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Gulf Shores Golf Club

The original Gulf Shores course, five minutes from the beach. A solid, watery par 71 that is easy to fit into a beach day. Fall and winter twilight rates ($79-$99) are the smart play.

Par71

Tips6,856 yd

Rating / slope72.9 / 127

Green fees seen$49–$139

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Gold	6,856	72.9 / 127	–
Blue	6,410	70.7 / 121	–
White	6,006	68.8 / 119	74.4 / 129
Coastal (combo)	5,959	68.4 / 122	–
Green (Teal on club card)	5,420	66.0 / 114	71.3 / 121
Red	4,822	63.3 / 107	67.9 / 114

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Winter	$95 riding morning; $79 from 12:30 PM; $49 for 9 holes late (Dec 5, 2026, foreUP)
Shoulder	$139 riding before about 1:30-2 PM; $99 twilight; $69 for 9 holes late (Oct-Nov 2026, foreUP public rate)
Twilight	$99 from about 1:30-2 PM (Oct-Nov 2026); $79 from 12:30 PM (early Dec 2026). The start time moves with sunset.
Locals	Shore Club membership $199/yr = 25% off rack rates every day. Range-only pass $25 per person, unlimited balls.

foreUP public tee sheet for Oct 27, Oct 31, Nov 17 and Dec 5, 2026, read 2026-10-22 (rates include cart; tax may be extra). GolfNow hot deals for Oct 23-28, 2026 were $74.99-$79.99 for afternoon times.

Before you book

Access	Daily-fee public course; no membership needed. The optional $199/yr Shore Club membership gives 25% off rack rates, twilight one hour early, and six 25%-off guest passes. Groups larger than four should call the pro shop.
Book ahead	Public: 46 days ahead online via foreUP; credit card required, max 4 per booking (foreUP settings read 2026-10-22).
Overseed / closures	Not published. No overseed or aeration dates found; call the pro shop.
Designer	Original designer not confirmed (GolfPass credits Earl Stone). Completely renovated in 2005-06 by Jay and Carter Morrish. No Nicklaus or Craft-family design link was found.
Opened	1964
Style	traditional coastal parkland with water in play on most holes, 1.7 miles from the beach
Carts	Cart included (riding rates). Walking not allowed (GolfNow). Beverage cart runs year-round.
Practice	Driving range ($25 range-only pass, unlimited balls) and putting green.
Dress code	Collared shirts with appropriate shorts or pants for men. No cut-offs or swimsuits. Soft spikes only.
Pace	Club says it targets 4 hours and uses rangers.
Elevation	15 ft
Drive from central Gulf Shores	7 min (3.1 mi)
Phone	251-968-7366
Address	520 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Signature holes

#7 - 601-yd par 5. Bunker right and water left off the tee, and the club calls it the toughest par 5 in Baldwin County.
#17 - 470-yd par 4 with water down the entire right side.
#18 - 528-yd risk-reward par 5 finishing over water that guards the whole front of the green (hole upgraded in 2026).
#4 - 208-yd par 3 over water to a large green; play to right-center.

Local knowledge

It is the closest regulation course to the beach (1.7 mi), with the best walk-off convenience in Gulf Shores.
Twilight starts as early as 12:30 PM in December. Winter afternoons at $79 are among the better deals on the coast.
Third-party GolfNow hot deals ($75-$80 in late October) undercut the club's $99 twilight. Compare before booking.
Play summer rounds before 9 AM. The club itself warns about afternoon heat and storm cells.
Keep an eye out for fox squirrels, raccoons, alligators and snakes. The club asks you to leave them alone.

Recognition

Club states 'Top 15 Courses in Alabama' (source and year not given)

Closest golf hotels

Hampton Inn Gulf Shores — 3 min, 1.2 mi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores — 3 min, 1.1 mi
Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort — 6 min, 2.6 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Gulf Shores Golf Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $49–$139, depending on season and time of day.

How hard is Gulf Shores Golf Club?

From the back tees it measures 6,856 yards with a course rating of 72.9 and a slope of 127. 3 - 127 slope from the 6,856-yd Gold tees. Water on many holes, and #7 is a 601-yd par 5 the club calls the toughest in Baldwin County. Forward tees are easy (107-114).

How far ahead can you book Gulf Shores Golf Club?

Public: 46 days ahead online via foreUP; credit card required, max 4 per booking (foreUP settings read 2026-10-22).

How far is Gulf Shores Golf Club from Gulf Shores?

About 7 minutes (3.1 miles) by road from central Gulf Shores in light traffic.