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4.3
2003 Reviews (2003)
5 Stars
1090
4 Stars
711
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
92.1%
Recommend this course
1882 out of 2003 reviews
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4.5
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 51 reviews
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4.5
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
30
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
97.9%
Recommend this course
92 out of 94 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
2003 Reviews (2003)

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 225
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 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
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 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course.

Staff is great and even the fox squirrels are friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Greens were pretty fast. Course was bigger and prettier than I expected. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of sand and a few challenging holes with water before greens. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

It took about 6 hours to play. Players in front of us were very slow and the rangers would do nothing to speed them up as they were in a group playing that day. We should have been warned that it would be slow play. I would have cancelled and played another time. Rangers should have pushed them. The players were horsing around and had no golf manners even though they seemed to be good golfers. At very least we should have been offered a refund or rain check to play again. We asked them for help but was ignored

Wound not recommend thus course or I would not play there again

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course management by Marshall’s

Poor play etiquette Marshall should have done there job and move players along. 5 1/2 hour round. Very poor should have got a refund

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

To pay over $100 for a course where the greens have multiple types of grass growing is too much money. Should be. $45-$50 course based on the tee box and greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Disappointed

Early April and hard as a rock. Greens were bumpy and poorly maintained. This track has definitely seen better days.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 119
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice course

Love the course even though conditions were not perfect. Greens still rolled fast but have poana. Great variety of holes and sneaky difficult. Note to golf now golfers - you have to tee off at your specific tee time even if no one is on the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course in poor condition

I have played here for years and love the course but the greens have gone downhill the last 2 years with poa annua which affects every putt. Won't be back until they resolve it.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sexual biased

Staff insisted on a collared shirt or leave even thought we both were wearing $50 quality shirts with sleeves yet at the same time they allowed women with sleeveless tees (no collars) to play

Sexist I called it

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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