Kiva Dunes
About Kiva Dunes
Kiva Dunes Resort is set within a conservation area on the Fort Morgan peninsula minutes from the sugar-white beaches of Gulf Shores. Its vacation rentals range from full homes to fully furnished condos, each allowing guests access to the resort's four pools, two restaurants and private beach. The Kiva Beach Club is home to a salt-water pool and full restaurant service. Massage and yoga services are available. Kiva Dunes, a Jerry Pate design, is considered by many Alabama's No. 1 public course.Facts
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View of 18 th Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 11/17/2025
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Photo submitted by u053200452 on 10/12/2025
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Photo submitted by U3j6IToUjbZ08QYsj9eN on 08/11/2025
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Photo submitted by zhelton22 on 06/24/2024
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Photo submitted by ajjordan92 on 08/25/2023
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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 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
Great layout!
The course has an excellent mix of sand, water, trees, and rough. The four people in our group were impressed with the challenging layout. The course was in excellent shape. The greens were big and quick. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning here soon.
ALWAYS A CHALLENGE
This track is always a great challenge. Wd had some weather issues with rain and wind but it drains very well, and there was no standing water anywhere. The Happy Cart remains one of the most expensive in the area as are drinks inside the bar/restaurant. I was asked if I wanted a double bloody mary when I ordered one mid morning. Wrongfully assuming there was a 'double' discount, but no...18.00! The cart girls need to know how NOT to disturb golfers when they drive around. Cheers
Vacation Golf Getaway
One of the best courses I’ve golfed. From the moment we pulled in we felt welcomed. Bag drop staff, starter, and cart girl were outstanding and great to visit with. Very helpful! Second off this morning and made it around in 2 hours and 47 minutes.
The best golf course in the area
I played all the golf courses in the area being a local in Gulf Shores Alabama, and this golf course is pretty much the best golf course in the area. The staff in the pro shop is accommodating to my needs and want to do. Best of all the greens here are the best...
Nice course
Pro Shop Sales! Driving range supplied Balls! And a starter who got us out ahead of outing. Course drained remarkably well consider all the rain that fell. Greens ran true, fast n smooth.
Enjoyable day
Course is in good shape. Greens are fairly large and roll true, although a bit slower than I had expected for this caliber of course. Very good fairways and I thoroughly appreciated the tee boxes were level. This course is definitely worth playing when in the area. Well maintained and manicured.
Pristine course conditions
This course is very interesting and challenging with lots of places to get into trouble! It’s a great layout and this time of year, the pace of play was awesome. We finished in three hours.
Kiva Simply the Best
We Have been coming to Panhandle for over 12 years and we finally played Kiva why did we wait so long?? It's a great course with good challenging holes ,fairways are top notch and greens were quick except for a couple . The overall look of the course is almost impeccable greens staff do a fabulous job of making the course look it's best, hats off to them.
The front 9 played in 1 hour 40 minutes , we bottled up in the back at 2 hours 25 minutes over all not bad if its not busy probably can be played in 3.5 hours easily. Loved the staff and we will be playing this in the following years every winter it will be a regular...for us SnowBirds!
Beautiful and challenging
The course has beautiful greens and fairways. It takes on rain really well, due to exceptional drainage and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
Kiva and a Tee
Absolutely wonderful and I mean wonderful, top to bottom Great Shape super greens awesome fairways Not one complaint none Zero ..
Highly recommended and you’re in town and wanna play golf Please do ... Kiva and me and a Tee !!
Awesome Greens
It's January and the greens are "awesome' as usual. They now have a brand new golf carts, but I wish that they also install a GPS, so I don't have to bring mine all the time when I play golf here. Overall everything is wonderful, such as excellent customer service, well maintained fairways and greens, and perfect pace of play. Highly recommended to any level of golfers...
I just love this golf course.
The best golf course in the area
I could not get enough of this golf course, although I played it so many times. It is worth the drive even if it's more than 3 hours drive. Locals are so lucky to have this golf course in the area. Staff are always awesome every time I come play golf here...
Beautiful course
Course was in excellent condition. It was a little cold but the sun was out and playing conditions still very good. I needed to club up into the wind and of course I had to make the adjustments when I had the wind. Water and sand is in play a lot to make it challenging. I really enjoyed this course.
Kiva Dunes Early December
Kiva Dunes is a great golf course. It isn’t inexpensive but, you get what you pay for. The staff was friendly and helpful. The course itself is just the right amount of difficult to keep your attention. There were very few blind tee shots, it was all there right in front of you. The course conditions were immaculate. The greens were fast and rolled true. Good puts were rewarded. The course lays out East and West and the wind direction and speed come into play on every hole. If you like a well conditioned course that keeps you engaged on every hole, you will be rewarded here.
Well designed course
If you're in Gulf Shores, AL this is a must play course. The conditions, the layout, and the staff were top notch. This is on our repeat play list.