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Gulf Shores Golf Club

4.4
2005 Reviews (2005)
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4.4
2005 Reviews (2005)
5 Stars
1091
4 Stars
712
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
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95.1%
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1884 out of 2005 reviews
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4.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.1%
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52 out of 53 reviews
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4.5
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.8%
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91 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
Gulf Shores Golf Club consistently earns praise for its pure, fast greens and well-maintained fairways that impress both first-timers and returning visitors. The exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff create a welcoming atmosphere that keeps golfers coming back.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6856 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.9

The 18-hole Gulf Shores Golf Club (formerly known as Golf Club of The Wharf) in Gulf Shores, Alabama is a public golf course that opened in 1963. Designed by Earl Stone, the previously named Gulf Shores Golf Club went in 2005 through a renovation that lengthened the course by 300 yards. Gulf Shores Golf Club plays for 6,856 yards from the championship tees and has a slope rating of 127 and a 72.9 USGA rating. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 71 6856 yards 72.9 127
Blue 71 6410 yards 70.7 121
White 71 6006 yards 68.8 119
Teal 71 5420 yards 66.0 114
Teal (W) 71 5420 yards 71.3 121
Red 71 4822 yards 63.3 107
Red (W) 71 4822 yards 67.9 114
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Scorecard for Gulf Shores Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 72.9/127 345 443 521 207 438 172 595 231 463 3415 442 327 413 185 495 165 379 465 526 3397 6812
Blue M: 70.7/121 325 417 511 175 406 156 566 204 433 3193 413 310 383 164 476 140 344 438 504 3172 6365
White M: 68.8/119 W: 74.4/129 316 394 492 148 367 149 530 164 395 2955 381 300 373 150 448 112 333 408 490 2995 5950
Green M: 66.0/114 W: 71.3/121 293 361 398 140 330 131 499 134 367 2653 345 253 345 127 409 102 312 371 445 2709 5362
Red M: 63.3/107 W: 67.9/114 266 335 347 105 310 84 476 100 324 2347 308 230 307 105 384 83 292 345 389 2443 4790
Handicap 17 3 5 9 11 13 1 15 7 4 16 12 18 8 14 10 2 6
Par 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 3 4 35 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 5 36 71
Handicap (W) 17 3 9 13 7 11 1 15 5 10 14 12 18 8 16 4 2 6
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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Mini Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Earl Stone Jay Morrish (2007) Carter Morrish (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Schuessler Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required

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Reviews

4.4
2005 Reviews (2005)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 42
Bunkers 41
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 24
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 32
Near Local Attractions 14
Worth the Drive 10

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u314160059567
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jlp52
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u320366873
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, very playable

Very nice course and a good change up from all the “beach” styled courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314163750050
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The new owner is doing a good job.

New owner, course is getting some upgrades all around. Greens can be better, but overall it’s getting better than it used to be!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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JLDykes
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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FsMvWyA1f9Kv6Hj6SlCQ
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course close to beaches of Gulf Shores

Got deal off Tee Off site...no problems.

Free range balls with greens fee. Mats used on range. Ok for irons but not ideal for driver.

Course was in excellent condition. Tee boxes clearly marked and in great shape. Fairways in great shape as well as greens. Let me tell you, you better keep the ball below the hole...down hill putts were lightning fast.

Would definitely play there again using discount rates...not sure I'd pay $139...I'm not good enough for that kind of money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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YwuN1MCLPPPXMNzNpHZz
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, friendly staff and good pace of play

While visiting Gulf Shores we ended up playing here three times in one week as we loved the facility. After our first round, the club upgraded to comfortable new “Club Car” carts with integrated GPS course layout screen and Bluetooth speakers. The course was thoroughly enjoyable with tees for all skill levels. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the Gulf Shores area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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RickMosley
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Under new management.

I have played this course several times in the past and had lost the want to play it because of the conditions of the course, but yesterday I was impressed with the course improvements. New carts were being delivered with GPS. Other improvements could be seen as you played. Meeting the new owner (Tim), you could tell he was passionate about making this a destination place to play. I am definitely putting this course back on my favorite places to play when we come to Gulf Shores

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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YwuN1MCLPPPXMNzNpHZz
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jmarbury
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159801541
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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hazzbro
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a great day

This course was pretty fun to play. Greens were absolutely perfect on the day we played. Fairways were in good condition and the staff was really friendly. Best of the 5 we played while in Alabama

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mmonahan85
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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joethefenderdude
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course…great amenities

Breaking the mold with free range balls, music on the range, great playing conditions, friendly staff. Really enjoyed the day, a challenging but fair course. I hope to play it again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joethefenderdude
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ADshah
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round!

I booked my tee time day prior but had no time finding a spot (Tuesday mid-day).

The fees were cheaper than several nearby course.

The course is in very good shape- fairways and greens. Some tee boxes were a bit worn down.

The greens were fast, well manicured and are really pretty good for a public course.

Bunkers are soft and splashy.

Warmup was off matts only, and the matts do not accept tees. This made it almost impossible to practice driver.

I had a good time out here and enjoyed the day. The course has long par 5s, plenty of trouble but is fair and accessible for me (mid handicapper)

I’d play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005254429
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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rudelovell
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Day

Challenging but fair course greens are in excellent condition!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u00000876135
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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brenteharmes
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolutely wonderful

Great local golf course w great condorions and fun/challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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