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4.3
1985 Reviews (1985)
5 Stars
1079
4 Stars
705
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
88.7%
Recommend this course
1864 out of 1985 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 39 reviews
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4.3
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.9%
Recommend this course
80 out of 89 reviews
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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

4.3
1985 Reviews (1985)

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 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good course for the money

Everything was great! Staff, pace of play, greens and layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course, very good shape!

Tees, fairways and greens in great shape. The course plays tough but fair from the white tees. There are many fairway bunkers strategically placed as well as multiple around every green. I will work on my sand game before returning! Also water hazards on about half the holes. Its pretty open from the tee boxes and the rough is not too rough to play out of. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

What a great time

Just visited the Alabama Gulf Coast and my wife and I decided to play a casual round of golf. We found this place on GolfNow and booked a tee time.

The staff was awesome and the course was in good shape. Great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course was nice, and most holes fairly straight. It was hot but we had fun. It would have been better with a beverage cart on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Played Twice 2 Days Apart

It was hot. If I was playing one of the 2 higher priced ($140) local courses I would not have enjoyed myself as much as I did. On the first day they were punching the back 9 so we played the front 9 times. The greens were outstanding. Fast and true. Played 2 days later all 18 holes were punched so we called everything a 2 putt. It is what it is. But the first day really gave us a good idea of the quality of the greens. Over all loved the course. It will be my regular stop on future visits to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

Well maintained, friendly workers, love the layout,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New Owners

The course has had a few owners over the years. However, all the owners maintained a great course reputation.

The current owners from South Carolina has a big shoe to fill. However, playing the course yesterday August 11, 2024, it appears that they are up to the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 224
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course looks great could use a LITTLE tlc

Love playing at Gulf shores golf club, always nice people at the desk to check in (very sweet lady this day I played ♥️)

I mentioned a LITTLE tlc (yes just a little) on the weekend the bunkers should be raked (this day they weren't, could have been weather) but the course is always beautiful ,greens smooth and quick. Pin positions were a little iffy for the average Joe, the rough was a little knarly (again weather could have kept the maintenance crew from cutting it) other than those small items, it's worth going to play, can't wait for the heat to get out of here and come back to play. Keep up the good work, thanks to ALl the staff there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course in good shape

Tee boxes, greens and fairways in great shape. Greens were very fast if you were above the hole. A nice scenic and shady course in a neighborhood setting. Played moderate and enjoyable from the white tees. It would be more challenging from the blue tees for the low handicap golfers. Would definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

First few holes tough. A lot of water. But layout is great and worth playing

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

Very friendly

All of the staff was great and very friendly.. Course was in good condition.

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