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4.4
2022 Reviews (2022)
5 Stars
1101
4 Stars
717
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
95.3%
Recommend this course
1900 out of 2022 reviews
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4.5
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.1%
Recommend this course
66 out of 68 reviews
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4.5
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.8%
Recommend this course
90 out of 92 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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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
2022 Reviews (2022)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Greens had been punched but almost recovered. Great layout with some good risk reward shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shaoe

The course is in the best shape I have seen it in 12 years. Greens were just punched so hard to tell much about them but poa annual is gone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Now

We should up early to the course and asked if we could go tee off early as no one was on the tee and no one waiting to tee of. I was told that since we booked on Golf Now we could not play any earlier has they were not making any money from us due to booking at Golf Now . Additionally the greens had been air rated and we had no knowledge of that when booking…would have played somewhere else had we known….We we made the turn they had put two foursome in front of us on ten…we only had two

In our group…when I complained they told

Me locals had priority on their course….I will never go back to this course and they should not accept golf now if they are going to treat you like second class citizen..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but...

Nice course overall. Didn't know they just punched the greens so they were in pretty bad shape. Staff was extremely friendly and rest of course was in good shape. The greens really put a damper on the round. Wouldn't have paid the price if I had known. Would play again once greens have healed.

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

Excellent course

Course was amazing, fairways were pure, greens were great. A little long off the tee but very forgiving. I can’t wait to come back next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable day

I’m not sure if this was typical, but we played our afternoon round in less than 4 hours. Felt like course was ours alone, no waiting or others waiting on us. Totally enjoyed the experience!

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

This course was just fantastic shape

We have a great time at your facility. The people are very friendly helpful happy. The course is in great shape from tee box to green on every hole.your course has various stages from easy to very challenging holes.

We had a great time and can’t wait to return to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Choice in Gulf Shores

I have played here many times over the years, but it's been several months since the last time. . The course is in excellent condition. Fairways are nice, tee boxes are good, and greens are nice and relatively quick. I was very pleased with the overall condition and the pace of play. I'm playing here again tomorrow. Staff is excellent. A lot of facelifts and upgrades underway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff, tough layout.

Great style, layout was tough but enjoyable courses in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gulf shores golf club

Had a great time course was in great shape. Staff was great very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Played as a 2some on a hot deal which was a pretty good value for this course. The practice facilities were nice with free range balls provided. Course condition was very good...no complaints. Greens wete a little quick and rolled well. We waited on every shot because we played behind a few groups of 4, but still played in about 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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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