GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
1987 Reviews (1987)
5 Stars
1080
4 Stars
706
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
88.9%
Recommend this course
1866 out of 1987 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
37 out of 38 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 89 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Gulf Shores Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at Gulf Shores Golf Club
View more Hot Deals on

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

Accolades

The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.3
1987 Reviews (1987)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs improvement

Played immediately after a torrential downpour when most people were getting rain checks and leaving. However we were allowed to get off the cart path and drive to our golf ball because the course had drained fairly well. The tee boxes were a little sparse with grass and some of the greens had areas around the edges that were very sparse, bunkers were wet but playable and fairways were good. Played through a group on hole eight and the players I was paired with left after nine holes, so we played the last nine with virtually no one on that side in a little over an hour. Was a little disappointed with the overall course condition, but always enjoy playing Gulf Shores when vacationing in the area.

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

Good course but very slow pace of play

The course was in good shape with a good layout. The only problem we had was that play was backed up from the start with too many groups and/or no one from the club or marshal to move things along.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely hot day

Heat index 112, empty water jugs on front nine. Saw cart girl only on hole 2. Water fountain not working at restroom. Course conditions very dry everywhere. Would never pay full price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Course was good but not great. It was wide open with some water (which is good for most players). Greens rolled well and were in good shape. I’d play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Review

Overall had a decent experience. I found the greens challenging. Course layout was good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Ok. Not my favorite.

Played here as from a recommendation. Course was not in the best shape. Pretty slow. Greens were decent. Probably will not come back.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Larry

Great round of golf for someone who doesn’t play often, nice course, not crowded, friendly staff and great value! Played with my son and we both enjoyed it, we’ll be back!

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

Great course and great pace of play

First time playing. Course was in great shape. Pace of play was great as well, never had to wait. Only complaint was wesaw the refreshment cart after the first few holes and then never saw her again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The golf golf course

I’m from Louisiana and Fairly new to golf. I personally had an amazing time playing. Greens were fairly fast and fair ways were kept up very well. I’ll be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Semi-Private
4.7404473087
497
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Public
4.2576436951
414
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Semi-Private
4.74357029
332
Orange Beach, Alabama
Municipal
0.0
0
Foley, Alabama
Public
3.654028436
211
Foley, Alabama
Semi-Private
3.8448808044
2032
Foley, Alabama
Semi-Private
3.8448808044
2032
Foley, Alabama
Public
4.0
1
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Resort
4.6913353577
705
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account