Kiva Dunes Golf Course

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!!

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.

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!

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

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

My favorite course in the area. Have played it three times and enjoyed it more once I know the layout and where to hit the ball. Pretty challenging course so be prepared to lose a few golf balls. Great white sand in the bunkers and waste area. Course was in great shape with fast greens.

Another great Jerry Pate course. Must play when you are in the area.

This is a great golf course for the money that anyone can enjoy.

I have played this course several times recently. The course is tough as nails, firm greens, fast greens, huge greens. If you are in the wrong position on the green, you can forget two putting.

The starter seemed more interested in getting rid if my friend and I instead of letting us enjoy the experience. We were there 45 minutes early to warm up and he was like, you have to go now or you will be here all day. We paid for all day and didn't get to enjoy it.

So slick, fast, need to play to know how challenge it is.