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4.7
710 Reviews (710)
5 Stars
567
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
94.1%
Recommend this course
691 out of 710 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.8%
Recommend this course
56 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Kiva Dunes consistently impresses with pristine fairways, excellent greens, and a well-maintained layout that holds up even after heavy rain. Welcoming staff and quality amenities round out an experience that keeps golfers returning.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7092 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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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

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
710 Reviews (710)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Undulating Greens 9
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 11
Advanced Golfers 11
Group Getaways 9
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 8
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Golf Experience

I have played a lot of great golf courses and Kiva Dunes is one of the best! It is overall a great golf experience. Challenging, but fair course in great condition. Greens are awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Guys golf trip

We went to Kiva on a guys golf trip and it was fantastic. Kiva Dunes is an awesome golf course. It was in outstanding condition. The greens were perfect. The golf course staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend Kiva Dunes to anyone looking to play golf near the Gulf of Mexico. It is hands down the best course on the Alabama/Northwest Florida Gulf Coast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fair and Fun

Our home course greens were punched so we traveled to Gulf Shores for the weekend. We stayed and played at Kiva Dunes Friday - Sunday. We never left the property. Ate, slept, played, wined and dined on property and had a blast. Course is awesome and staff is so much fun and happy to see us having fun. We will make this trip an annual pilgrimage when our greens are punched back home.

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
5.0
Previously Played

The course is in incredible rain condition!

The employees are super friendly and the course is very enjoyable for all skill levels!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
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

Risk reward

Kiva is always impeccably manicured and the staff is extra friendly. The course is challenging but in a very fair fashion. Good/risky shots are rewarded and good scores can be had. I’ve played all of the courses in the area multiple times and Kiva offers the most true greens around. Bring your “A” game and enjoy the best the Alabama gulf coast has to offer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kiva Dunes

Kiva is a hidden gem! Its a course you could play everyday and it never gets old! Challenging but birdies are out there for the taking. Conditioning is superb with firm fast greens and lush fairways. You can hear the Gulf as you play the back nine. Kiva is a must while in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!!

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

Great Day

Had a great time playing. We were a 2 some paired with another 2 some. The problem was the shop paired only singles and 2 somes behind us. We probably let 6 2 some play thru. Next time, I will ask for a 2 some.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Perfect Day of "Spring Break" Golf

Again, while in Gulf Shores for "spring break" with the family, I was able to get out for a 2nd day of golf on an absolutely perfect day!

This day, I played Kiva Dunes. I have to admit, I was really shocked at the price to play this course, especially since the course that I played the day prior cost almost a hundred buck less. Nonetheless, I booked it and journeyed over for my round.

The course is without a doubt, one of the nicest, yet challenging courses I've ever played. First, let me address the staff. The staff was top notch! From the two gentlemen who greeted me at my car, to the staff in the pro-shop, and even the started (who offered great tips), and the nice lady who drove the refreshment cart; all of them were very friendly and professional.

Next, as a prepped for my round, I took to the range. The range was your typical range, and the balls were included in the cost of the round (I was really pleased about that, and that is a definite plus!). I have been to some courses where there was no range at all, or, where you had to pay 5 to 10 bucks for range balls, on top of the cost for the round.

The course, which is sitting pretty near the gulf, was in excellent shape! The fairways are well kept; the bunkers provided some of the finest sand that I have ever had the "misfortune" to hit out of (lol), and the greens were fast, but very true.

The ONLY negative that I can report is the pace of play. It was really a slow wind and grind, but that was surely due to the number of folks who were on the course that day. Again, the weather was perfect, it was spring break, and this was one of the finest courses in all of Alabama, I'd say.

So, even though I scored them a "1" on pace of play, and even though I was reluctant to pay $127.00 for a round of golf, I still give them an overall 5 star review, and after the fact, I am glad that I decided to try Kiva Dunes. This place, the staff, and the course were all, in a word, excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good condition - lack of variety

Nice course in good condition; however, a lot of holes seemed to have similar layouts

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top notch

We visit Gulf Shores and play Kiva Dunes every year. Every year it is top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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