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4.3
1952 Reviews (1952)
5 Stars
1064
4 Stars
689
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
89.6%
Recommend this course
1832 out of 1952 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
29 out of 29 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.9%
Recommend this course
116 out of 132 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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4.3
1952 Reviews (1952)

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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gulf Shores

Nice track, greens we're nice and quick, keep your ball below the flag. Fairways we're in good shape some tee boxes need work. Would play again!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun playable course!

We had played Gulf Shores Golf Club more than five years ago and remembered it fondly, so we made sure to play it on this trip. Friends who had not played it previously joined us and we had a fun day. We went off right at our 8:10 tee time and finished at about 11:50 AM. The course was in great shape (other than inconsiderate golfers ahead not raking the traps) and the staff was friendly. They had rangers out on the course making sure folks were moving along. If we had more time we'd definitely play GSGC again!

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

Amazing Course

I just got back from vacation to gulf shores and I spent 4 of my 7 days on this course. The layout is great, the staff is friendly, and it was overall a great course that I look forward to coming back to next year!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times 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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Biting flys

The course was crowded. Too many groups playing and members walked on without tee times. There were people backed up in front and behind us. They need to schedule more time between players.

Bring your bug spray. The biting flies were awful.

Staff was very friendly and helpful though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course as usual

Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Course in great shape. Greens rolled true and fairways were well maintained.

Would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to play in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course close to the beach

Great layout. Green fees includes golf range. Well kept and greens were perfect.

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

Nice course

A nice course in a good area not far from the beach would recommend

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

Great

All was friendly. Staff was excellent.

I understand there is new Managment coming in.

Don’t change the squirrel logo. It has been the representation of that club for so long.

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

Course review

This was first time playing this course and can’t really knock the course conditions due to the fact of all the rain during and after the hurricane. The crews were busy the day of play mowing but with that said the grass clippings were piled in the rough and fairways. I honestly feel that on a normal schedule this would be a really good course to play. I plan on playing again on my next trip to the area

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Confitions

Played in mid September and the overall condition was excellent!! However, the bunkers were unkept due to recent heavy rains due to Hurricane Francine. Course was still slightly soggy with #18 being CPO. Played in less than 3 hours; so, great pace of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course just not worth 87.00

Descent course….tee box’s were pretty bad, greens were great. Course has some real potential but it just looks unkept. Range was terrible and worst part was they charged me 25.00 for my wife just to ride in the cart which blew my mind so almost 120.00 for a 50.00 course at best. If you’re going to spend that kind of money just go to Kiva Dunes. Staff was great…the course just isn’t worth what they charge

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens were great!

Greens are very nice. Staff was very friendly. Not too crowded, got a great discount on Golf Now.

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