Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Rating Snapshot

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Last 6 Months
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4.7

504 Reviews (504)

5 Stars

404

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.8

Friendliness

4.9

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.7

94.1%

Recommend this course

486 out of 504 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

18 Reviews (18)

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Conditions

4.4

Value

4.1

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.9

94.4%

Recommend this course

17 out of 18 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.6

24 Reviews (24)

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Conditions

4.3

Value

4.0

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.9

91.7%

Recommend this course

22 out of 24 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Craft Farms delivers a top-rated layout with rolling terrain, challenging greens, and well-maintained fairways across its 36 holes. Exceptionally welcoming staff consistently elevate the experience, making this Orange Beach destination well worth the visit.

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Holes 18

Type Semi-Private

Par 72

Length 6848 yards

Slope 123

Rating 71.8

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	6848 yards	71.8	123
Blue	72	6432 yards	69.8	119
White	72	5975 yards	67.5	113
Silver	72	5458 yards	65.7	107
Red	72	5027 yards	68.3	113

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Cypress Bend

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 72.9/135	413	453	490	401	368	170	550	185	359	3389	440	375	212	543	428	178	399	379	505	3459	6848
Blue M: 71.0/128	377	435	475	372	333	166	525	153	339	3175	393	357	185	517	401	163	381	360	500	3257	6432
White M: 68.7/124	342	420	462	341	300	148	500	130	315	2958	360	330	177	474	368	149	340	340	479	3017	5975
Silver M: 66.1/114 W: 71.3/125	317	364	432	321	290	148	467	110	280	2729	315	315	147	445	342	140	290	295	440	2729	5458
Red M: 64.2/110 W: 68.8/119	294	338	412	296	258	127	404	101	252	2482	310	268	142	438	327	115	275	260	410	2545	5027
Red Senior W: 63.2/107	222	271	302	244	202	127	352	101	187	2008	240	213	142	353	254	115	205	200	302	2024	4032
Handicap	9	1	11	5	13	15	3	17	7		8	4	14	12	2	18	16	10	6
Par	4	4	5	4	4	3	5	3	4	36	4	4	3	5	4	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap (W)	15	7	3	1	9	13	5	17	11		4	14	18	2	8	16	10	12	6

Course Details

Year Built 1993

Golf Season Year round

Architect Arnold Palmer (1993) Ed Seay (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Bunker Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Accepted

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Alabama (2024 #4) (2023 #6) (2022 #19) (2021 #13) (2020 #6) (2019 #11)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2024 #10)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2024 #22)

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Reviews

4.7

504 Reviews (504)

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Played On 05/30/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Awesome

Great food and great golf, no play issues no hurry!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 05/29/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Previously Played

Not free at for the money

First when I made the tee time it was supposed to be $89.. got there and it was $99.. tees and greens were very poor for this rate. The pace of play was horrible.

On number 7 had 3 boys fishing.. had to ask them to move so we could hit our tee shot. Then 2 holes later they were playing a couple holes with their buddies I guess. Slowed down even more.

Horrible experience .. got in from round.. nobody around to wipe clubs ask you how you liked nothing..

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Poor

Amenities Fair

Comment

HOxAtFaZQo0yqBcEsJGu

Played On 05/29/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course

Great overall course! Not to long playing and very freindly approach shots! Best advice we got was to always aim at the 150 yardage marker for our tee shot, will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 05/29/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

From Dallas on vacation, would play again if I visit Gulf Shores again! Want to try both courses.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 05/29/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Paul’s outing

Great course!! Super friendly staff and extremely helpful! Must play

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314159862760

Played On 05/28/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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bigron5050

Played On 05/29/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Previously Played

Friendly Staff / Nice Course

Very friendly staff to check in and pay at the pro shop. Starter was great to talk to, very friendly. Course played a at a great pace and it was in great shape and a great layout! I would recommend this course for traveling to the Gulf Shores area.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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rleavitt94

Played On 05/27/2024

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Cypress Bend

Excellent course and Pro Shop staff are out of this world. Very polite all around and course is in great condition

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 05/27/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course!

Course was in great shape and a lot of fun! Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 05/23/2024

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Played On 05/23/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 05/23/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Great time

Beautiful course, good snacks, friendly staff (especially Martita), helped us when our plans changed

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 05/23/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Played Golf

We had a great time at the course. The staff was great, especially Martita.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 05/23/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Played On 05/21/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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CrisRohrer

Played On 05/19/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Awesome

The whole experience was awesome, from checking in to the Pro Shop Staff.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 05/20/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Early morning golf

Enjoyed the course and the ability to start my day on a beautiful track.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u4181865

Played On 05/16/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

EXCELLENT!!

Great course and value!!

Would definitely recommend!

Very friendly staff

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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Played On 05/11/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Greens were exceptional

Looking forward to returning to play on a wonderful course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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reidsmith0734

Played On 05/07/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

Smiths Play

Everyone was great! Course was in excellent condition. From out of town but will be back!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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FAQ

What is the address of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort?

Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is located at 3840 Cotton Creek Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542, Baldwin County.

Is Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort open to the public?

Yes, Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is open to the public.

What year did Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort open?

Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort was built in 1993.

Who designed Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort?

Arnold Palmer (1993) and Ed Seay (1993) are the architects of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort.

What is the par of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort

The par of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is 72.

What is the length of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort

The length of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is 6848 yards.

What is the rating of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort

The rating of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is 71.8.

What is the slope of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort

The slope of Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort is 123.

What are the course conditions at Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Cypress Bend at The Craft Farms Resort are excellent.

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