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4.4
2016 Reviews (2016)
5 Stars
1099
4 Stars
714
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
95.2%
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1895 out of 2016 reviews
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4.5
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.4%
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63 out of 64 reviews
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4.5
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
99.0%
Recommend this course
96 out of 97 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
2016 Reviews (2016)

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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course just not worth 87.00

Descent course….tee box’s were pretty bad, greens were great. Course has some real potential but it just looks unkept. Range was terrible and worst part was they charged me 25.00 for my wife just to ride in the cart which blew my mind so almost 120.00 for a 50.00 course at best. If you’re going to spend that kind of money just go to Kiva Dunes. Staff was great…the course just isn’t worth what they charge

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens were great!

Greens are very nice. Staff was very friendly. Not too crowded, got a great discount on Golf Now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

This is not a 90.00 course

I’d like to start this review with how friendly the staff was…but unfortunately it went downhill drastically. I booked GolfNow for 87.00 the reviews seemed good enough. My wife joined me just to ride in the cart and enjoy a few drinks, they charged a 25.00 “spectator fee” which blew my mind so now we’re up to 112.00. The range is terrible….tee box’s were terrible…green were in very good shape. Fairways was decent. I say all this to say it’s a 40.00 course at best…if you’re going to drop that kind of coin go to Kiva it’s a way better value and the wife can ride along for free

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course, very good shape!

The course is in great shape. Best value for the money in Baldwin County, especially down by the beach. It is becoming one of my favorite places to play. I'll take some pictures next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Course was In very good shape. Kudos to the superintendent and his crew greens had been aerified recently but rolled really well. A great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course and layout, driving range needs work.

I played during the first week of September and it was hot and humid (which is just part of the weather in that area). The staff was extremely friendly and really my only complaint about the course was the driving range. It was all mats that were almost completely worn out that sat on top of wooden slats. The first hit I had sent a shock down my hands. If they would replace the mats that would go a long way in making it a better experience.

However the course itself was a very good layout, some of the Par 4's were longer especially if you did not hit a good tee shot, but the fairways were very wide and generous. There were a few trees that had to be contended with off the tee, but once you got around them there was plenty of fairway to be had.

The greens had been punched about a month before and it had rained a lot the day before so I think between the two the greens were a touch bumpy in places, but overall rolled good. Speaking of the rain, the course drains exceptionally well. Only 2 maybe 3 fairways you could tell were wet even with all the rain from the day before. I would definitely visit again when I am in the area.

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

A pleasant golfing experience

We were pleasantly surprised at the course conditions, staff friendliness and amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course, good value, greens struggling a bit.

I like the course. Played there a couple times lately. It plays short from the white tees so for higher handicap golfers it plays pretty friendly. The greens are struggling and have been all year. They had just aerated them and sanded them so they were bumpy and bear in many spots. Once the greens get back in shape I would add another star to the review but probably be next spring before they have recovered. I like the layout a lot and will go back again this fall.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 16
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 17
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 16
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
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