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4.3
1957 Reviews (1957)
5 Stars
1065
4 Stars
693
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
1837 out of 1957 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
90 out of 105 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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Reviews

4.3
1957 Reviews (1957)

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience

This was probably my 5th or 6th time playing Gulf Shores, and each time it has been very good. As a 35 year long golf course maintenance worker on the Blackwolf Run Golf courses in Kohler, Wisconsin, I notice not just the course, but the details. First,I have played several other courses in the area prior to this outing, and your course was in the best shape from tee to green. More of the grass was greener from tee to green, and the greens really rolled well, especially when you consider the time of year. The tees were in great shape, and.from the looks of the fairways, it looks like your staff and some of the golfers are taking care of the divots. Keep up the great work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great conditions

Greens, fringes, fairways, and bunkers all very well kept and in great winter condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New pricing

After reviewing my receipt I realized that I had been charged a higher amount than the amount charged for a previous round of 9

I have reserved tee times after 1pm as the fee was $40, now under new management the fee was $50

Probably my last round here, sad as I have enjoyed playing here for years and also purchase a nice bag in the pro shop a few years ago

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens need some help with warmer weather but everything else was in decent shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Jimbo 46

Wish they had a course set up between 5350 and 4600 yards. Some of the par 4 were well outside my range and too down the fun of the game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Terrible greens

The course was in ok condition but the greens are terrible. Soime have no grass at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Winter Conditions

Considering winter conditions this course is in amazingly good condition:

Greens, fringes, fairways, and bunkers all really good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Nice Golf Course

Two years ago I would have given this course 1 star. This year it is a sold 4 star. Great layout and quite challenging. Improvements have been made everywhere. From the course condition to the golf carts. Even is February the course was mostly green and the greens were very good. We did not use the Bar/dining area so I just gave it an average score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value and a very enjoyable round

There was a couple of delays for rain showers, but we still finished in just over 4 hours. We all liked the layout, the course was in good condition , and the staff was very friendly.

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

Golf at gulf shores golf course

Great track had plenty of time to hit free gold rangeballs, Chipping greens was in good shape for the season. Putting green was in good shape. I wish the pro shape would have a better rate but GN was easy to use.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
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 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jibby

An ice course had a good time. Wish there was a set of teas between 47 and 53 for us over golfers that still wanna have a bit of a challenge but not make the game less fun.

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

Surprising

We’ve been on the run for about limitless more than a month. We’ve played 8 rounds in central Florida before heading for Alabama. Honestly the best thought course I’ve played for a while. Well thought course with just enough excitement. Just two tees are bumpy. Except that pretty cool.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will Not Go Back

Call in at 7:45am for a tee time; set at 10:40am. Showed at up 10:20am - tee time had not been entered.

Had a coupon for

discount; asked about it over the phone. When arriving I was told. the information given to me over the phone was incorrect. The price was higher than I was told.

We were told we would be pairing with another 2 some. When we got to the 1st tee - no starter; never saw a Marshall or Cart person the entire time.

Had the feel of a unorganized, low class operation.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course conditions

Even after a lot of rain the greens were great, fairways also. Bunkers were still a little soggy: understandable.

Great job of maintenance.

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