Gulf Shores, Orange beach, & Fort Morgan Area Info Guide; Golf, Weaher, Real Estate, Calendar, Maps, Churches, Activities, Night Life, & More!

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Alabama & Florida Gulf Coast Golf Courses
"Some of the Best in the Country!"

Kiva Dunes on the Fort Morgan Peninsula
(18-Hole, Par 72)
This incredible world class course was designed by Jerry Pate.  This course is known as "the most glamorous course anywhere on the Gulf Coast."  Kiva Dunes ranked # 1 in Golf Digest’s, “500 Best Places You Can Play,” 1/96. Kiva Dunes setting is truly amazing, it is built on over 6000 feet of private beaches fronting the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay! Construction is almost complete on Kiva Dunes' lovely new club house, featuring condos overlooking the Gulf & course, pro shop, restaurants, member rooms, pools, & more!
Call 1-800-TEE-KIVA today for tee times and details.

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Views of Kiva Dunes

 

The Peninsula at Fort Morgan
(27-Hole, Par 72)
This magnificent course was designed by Earl Stone.  The Peninsula is located on 820 acres of some of the Gulf Coast finest terrain.The challenging design winds itself through oak and cypress trees and borders the sparkling Mobile Bay. Enjoy fine amenities at both the Golf and Racquet clubs. The well groomed grounds and friendly staff will keep you coming back!! The Peninsula's golf course is rated 4 stars by Golf Digest and selected as number one in member and guest services by Golf South Magazine.
Call  1-800-391-8009 for tee times!

Views of The Peninsula


 

Craft Farms 
Craft farms is a unique Golf development which consists of three challenging and beautifully designed courses. Call 1-800-327-2657 to set tee times at any of the three courses.
Cypress Bend at Craft Farms
36-Hole, Par 72
The Arnold Palmer designed Cypress Bend is fairly wide open and always a pleasure to play as it winds its way through rolling hills and many lakes. Featuring staggered tee boxes, sprawling bunkers, top quality putting surfaces and year-round lush and green conditions, Cypress Bend is an architectural masterpiece. 

Views of Cypress Bend

 Cotton Creek at Craft Farms
Cotton Creek, designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer, is a seasoned and mature layout that has become a gem on the Gulf Coast. Featuring rolling fairways and large undulating greens, Cotton Creek is very playable from the forward tees and a true championship test of over 7,000 yards from the tips.

Views of Cotton Creek

Woodlands at Craft Farms
The Larry Nelson designed Woodlands at Craft Farms is a neatly manicured, 18-hole, signature course that has quickly become a Gulf Coast favorite. Featuring lakes, marshes and tree-lined fairways, The Woodlands is a fun resort course enjoyable for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Views of Cotton Creek

 

 

Gulf State Park Golf Course
18-Hole, Par 72

The state park offers a wonderful natural setting.  The course borders lovely Lake Shelby and winds itself through some of the Gulf Coast's most enchanting wildlife! This extremely well maintained course will provide you with a wonderful golfing experience.
Call 251-948-4653 to make your tee times!!

 

Glen Lakes Golf Club 
27-Hole, Par 72
Located in Foley, Glen Lakes,  offers the finest golfing for a reasonable price.  A "must-play" experience" is the links-style Dunes Course designed by renowned golf architects Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. True to form, the Dunes Course is and 18-hole championship layout with wide, rolling fairways bordered by the designers' hallmark mounds and ending with their characteristically large, undulating greens. To say the least, golfers of all abilities will love the challenging shots, natural beauty, and truly unique golfing experience of The Dunes Course.
For tee times call: 1-800-435-5253

Views of Glen Lakes

 

 

Lost Key
L
ocated in Perdido Key, Florida
18-Hole, Par 72
This Arnold Palmer designed, 6,810-yard, par-72 course captures the natural beauty of this barrier island. 
Lost Key Golf Club's presence has set a "new standard in golf" on the Gulf Coast. Challenging for all golfers, Lost Key means great golf in its most traditional sense ...personal attentiveness of the PGA staff, well-maintained playing surfaces and an environmentally friendly course that has reached signature status with Audubon International. 
For tee times, please call: 1-800-2LOSTKEY

Views of Lost Key

 

 

Gulf Shores Golf Club
18-Hole, Par 72
Built in the 1960's so it is a Gulf Shores original.  Recently it has been updated to reflect a more '90's style. A great course for golfers of all ages and abilities! One of Gulf Shore's Best kept great golf secrets. Play a round here and it will always be on your list!!
For more info & tee times, please call: 251-968-7366

 

 

Rock Creek
Fairhope, Alabama
18-Hole, Par 72
Rock Creek, designed by Earl Stone, is considered one of the most challenging and grandly surprising courses in lower Alabama. The surprise at Rock Creek is the stunning topography, with some of Baldwin County's highest elevations overlooking freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin. The tall pines and hardwoods that line nearly every fairway only enhance the visual effect.  
Call 251-928-4223 for tee times.

Views of Rock Creek

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