. The Main House is GORGEOUS. This place is out of a movie and once you are there under those breathtaking Spanish moss trees, looking around at the elegance of the estate... you'll know you made the right choice. This place is a gem, 10/10.

This past October my boyfriend and I were invited by very close friends of ours who are members of the Ford Plantation to enjoy a day of golf. My boyfriend ended up surprising me with an overnight stay in the Main House that evening. All I can say is the experience was pure magic. The golf course was pristine with every amenity you could ever imagine. The room was the most immaculate space with stunnning views of the gardens and lake area. Simply breathtaking to say the least. We had a delicious dinner at the main clubhouse with superb service. The atmosphere was very inviting and all of the folks who worked there really made us feel welcomed. I cannot wait to go back! One of the best experiences we have had to date.