Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

334 Reviews (334)

5 Stars

250

4 Stars

3 Stars

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

93.4%

Recommend this course

311 out of 334 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.8

12 Reviews (12)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.8

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.5

StaffFriendliness

4.9

91.7%

Recommend this course

11 out of 12 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.6

33 Reviews (33)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.2

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.7

90.9%

Recommend this course

30 out of 33 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

Course Highlights

Craft Farms consistently impresses with a well-maintained Gulf Coast layout featuring fast greens and smooth pace of play. The pro shop staff, especially Paola, deliver a genuinely warm and welcoming experience every visit.

About

Holes 18

Type Semi-Private

Par 72

Length 7127 yards

Slope 133

Rating 73.3

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7127 yards	73.3	133
Blue	72	6617 yards	71.4	124
White	72	6080 yards	69.1	117
Silver	72	5438 yards	67.0	112
Red	72	5160 yards	70.0	118

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Cotton Creek

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: 74.2/129	392	409	571	184	452	395	517	195	441	3556	536	397	372	204	435	451	207	535	434	3571	7127
Blue M: 71.9/124	378	369	551	171	416	382	482	151	414	3314	501	372	346	159	407	412	202	499	405	3303	6617
White M: 69.7/118	338	360	509	159	367	347	453	130	386	3049	469	344	330	143	388	354	155	478	370	3031	6080
Silver M: 66.8/109 W: 71.9/119	295	350	465	140	331	330	440	110	336	2797	420	320	285	116	325	310	112	438	315	2641	5438
Red M: 65.5/107 W: 70.8/115	289	311	414	132	316	282	428	103	331	2606	413	311	261	97	318	303	112	433	306	2554	5160
Red Senior W: 63.1/102	194	247	331	132	230	210	288	103	244	1979	334	245	155	112	243	207	112	293	230	1931	3910
Handicap	13	5	3	15	9	1	7	17	11		10	4	12	16	6	14	18	2	8
Par	4	4	5	3	4	4	5	3	4	36	5	4	4	3	4	4	3	5	4	36	72
Handicap (W)	13	5	3	17	11	1	7	15	9		10	4	12	18	6	14	16	2	8

Course Details

Year Built 1987

Golf Season Year round

Architect Arnold Palmer (1987) Ed Seay (1987)

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 #5) (2023 #7) (2022 #18) (2021 #20)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2023 #22)

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Reviews

4.7

334 Reviews (334)

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teetym3Junky

Played On 03/31/2023

Reviews 19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cotton Creek

Enjoyed the course so much, canceled the tee time the next day, for a different course, and rebooked to play Cotton Creek.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

xeajmI7bTXPgqRT2K04P

Played On 03/31/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course

Great greens, fairways roll. Great staff. Paola was great at the pro shop.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u6915882

Played On 03/26/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u703040683

Played On 03/19/2023

Reviews 19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u942038578

Played On 03/15/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Comment

T1U0l3bf3XiVmGOBL10d

Played On 03/09/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

5.0

First Time Playing

10/10

Beautiful course, friendly staff. Diana and Paula were lovely

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RDKDCD02

Played On 02/27/2023

Reviews 5

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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jgv1

Played On 03/05/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Fair

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u000005347288

Played On 03/01/2023

Reviews 6

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

A fair layout.

Good amount of water but plent of bailout areas. Was a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

nathanlbradley11

Played On 02/25/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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lakeroad

Played On 02/13/2023

Reviews 15

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Somewhat disappointed

Pace of play was slow because a group of 5 club members were in front of us. Also a course charging $95 should have ball washers-none to be found.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Jakeallen4631

Played On 02/12/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Terry2351414

Played On 02/10/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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rametsch

Played On 01/24/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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jerryabbott

Played On 01/18/2023

Reviews 3

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

parshooter1072

Played On 01/20/2023

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Timothywebb63

Played On 01/16/2023

Reviews 225

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Timothywebb63

Played On 01/16/2023

Reviews 225

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u424828984

Played On 01/17/2023

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Fair

Amenities Average

Comment

Timothywebb63

Played On 01/16/2023

Reviews 225

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort?

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

Is Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort open to the public?

Yes, Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort is open to the public.

What year did Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort open?

Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort was built in 1987.

Who designed Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort?

Arnold Palmer (1987) and Ed Seay (1987) are the architects of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort.

What is the par of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort

The par of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort is 72.

What is the length of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort

The length of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort is 7127 yards.

What is the rating of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort

The rating of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort is 73.3.

What is the slope of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort

The slope of Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort is 133.

What are the course conditions at Cotton Creek at The Craft Farms Resort?

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

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