Glenlakes Golf Club - Lakes Course

This course is definitely a hidden gem- I had some time to play but weather at the beach has been raining- but today was a small break in the weather so I searched for a course not near the beach area but not far from where I was staying. I found this location on GolfNow. Had good reviews and was far enough if it rained at the beach it would miss me. The proshop staff was super efficient and got me check in quickly, the starter was ready as soon as I got to the carts to give me the heads up on the course. It’s been raining here this week is they had a few holes that were CP only. Not to bad though, I played a good round and fast pace. Shot 77 (+5) not to bad for never laying eyes on this course before. Greens were extremely slow, due to rain they hadn’t been able to mow them yet. All in all it was a great course and will definitely play it again.

i’d love to come back and play this course again when i’m down here. I moved pretty quickly, folks let me play thru, and the weather cooperated with me long enough to complete my round. The only issues was the cart paths and the greens in spots probably needed attention but it was perfect for a 80’s-(sometimes higher :)) golfer such as myself

For the money it's well worth what they charge. Only drawback is that recently this area has recently an enormous amount of rainfall, so the greenskeepers are protecting the greens by allowing more growth than normal. Expect true greens that are snail pace slow.

The course was in great shape despite the greens being recently punched. The greens were a bit bouncy but played well. The fairways and tee boxes were in great shape. The price was reduced due to the conditions of the greens but it didn't impact playability.

One of my favorite courses. I enjoy the links style. Tee boxes, fairways and bunkers are great shape. Greens were high and lumpy with some small weeds around the perimeter causing them to be slow and not roll true. I feel the morning rate is high. The twilight rate is more suitable to the true value of the course. I do recommend it, and I will play there again soon.

The greens were punched and it really threw off my game.

Putting on damp sanded greens on the Dunes course: not fun. Also, wooly...slow. Some of the holes cart-path only, likely from rain. Back nine was diverted to the Lakes course. White tees were just behind the ladies'. Played way too short. Greens were sandy, bumpy (from recent aeration?) and just not nice.

Paying a premium full price for sub-standard conditions and short layout = not a good value. C'mon guys, Glenlakes used to be the nicest layout around < $100. Now it is just <$100. Sad.

Course is in great shape. Classic style with lots of sand, some water and many mounds. Greens is good shape. The fairways and tee box's were just plugged but did not affect play. Do feel you will have a great round playing here

I have played probably 150 rounds here over the years. The course, over the last 2 years, has degraded tremendously. Greens are recovering from probably 18 months of damage/disease. Fairways during this round look like a battlefield in many spots: bare spots, and appears some critters have been digging up turf/holes looking for ? (grubs?). Tee boxes poor to fair, very bare and/or muddy. Cart paths are in general disrepair... holes, patches over patches in same spots. Just not very nice to drive on. Add on top of this: the base prices have gone up $20/round or 30% over the last year, for much worse course conditions. Front desk at pro shop is not at all friendly,. My questions answered very 'short', like I'm stupid. Was just asking... (I'm the customer that keeps them open!). Unfortunately, not many options in Gulf Shores that are semi-affordable. BTW: parking lot was sparse when I finished my round, and they had MANY cancellations and blank spots on the tee sheet. Sad.

Enjoyed the day! However, a Course maintenance crew member would not move sand machine or even turn off the machine while we hit our approach shots and he continued to be a distraction as we putted out. His rudeness was not appreciated.

Other than those two distracted holes, it was an enjoyable experience.

Great layout, friendly staff and got us on the Vista-Dunes. The Lakes course needs a lot of work but other than that a fun round if golf!

Pace of play was great! Played with one other guy. Played in 3 1/2 hours

Always a good place that is well kept. Gets a lot of use. Always been paired up with good folks.

The cart staff, range staff, and pro shop staff are all delightful people to deal with. However, the course is in really sad shape. I have never seen green complexes in this condition anywhere in my life. There is almost no grass on any of the greens. There seems to be zero effort made to repair the snow damage from 16-months ago. This course is an anchor to the Glen Lakes housing area and the flagship course for Foley. It is not living up to its end of the bargain. The course is very dry, the greens are sad, and the price is way too high for all of it.

That’s really the only complaint I could come up with. It’s been very dry, so it was hard to push the tee in on the tee boxes. Otherwise, I wish prices hadn’t gone w.

This course is still great value. I can pay a lot more for this level of frustration…

Course was fun but I felt pushed all day. Not necessarily busy, just no space between people teeing off resulting in waiting for groups to clear the green and being pushed to finish the hole. Just a jammed up course when it really didn’t need to be.