Top 5 Places to Take Dad Golfing on the Gulf Coast

Father’s Day is upon us, and that means it’s time too tell Dad how much he means to you! And if you are anything like most of us, you waited too late to get Dad a gift. Or did you?

Dad doesn’t need a physical gift to be reminded of your love for him - spending time with you is the best treat you can give him. So why not treat him to a trip to the Gulf Coast and visit some of our favorite golfing spots? Not only does our town have beautiful sandy white beaches and amazing restaurants, but the golfing greens are pretty great too! 

While golf is just as important to many in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as our beaches, our exquisitely designed Alabama Gulf Coast golf courses go hand-in-hand with the beauty of the coast - from ranges to the full 18 holes. 

So as you get ready to book your trip with Dad, check out our favorite places to go golfing on the Gulf Coast!

1. Gulf State Park Golf Course 

The 18-hole Gulf 1 course at the Gulf State Park Golf Course facility in Gulf Shores features 6,563 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Earl Stone, the Gulf 1 golf course opened in 1974. It’s open 7 days a week, complete with a pro shop and snack bar!

2. Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club

The Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club provides a unique golf experience. Three nine-hole courses - Marsh, Lakes and Cypress - are distinct and create different challenges each time a golfer plays. 

3. Cypress Bend at Craft Farms

Cypress Bend at Craft Farms is an architectural masterpiece featuring staggered tee boxes, sprawling bunkers, top quality putting surfaces and year – round lush conditions. A perfect complement to its big sister, Cotton Creek, this course has a coastal feel as it traverses a unique system of cord - grass accented lakes, which come into play on nearly every hole. Cypress Bend offers wide fairways, vast landing areas and large undulating greens, giving golfers confidence as they prepare to tackle this Palmer creation.

4. Kiva Dunes Golf Course 

Ranked the number one public golf course in Alabama, Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Foley winds around their secluded property, creating a secluded yet enjoyable experience. They layout was created by Jim Edgemon, the property’s developer and longtime friend of former U.S. Open Campion Jerry Pate. 

5. Cotton Creek

Featuring rolling fairways and large undulating greens, Cotton Creek at Craft Farms is very playable from the forward tees and a true championship challenge of over 7,000 yards from the tips. True to its Palmer design, this traditional 18-hole masterpiece was laid out to challenge rather than intimidate, with numerous risk/reward opportunities throughout. 

So what are you waiting for? It’s time for some gold with Dad! Book your beach getaway HERE. 

Published by Shelby Berry
Tuesday, June 12, 2018