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4.7
605 Reviews (605)
5 Stars
487
4 Stars
98
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
592 out of 605 reviews
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4.6
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.4%
Recommend this course
32 out of 35 reviews
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4.7
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 89 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7092 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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Kiva Dunes Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Greens Tiff-Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Pate (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirts required

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
605 Reviews (605)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Undulating Greens 9
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 11
Advanced Golfers 11
Group Getaways 9
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 8
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Course wasc awesome

My best golf experience ever. The course was in Excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Kiva review

I love the course, but at $135/ round, I don't play as much as I'd like to. It is worth extra no doubt. Staff is friendly and the restaurant is a great value IMO.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great conditions

First time playing the course definitely will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course. Good shape greens were medium fast. Got a good deal on GolfNow, not sure I would pay the rack rate

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The only thing I can say is greens were a bit sandy, but really didn't seem to affect ball roll. They were smooth for sure.and quick.
Really enjoy course always look forward to playing when I can.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really great conditions but steep price

I played Kiva Dunes for the second time with a good friend. The course was in great shape and I cannot say enough positive about the staff interaction. My only negative is the price, and I have to look inward on that. We payed ~ $95; if we payed $70, I’d feel a whole lot better. The normal rate is $140/ round. I simply cannot justify that even for a resort course. I must say late in April and early May the conditions are dang near perfect! The course is challenging yet not too hard for a mid to high handicapper. Is it worth it for a typical Tuesday, probably not. Is it worth it for a vacation; absolutely!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful layout and beautifully maintained golf course

The course was in great shape and is a great design. Fairly short but each hole is unique and requires thought on each shot. Rolling fairways and hard, fast greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kiva Dunes

An absolutely beautiful golf course with great amenities. The natural beauty of the Gulf and Mobile Bay combined with an awesome setting make this a really great experience. The course is very well maintained and has interesting holes, no two are alike. One of my favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Greens rolled true very nice course had great time playing will play again when I am in gulf shores

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course in the area

Great course, I played rather badly the first time, so I came back a few days later to try again! Well designed and in a great location sandwiched between the gulf and the bay. Good practice area and clubhouse. The course is completely self contained, with no houses in play. Greens, sand, and fairways all in very nice shape. Rough mowed to very friendly height. natural vegetation and sandy areas around and between most holes was pretty, but not very friendly if your ball goes into it! Much more fun if you keep it in the fairway. Big greens with lots of undulation, so putting was not easy. Wind always a factor here. Saw a few small gators, a lot of different birds, and even a dead snake on the cart path.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Top notch!!

Course was in amazing shape. Beautiful course & extremely well run. From check to dinneŕ after CLASS A!!! We will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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