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4.3
1985 Reviews (1985)
5 Stars
1079
4 Stars
705
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
88.7%
Recommend this course
1864 out of 1985 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 39 reviews
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4.3
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.9%
Recommend this course
80 out of 89 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
1985 Reviews (1985)

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Family golf day

Played 18 holes with my wife, son and son in law. Very fair course for our different abilities. I have recommended this course to others and will play this course again next time I’m here from escaping the north in the winter.

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

Winter Golf

For winter golf was ok. Comparable and maybe a little better, especially considering driving range included, than other courses of similar price. Fairways, ok Greens ok, but they should add range finder prisims to flag poles, and maybe get new cups, as a number of flagpoles wouldn’t stand straight

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

The practice facilities were excellent. The course layout was good! Most bunkers were nice. Fairways at time were mainly wet. Some spots worse than others. Had a cheeseburger with fries that were delicious

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREAT Layout. Dissapointing conditions.

Beautiful track. Great service. I know it's February. But for the money, I expected the course to be in better shape. Greens and t boxes nice. Fairways were very chewed up. Many told us it was the nicest course down here. Clean up the fairways!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
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 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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 40
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
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