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4.2
1647 Reviews (1647)
5 Stars
906
4 Stars
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3 Stars
100
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
91.2%
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4.2
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.0%
Recommend this course
105 out of 118 reviews
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4.1
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
97
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.0%
Recommend this course
206 out of 234 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

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Reviews

4.2
1647 Reviews (1647)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great layout

My wife and I prefer to play with others, and the starter did his best to find a pairing for us. However none was available. The starter put us out in front of a 4 some and we were able to play the first 12 holes quickly, and the last 6 holes at a normal pace. The course design was both moderate for high handicappers and some what challenging for low handicappers. the greens were ok but could be faster. The place was peaceful and pleasant. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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

Enjoyable Golf

Everyone was very friendly. The course was looking green, the layout is a nice challenge, and the greens were good and consistent. Great pace of golf. I would recommend for golfers of all levels.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 248
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Golf for a chilly day

Played 18 by myself and played better than I have in recent rounds. Love the course and the people. Will play here again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Enjoyable experience

Course was scruffy in spots. Greens had a few weeds but were cut down and did not affect ball roll. Some of the bunkers had grass and/or weeds growing in them. Played day after an all day rain. Course drained well. Well worth the $52 rate I received through GolfNow. Would not pay their web site rate of $99.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Dead and dry

I’ve played before when we weren’t in a drought and it was pretty. Greens still rolled good but they evidently don’t have an adequate watering system because everything was dead. Some of the timber’s holding back water around greens are rotting. People were nice enough, layout is fun, fox squirrels were beautiful but I had spoke highly of the course and convinced friends to play and it wasn’t comparable to courses close to same cost.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wished I’d played Craft Farms

Last time I played the course it was green and beautiful. Dry weather has hurt. Greens in good shape and rolled well. Still nice course but not worth $130 when you can get discounts for Peninsular and Craft Farms.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

First time playing. Was more than adequate for my skill level. The greens had a little bit of goose grass, but that was OK ball played well on it anyway.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
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 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Had a fivesome playing ahead of us so waited at every hole. on the back nine 6 guys were playing together behind us will not go back. marshall said he would try to push them instead of breaking them up. /

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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