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4.3
1949 Reviews (1949)
5 Stars
1062
4 Stars
689
3 Stars
128
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
90.1%
Recommend this course
1829 out of 1949 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.0%
Recommend this course
43 out of 50 reviews
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4.3
164 Reviews (164)
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.2%
Recommend this course
148 out of 164 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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4.3
1949 Reviews (1949)

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very good course

Impressed with the course. Greens were in great condition. Fairly open layout so you can really open up with The Driver, but challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Love this course

My favorite place to play. Bev cart came by 4 times! Course was immaculate and so were the greens. A couple of holes had soggy places, but nothing major

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow

Under new ownership, owner didn't know how cart path only works and would not open for carts when area were not wet. He said are you having fun. We were struggling having to walk to ball so much. The green fees have doubled too

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun time for our family

We only get to play a couple times a year, and this course was just right for having fun playing golf. Complimentary range balls were a very pleasant surprise, Staff was beyond friendly and helpful. It was a great day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

The good and the bad

Tees and fairways were in great condition. Greens had been aerated and sanded so they did not roll well. I would feel better if they did not charge full price when the greens are this rough.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout

Been playing this course for 25 years. Love Gulf Shores Golf Club. It’s my 94 yo dad’s favorite. It’s not far from our condo at Orange Beach. The staff is super friendly. Super seniors tee so dad get several opportunities at par. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome spot!!

On vacation and landed on Gulf Shores Golf club… the course is in Great shape!!! Greens and fairways in fantastic condition. Staff was great and supper friendly.. we will be back…

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
First Time Playing

Great Place to play

For the price you’re not going to find a better place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better and Better

I played golf today at Gulf Shores Golf Club. The course is really shaping up. Lots of grass in the fairways and the greens were fast. A couple a greens still need work but most were in really good shape. Tee boxes are looking really good. I would recommend Gulf Shores Golf Club to anyone looking for a good golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

overpriced comparatively

The fairways were pretty well maintained and the best part of the course. I can imagine the course was an amazing course in its younger years. The greens were awful. Yes, they were fast, but we were prepared for that. There were multiple dead spots in every green. Guess I should've played this before playing the other courses in the area and maybe I wouldn't have had such high expectations. It was a fun course to play, not too crowded. Free range balls. Friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!!

So first off the pro shop was very limited but they have a good selection of clothes and apparel. The range was very nice. It only maxes out at about 260 yards. The chipping green was very workable. The putting green was nice, very comparable to the Course conditions. The overall course conditions were amazing, fairways were plush, everything was cut, greens were very consistent thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Gulf Shores golf club would definitely recommend it to a friend and would also play it again.

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
Previously Played

GSGC

Course condition is tremendous. Weed control is the best it's been in years. Green fees are competitive with surrounding courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course looks great. The staff is friendly. Had a great time playing and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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