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Kiva Dunes Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
574
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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.
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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7092 yards | 73.9 | 132 |
| Blue | 72 | 6464 yards | 70.8 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 5849 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5006 yards | 68.5 | 115 |
Scorecard for Kiva Dunes Public Golf Course
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: 74.9/142 | 415 | 541 | 228 | 313 | 576 | 428 | 495 | 161 | 428 | 3585 | 357 | 353 | 452 | 175 | 570 | 540 | 417 | 215 | 458 | 3537 | 7122 |
| Blue M: 72.0/137 | 379 | 521 | 193 | 280 | 513 | 370 | 465 | 155 | 412 | 3288 | 334 | 342 | 383 | 157 | 510 | 509 | 381 | 196 | 405 | 3217 | 6505 |
| White M: 69.6/124 | 321 | 484 | 160 | 262 | 461 | 345 | 424 | 135 | 375 | 2967 | 308 | 307 | 369 | 137 | 463 | 452 | 350 | 175 | 350 | 2911 | 5878 |
| Green M: 68.0/116 W: 72.8/129 | 310 | 472 | 153 | 257 | 423 | 335 | 395 | 135 | 324 | 2804 | 290 | 276 | 313 | 135 | 445 | 401 | 343 | 150 | 338 | 2691 | 5495 |
| Red W: 70.0/123 | 260 | 416 | 111 | 221 | 423 | 296 | 363 | 98 | 324 | 2512 | 256 | 276 | 313 | 95 | 402 | 401 | 320 | 126 | 305 | 2494 | 5006 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
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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
Reviews
4.7
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by tmad22 on 05/02/2026
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View of 18 th Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 11/17/2025
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Photo submitted by U3j6IToUjbZ08QYsj9eN on 08/11/2025
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Photo submitted by ajjordan92 on 08/25/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163056816 on 08/21/2023
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Photo submitted by Scottlmu25 on 06/10/2023
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Photo submitted by MurdockVet31 on 04/27/2023
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Hole 16 Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Range Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Hole 5 Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Hole 9 Photo submitted by thancutler on 04/09/2023
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Photo submitted by MTRailFan58 on 09/29/2022
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Heading into the green on 18! Photo submitted by u314162561976 on 07/28/2022
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Tough elevated green on 15 Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Approach shot at 9 is over water. Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/06/2022
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Just can’t lose this ball ! Photo submitted by Thomas9558667 on 11/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u6265820 on 01/29/2021
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Photo submitted by gffny on 12/05/2020
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Photo submitted by soonerfansam on 06/27/2020
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Photo submitted by user1234 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by user1234 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by user1234 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by user1234 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by u000006687601 on 07/17/2019
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Photo submitted by bajagordon7 on 10/22/2018
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Approach to 9th Green Photo submitted by ShragMagtite on 10/16/2018
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Fifth green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
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Par-4 sixth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
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Par-4 11th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
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From behind the par-4 seventh green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
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Par-3 13th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
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From behind the par-4 16th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/26/2017
I Recommend This Course
Better than RTJs
We played our way through Alabama and Kiva was, by far, the course with the best spring conditions. They also were the only course that had someone to clean out clubs instead of just throwing them in the car.
Lots of wind and some difficult holes, but greens are fast and true. There are no surprises. Great premium course with friendly, capable service.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Kiva Dunes rules the Alabama Gulf Coast
Kiva Dunes has dropped off lists ranking the top 100 public courses in the country, but it's still in that same league. Because Kiva Dunes Golf Course is closer to the shore than the other area courses, it tends to be more affected by the wind.
The best six holes hug a canal, including a rousing two-hole finish. No. 17, a long par 3, tends to play into the wind with the canal up the left side. The tough par-4 finishing hole reverses directions with the canal up the right side. It's a test of golf as good as any in the state.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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