We play here on the last day of our trip and wish it had been the first so we could play again. The course was in great shape and the layout was challenging but fair. The greens were some of the truest I've played. Already planning a return trip for this fall.
It played well, the staff was friendly and the pace was great and the views were spectacular! Well worth the cost!
Played as a twosome the second week of June 2014 and really liked the course. The layout was challenging, but also fair for all levels of players. The greens had recently been verti-cut, so there was a top dressing of sand on all of them. That, however, did not effect the ball stoppage or the speed of the greens. I felt that they rolled true, with some challenging undulation; they were also quite fast despite the sand. I paid about $75 for 18 holes with a cart and range balls. It was a good value for resort golf. There were a few bunkers that had standing water collecting in them, which I'm sure is an ongoing issue with bunkers at sea level. I felt that was the only maintenance issue which needed to be addressed.
This course has all the dips, hills, deep sand traps and water throughout the course that you get a glimpse of on their brochure of these two holes. Only drawback is not one single hole has a view of the Gulf of Mexico. I played with my husband and a friend of his and I think I lost the least amount of balls! Beautifully kept course. A barrel with ice cold apples awaits you on hole #1 which is an added bonus. Rates drop after 1:00 and course is open to the public. Go by the visitors center in Gulf Shores for a $10 off coupon which they honored on the after 1:00 rates, another bonus! Staff very friendly. We played on a Saturday in October and felt like we had the course to ourselves. Definitely would play this course again.
I played this course with my 13 year old son. The course is beautiful, staff is helpful and attentive, and they were accomodating, scheduling us for a time we wouldn't hold anyone up (he is a young golfer) but still providing a morning tee time. The course is well manicured, greens were in great shape, and the marshall even brought some extra balls that he'd found to give to my son. I highly recommend this course.
Great conditions, great course. With the wind blowing at least 20 mph, it was a tough test. We played okay and loved the course. Greens were fast and rolled true. Great layout and well kept. Nice staff and clubhouse.
This is the most challenging course I have ever played. The scenery is beautiful. There are barely any weeds on the entire turf. The spacious undulating greens are enveloped by monster bunkers. The staff was rowdy, friendly, and very attentive. I would not recommend it to beginners, but go for it anyway.
Beautiful course, excellent service and quick play time! We ate lunch at the clubhouse after our round. It was quite tasty and the service is excellent.
Rugged and mean this will test every aspect of your game. You have to know where the prevailing wind is to score decently. Lots of uneven lies. Not tricky but tough this is a true championship course
Kiva Dunes is a wonderful golf course. Although they had just aerated the greens they were still in very good shape. The rest of the golf course was 5 star. It's a fun layout near the beach. I think its a must play when visiting the area