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4.3
2001 Reviews (2001)
5 Stars
1089
4 Stars
710
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
1880 out of 2001 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
21
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
4.9
98.0%
Recommend this course
48 out of 49 reviews
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4.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.8%
Recommend this course
92 out of 96 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
2001 Reviews (2001)

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 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great place to play

First time to play. Great practice area, balls included in round and area well maintained.

Fun layout with several challenging holes. Greens in great condition for time of year.

2 of us played in 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
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 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Over rated

Course layout is OK nothing to be excited aboutWe have played in SC, GA, AL better course for a fraction of the price

Starter want to make sure he places all GolfNow buyers together this implies that I event if we were an hour before starting our time and for 45 minutes no want show up on the starting hole

The impact was most people were playing in twosome or alone that make our foursome to be very slow for the group following us

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Over rated

The course is OK nothing to be excited about.

The starter is missing lot of judgement, we were 1 hr before the starting time but did not want us to start before our time event if for 45 minutes nobody was showing up.

I believed it wanted all Golfnow reservations to be together. Then the result was most group of players are twosome and catching up.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COURSE AT ALL.

I have played better course in Alabama and Geargia for a fraction of their fees event if it was a Hot deal!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great older course

Had an excellent round, staff was awesome and very helpful. Older course with lots of character and well worth the cost to play. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Round and Great Conditions and Speed

Course was in great shape. Temps were really good for Christmas Eve. No one on the course. Played at a great pace. Always a fun round

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course! I'll be back!

Playing a shore course in December for the fist time I had no idea what to expect.

Fortunately Gulf Shores golf club was available, not crowded and in great shape.

Staff was friendly and helpful.

Practice areas were excellent with driving range (free balls!), putting greens and chipping/sand play areas all in very nice condition.

The course offers a variety of challenges not the least of which is multiple water hazards.

When in Gulf Shores try this one. Everyone in the group should have fun here.

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

Had a great time playing there, hope the weather is good in February when I come back to visit ,and play again with my family.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Snowbird review

Great course to play. Better than any course where we live in Michigan at this time of year.

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

Definitely a hidden gym

This course is well worth the money. I try and play a new course every time i come here for vacation. I played 3 different ones this time around. This was by far the best value. Nice course with a little challenge.

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