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4.3
1989 Reviews (1989)
5 Stars
1082
4 Stars
706
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
91.5%
Recommend this course
1868 out of 1989 reviews
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4.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 40 reviews
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4.3
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
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
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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

4.3
1989 Reviews (1989)

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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Round

Enjoyable golf course. Not much trouble in general although there is some lateral water where you can't spray it. Some water hazards are not visible from the tee, e.g. #7, so check the layout. Forced carry on the approach on #18. Course was in good condition in spite of harsh weather this summer. The greens looked a little thin and sandy but they rolled well at reasonable speed. Bunkers were well maintained with sand not too fine and thick; I was able to hit good explosion shots from them. The tee boxes on the back nine had very thin grass and were unimpressive, but that didn't bother us as the balls were teed up. I would certainly welcome another opportunity to play Gulf Shores GC.

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

Friday round of golf

Course in decent shape. Would rate the Greens a 3 out 5.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Course was in very good shape. Interesting layout. Everyone was friendly. Had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for all level of players

Greens and fairways in great condition. Some tee boxes were overly worn. The bunkers were in good condition with quality sand. A little pricey but I was able to get a Hot Deal on GolfNow for under $70. Friendly staff. I would recommend this course to any level golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The layout of the course is great.

The course was in great shape considering there has been no rain in several days. Good value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough conditions

Every tee box was tore up with little areas of grass to use. Prices are nearly $100 for a course where the condition alone should make it $50 or less

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I played alone, and got put behind a foursome by the starter. Took me 4 hole and an hour and half before they let me play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, very nice people

One of my favorite courses in the Gulf Shores area. I’ve been coming here and playing golf for more than 30 years. The course is nice, the people are awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff was nice. Course had gone down since I played 3 years ago. Greens had weeds growing on it. Made it hard to putt. Fairways were very dry.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout.

Very dry but we’ve had a very long heat wave in the area. We played at a discounted rate because of aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Extremely Overpriced. Not the best condition. Aerated Greens

Course fees are $100, which by the layout, and condition is ridiculous and extremely overpriced. This course is worth maybe $40 for 18. The greens were aerated, and patchy grass patches with weeds on greens. The tee boxes were in absolutely horrible condition, and clearly not taken care of. They were full of sand and barely any grass. The grass was dead around most of the greens. Fairways were dry and grass was dead. The whole time we were there we had a worker on his tractor cutting the grass on the entire back 9 in the afternoon who didn’t stop for us to take shots. Very inconsiderate. They booked us on the same day of a tournament and the starter rushed us off the course after we were told we could continue to play even though there was a 4 some in front of us who was about 30 minutes behind pace of play. So we did not even get to finish our round of golf. Very annoying, and just overall bad service from a golf course. I’m sure the tournament players were happy people had played before them on a course. I will not be returning even if they lowered there rates.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course. Needs work

One of my favorite courses but conditions going downhill. Lots of Poa annui in greens and grass growing in bunkers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall pretty good

Greens rolled true despite being recently punched. There were quite a few weeds on the greens but it didn’t change much. They were pretty good despite. Fairways were really good. Got stuck behind some very slow players. Took more than an hour to play last three holes.

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