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4.2
1660 Reviews (1660)
5 Stars
911
4 Stars
593
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
90.6%
Recommend this course
1569 out of 1660 reviews
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4.2
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.7%
Recommend this course
104 out of 120 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.3%
Recommend this course
206 out of 236 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

4.2
1660 Reviews (1660)

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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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Prestige course

Great course . Lived in Foley for 27 years and never played here. Usually $80 to play but got to play for $43 from golfnow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather

Great course at the beach

1st time playing this course, in really good shape compared to other area courses. Greens were rock hard though so that made the greens really challenging.

Layout was nice, nice amenities. Will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course needs alot of work

This is a once very nice golf course. It needs alot of work to get back to what it was 5 years ago. We did have a tough winter but the course is something you might pay 25-30 dollars to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Overpriced

This is not a $100+ course. Pretty bland layout, damaged greens and no discount to walk vs ride.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course for the money.

Ok course for the money… Did over hear lady working in office complaining I parked in her parking spot… We were also rushed by the Marshall on the 9th hole.. but group behind us, were never waiting to tee off or to hit…

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
1.0
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Very unfriendly people. One of the worst golf experiences I have had. Left and went to Peninsula down the road where they were night and day friendlier and have a much better course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a challenging course.

Good value staff is friendly the pace of play always good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played again but a bit long

The course was in OK shape and considering the $$ I paid (this time) it should be better. I paly from the Red Tees (female) and many of the holes are way too long to reach in reg for a female. (My opinion is no Red Tee should be more than 310)

I determined that because there are so many choices for course in the area, I probably won't play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

over priced for condition

I know it's early in the growing season but you would expect it to be in better shape on the gulf. paid $100 for a course worth about $40

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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