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4.3
1642 Reviews (1642)
5 Stars
904
4 Stars
589
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
91.6%
Recommend this course
1556 out of 1642 reviews
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4.2
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
110 out of 121 reviews
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4.2
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.0%
Recommend this course
211 out of 237 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6856 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.9

The 18-hole Gulf Shores Golf Club (formerly known as Golf Club of The Wharf) in Gulf Shores, Alabama is a public golf course that opened in 1963. Designed by Earl Stone, the previously named Gulf Shores Golf Club went in 2005 through a renovation that lengthened the course by 300 yards. Gulf Shores Golf Club plays for 6,856 yards from the championship tees and has a slope rating of 127 and a 72.9 USGA rating. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Mini Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Earl Stone Jay Morrish (2007) Carter Morrish (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes - "Schuessler Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
1642 Reviews (1642)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 40
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 23
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Near Local Attractions 14
Worth the Drive 10

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First Time Playing

overpriced!

It is just crazy that cost $100 to play this course with barely fairway grass and rough greens with splotches of another grass all over greens. Maybe a different time of year it comes in lush but as is now about a $40 track.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
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Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Golf Experience

I haven't played this course in several years but It is in the best condition I have ever seen it. The greens rolled fast and true and the fairways and over-seeded tees were in great shape. Pace of play was excellent for our foursome. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful day on a great course.

Playing in the winter does not give us a fair assessment of the course with dormant grass, but the greens were good and we all had fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Winter Gulf in AL

Enjoyed our round of golf. The golf course was crowed but everyone played ready golf. Good condition for this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice

Very nice. Tee boxes, fairways and greens all in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day

The course was ok, no real faults. Plenty of water hazards and greens were quick. Good day to get started since we are snowbirds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice round of golf

Gulf Shores is a very good layout. challenging enough but still an enjoyable round. Pace of play was Excellent. Course conditions were fair, it is February.
The green fees were high compared to other local courses.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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