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4.4
2008 Reviews (2008)
5 Stars
1092
4 Stars
713
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
95.1%
Recommend this course
1887 out of 2008 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
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4.5
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.9%
Recommend this course
91 out of 92 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
2008 Reviews (2008)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Played this course while on vacation. It was in great condition, greens were very fast. We were only able to finish the front nine as we had to make it to dinner that evening. Would love to be able to come back and play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 226
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 226
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

Visit in the area regularly and I really like this golf course. They’ve got a great range and short game area to warm up. In addition, I like the 10 minutes between teetimes. It was crowded, but we finished 18 holes in under four hours during spring break season. The greens are in good shape for this time of year and I like the layout. Always on my playlist when I’m in the orange beach area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This was a total over priced course for what we paid 😡

Will never play again . Just goes to show you they charge on what the time of the year allows.

Improve the course before you charge these prices.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Gulf Shores Golf Club

Excellent course, Fun to play, Great for any golfer. Do It!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Made reservations online through their website. Arrived to pouring down rain with lightning and thunder. Staff said no refund or change of tee time as the course was open despite the weather.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course. Greens need a little attention

My third time playing here. Last time was May 2022. Overall, a very nice course. Some green do have a few small weeds/crabgrass on them, making them roll a little erratically. Not all of them. We are at the beginning of the growing season so I’m sure they will get better soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

friendly course

Impressed by the friend golfers and staff. Great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Gulf Shores Gulf Club

Recreational golfers that had a Great Time. Staff at Pro Shop and Starter were very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Because my friend Scott and I are from South Dakota and cannot play at this time of year due to cold & snow it was enjoyable to play this course. It was our 1st time coming to this area so maybe the course was in poorer shape than normal but the friendliness of the staff made up for the conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tues. Feb. 28/23

We usually enjoy playing this course. There is easy access and ample parking near the clubhouse. Staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. Have played about 7/8 rounds. Enjoy the course, however, in the last few weeks I have notices the fees escalating. The Hot deals on GN are putting the course fees close to some of the higher end courses in the area. nearby Jerry Pate and Arnold Palmer courses can be played for fees very close to what Gulf Shores has risen to.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok for the fees

Tees not very good, greens we're aerated or verticut yesterday. Still rolling ok, bumpy but pretty true. Played early and pace was good Need to have 150 yard posts in fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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