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4.7
694 Reviews (694)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
96.1%
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678 out of 694 reviews
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4.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
13
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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16 out of 16 reviews
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4.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
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57 out of 59 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7092 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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Kiva Dunes Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Greens Tiff-Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Pate (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirts required

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Banquet Facilities

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4.7
694 Reviews (694)

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a beautiful corse

I hadn’t played this course in several years, but like always it didn’t disappoint. The starter went out of his way to accommodate me since I was by myself and asked if I wanted to play alone or with someone else. I chose to play with another golfer and we had a great time. The staff in the clubhouse and even the cart girl were very friendly and very hospitable. I had a great experience...thanks Kiva!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly

Was pleased with entire experience. Staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and the course was a real treat to play!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course around gulf shores

Played here while on vacation in gulf shores. After much research decided this was the best public course I could find. Was not disappointed. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful including the marshall, he was present but not overbearing. Everyone I talked to there agreed this was the best course und that area. Front was was somewhat easy but the back nine really turned it on. Greens had recently been sanded so they were slower than I would have liked, but I expect they’d be great in a couple weeks. If you wanna play good course in the area that isn’t just a tourist course this is definitely your best bet! Highly recommend

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play

A gem definitely should play if you are in the area! Great condition and a interesting sweet layout think links with some target golf! Fast greens and a consistent ocean breeze make for a challenging game of golf. Friendly staff a highly recommended play!

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

Just playing in the rain!!!

The course stood up really well to the rainy start of the round. The fairways were in great shape! The greens were true and fast even with the rain. Great value for the money paid through Golfnow. Overall fantastic experience!!

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

Course

It was an amazing experience. Can’t wait to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely Fantastic

First off, this course is a difficult course, even more so from the tips. This course was amazing, and it absolutely ate me alive (though i did get a couple pars, and birdied a par 4) I would recommend this course to anyone within driving distance, who loves golf and seeing excellent courses. Read the scorecard first, there are a few holes where off the fairway is protected vegetation, so dont go looking for your balls if you hit them into there. Narrow fairways, with tons of natural hazards. Also were treated to a flyover (practice) by the Blue Angels, which was really cool.. everyone around stopped and got their phones out and recorded the jets for a couple minutes. We were in sort of a hurry, so we were unable to try any of the food, but the employees were absolutely first rate. From the moment we arrived, we were engaged by a caring attendant who unloaded our clubs for us, and secured them into the cart. Once we were finished, they met us at our truck, unloaded our clubs, and promptly cleaned them while asking about our round. They certainly know how to make you feel special. Lastly, when we played was 2 days after a tropical storm, and you couldn't tell it from the course conditions. Excellent irrigation, and a very well maintained course. Greens were also very well kept. Next time on vacation i will definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tough course

This is not an easy course, in fact it is totally in forgiving. If you are playing this course for the first time I recommend you drive the entire course in your cart and make notes. The fairways are very undulating and feed off on both sides. There is not a flat spot on any green. I am not trying to discourage anyone from playing this course, I am just saying be prepared. The staff and clubhouse are great, Hugh bar that severs breakfast, lunch and dinner with a spacious screened in porch where you can enjoy a cigar. Let me say one more thing about the course, we played the first four holes before a lightning and heavy rain storm and the rest of the round in a steady drizzle. There was not one drop of standing water anywhere on the course. It was like hitting shots off of fine carpet. I got my but kicked today but I am going back for more .

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

Ready for a challenge?

This is a fun course to take on. My Son and I are high handicap golfers and we were paired with a twosome playing a best ball round. We decided to do the same just to move along. We were glad that we did. We enjoyed challenging the course and kept ourselves from the frustration of a very high score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Kiva Dunes may be more beautiful than Pebble....

My Golfing Buddy had played Pebble Beach...He said Kiva was More Beautiful..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge for average golfers

Good mix of par 4’s and pin placements. Course needs a Marshall that moves slow groups along more affectively.

The course should review its price point for golf in my opinion rounds are $10-20 too high for this time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience

Loved the course. It is very fair. It has sand and water but is not set up to be tricky or extremely hard. Was in great shape. Great Course for first timers and average golfers. Greens are fast but roll true. We had a 8am tee time and finished in under 4 hours. Staff was very friendly and helpful. A Marshall and the cart girls made regular passes throughput the round. We are tourists and will definitely play this every year. It is a little pricey but worth the splurge. We did see three alligators including a 4 footer ON the cart path so I would be aware. Searching.for golf balls in the marshes not a great idea.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2020

Hello, We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (888) 833-5482 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at Kiva Dunes Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love this course.

I always enjoy play at Kiva Dunes. Mike our at entry is extremely welcoming.

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