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What to do and see in Gulf Shores, Alabama (AL): The Best Golf Courses
This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking. A great place for families, Gulf Shores has The Track, a family recreation center with bumper boats, and also the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
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1. Cypress Bend at Craft Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
This Arnold Palmer-design offers 18 holes of spectacular golf, featuring staggered tee boxes, top-quality putting surfaces, sprawling bunkers and year-round lush and green conditions.
2. Kiva Dunes Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Rated the top public Golf Course in Alabama per Golf Digest and Golf Advisor, Kiva Dunes stretches 7,092 yards with a U.S.G.A. rating of 73.9 and a slope rating of 132. This spectacular 18-hole golf course meanders through natural sand dunes, lakes and wildlife areas. The layout was created by Jim Edgemon, the property’s developer, and longtime friend and former U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate.
Reviewed By hennybogan2017 - Toronto, Canada
Kiva Dunes has always earned my vote as Alabama’s top public golf venue, amongst a slew of top contenders. So how could I possibly nominate Kiva for this honor after three - putting 5 times. Easy....the course architect understood the principles of green and pin placement to maximize difficulty for off-line tee balls, yet freeing up the possibilities of birdies for well-placed drives. But you gotta love those swoopingly roller coaster style greens with pins tucked into unreachable little shelves, where balls landing beside pins could finish 30 yards away. And then those 5 holes where elephant burial grounds divide the greens into two unrecognizable sectors, like a front pin on the extra hard 7th, when your shot is at the back. On the card, #7 is listed as the number one handicap hole, but I have news. It isn’t really, since the number one hole is the incredible 9th, the South’s best hole of the century. At less than 400 yards and needing a superior drive, the approach shot requires nerves of steel for a mid-iron over a long pond to a water-hugging green...yeesh and double yeesh. Course conditions are the best in ten years, with fairways in mid-season form and greens at their loathsome best. Oh, Kiva’s practice facilities are superb, but I really have to say it...the scorecard could use a bit of revision, like a massive do-over adding a dash of colour mayhap.
3. Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Rated 4 1/2 stars by golf digest and selected as one of the "most memorable and enjoyable" courses in the southeast, Peninsula Golf Club provides a golf experience that is rivaled by few in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Our 27-hole golf course plays 7,026 yards from the championship tees and offers a number of tee boxes to accommodate different levels of skill. From the moment you step foot on Peninsula's property you are greeted with a smile. With wonderful customer service, a course layout suited for any golfer and wonderful dining options, you are sure to have one your best golf experiences yet. But don't take our word for it. Come and experience Peninsula Golf Club for yourself.
Reviewed By pleiku2015 - Tunica, United States
This is a hidden gem. They three nine hole courses to use for your 18 hole round. An excellent club house and bar. The courses are challenging yet fair if you want to play. Been going down here for years !
4. Cotton Creek at Craft Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
True to its Palmer design, this traditional 18-hole masterpiece was laid out to challenge rather than intimidate, with numerous risk/reward opportunities throughout. Golf Digest has consistently rated Cotton Creek as one of the Best Places to Play! This 4-star course, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features tree-lined, rolling fairways surrounded by lakes. The lush course is challenging for low handicap players but with five staggered tee boxes, it is a fun challenge for golfers at any level.
5. Gulf Shores Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By BeachMaster2017
Grill in the golf club has the best gumbo on Pleasure Island. The Grill serves breakfast all-day and the salads are as good as the gumbo and don't forget the Egle Burger. All of the food is excellent as well as the service.
6. Craft Farms Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 9FootCouch
On family vacation last week in Gulf Shores and only planned on two rounds - Cypress Bend and Kiva Dunes. Had such a good experience at Kraft Farms I found time for two more rounds there. Every course can be nit-picked, but considering course design, condition, facilities, pace of play, service and price, there's nothing close to Kraft Farms. My understanding is the Cotton Creek course is more difficult than Cypress Bend which is more of a 'resort style' course. Of most significance, the people and quality of service was outstanding from the moment you get out of the car. Paola, in the pro shop, goes above and beyond. Bill and Ryan were awesome. I highly recommend this course.
7. Gulf State Park Golf Course
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 54 reviews
Combining the captivating natural scenery of Gulf State Park and the design of Earl Stone, our 18-hole championship golf course offers an exceptional experience and the natural beauty found only on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Opened in 1974, Refuge boasts 6,593 yards of beautifully landscaped courses, a driving range, putting green, pro shop, and our delicious Refuge Grill.
8. ONE Club Gulf Shores
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By flossiemcgehee - Jackson, United States
Fun people, beautiful course, can't wait to come back!!! Having fun with Katie and the LSU fans here is Alabama! Geaux Tigers!
