Kiva Dunes Golf Course

A friend and I played Kiva Dunes on 12/04/23. The weather was a little windy on the day we played it and I’m not sure if that is the norm. Lucky we were either against it or it was at our backs. The course itself was in great shape from tee to green. The greens are very large, and some have multi tiers to them. They were firm, fast and rolled true. There are a couple unique features about the course. After completing a hole, the next tees are switchbacks, where you need to turn around to go to the next tee. There were no issues because there were signs, and we were told about it from the starter. The course itself is pretty much in front of you and what you see is what you get once you get ready for your next shot. The course has some risk reward holes, and you can get into trouble with the driver. I learned that on #9, which is a blind tee shot with a lake guarding the green. Water, marsh, and sand traps do come into play. This was my first time playing a Jerry Pate course and look forward to playing other courses of his. The entire staff inside and out were very friendly and professional. If I’m in the area again I would not hesitate to play this course again.

I travel to Gulf Shores every year and Kiva Dunes Is my first choice for Golf

I was in a 3-some of 3 decent golfers.

A FIVESOME went off in front of us, playing a scramble of some sort.

We waited on EVERY SHOT!

No Marshall anywhere in sight for the entire 5 hour round.

The 5-some had no idea on golf etiquette and made for a miserably long round.

After spending $260 for 2 of us, was disappointed in the experience.

I like this course and will play it again.

But, there were multiple five-somes on the course today and no marshal. When I asked about it after the round in the pro shop my comments were dismissed with an annoyed look, saying the pace of play is under five hours so it’s ok, which is a comment I expect at a $30 municipal, not a $150 per round resort after I had just spent another $200 in merchandise.

Played several courses in the area but clearly the best of them

Overplayed, undermaintained dog track.

Pace of play was ridiculous. Every shot 5 to 10 min. wait, multiple tee boxes 20 min. wait, totally unacceptable.

Course was fine, but for some reason they saw fit to not have any signage at the tees. Very confusing if you don't know the course.

The course was in really great condition however the greens were a little firmer than I was expecting, but they rolled great and had no issues. The staff did not seem very welcoming as I stood there for a bit with 4 of them talking amongst themselves before just telling me I was good to go, they didn't offer anything or ask if I had any questions about playing there. This was the 4th time I have played here and is still my favorite course to play while in Gulf Shores area.

Price of course too high. Looks like the facility is under utilized. Great condos along 18 seemingly empty. Brought the wives out (3 couples) and had a great dinner in Kiva grill. Just erks me it’s sooo costly. We’ve played here for 20 years. I hope the under cover grows back as it was before this last Hurricane 3 yrs ago.

Course was in great condition. Many risk- reward areas to get in trouble with a driver. Several fairways were wide if you didn’t out drive them. Plenty of sand and water almost every hole. Talked to a man who had played several courses in the area and he said this one was his favorite