semi-private · Gulf Shores, AL · 27 holes

Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club

A 27-hole lowcountry layout among oaks, marsh and lakes next to a wildlife refuge, with new TifEagle greens. It makes a strong winter pick because the club claims its turf stays green and dry. Book direct and early for the lowest dynamic rate.

Par72

Tips7,125 yd

Rating / slope74.1 / 135

Green fees seen$89

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Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Cypress/Marsh #1	7,125	74.1 / 135	–
Lakes/Cypress #1	7,003	73.4 / 131	–
Marsh/Lakes #1	6,916	73.3 / 133	–
Cypress/Marsh #2	6,653	72.0 / 130	–
Lakes/Cypress #2	6,495	71.2 / 126	–
Marsh/Lakes #2	6,432	71.2 / 128	–
Cypress/Marsh #3	5,865	68.3 / 120	74.0 / 131
Marsh/Lakes #3	5,750	68.0 / 119	73.6 / 131
Lakes/Cypress #3	5,685	67.7 / 113	73.0 / 128
Lakes/Cypress Apple	5,316	66.4 / 107	71.0 / 121
Marsh/Lakes Apple	5,300	66.6 / 109	71.5 / 119
Cypress/Marsh Apple	5,290	66.2 / 109	71.1 / 120
Cypress/Marsh #4	4,965	64.6 / 105	69.8 / 113
Marsh/Lakes #4	4,956	65.0 / 106	69.9 / 113
Lakes/Cypress #4	4,941	64.6 / 103	69.3 / 114

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

Green fees

Peak	Within the winter season (to Mar 31, 2027): dynamic, from $89
Winter	Dynamic pricing from $89 per round, Nov 15, 2026-Mar 31, 2027; the earlier you book, the lower the rate. Six-Pack cards discontinued for 2026-27.
Twilight	Twilight discounts exist (club site); amounts not published
Locals	Year-round local rate and a military discount (call)

Club winter-golf page read 2026-10-22. The EZLinks tee sheet blocked automated reading, so no exact rates were captured. Older undated third-party figures ($69-$99; $90) are not reliable.

Before you book

Access	Member club in a residential community that sells daily-fee tee times to the public online and by phone. Visitors are welcome and do not need a member. The club says direct online booking is always cheapest. A 3% fee applies to credit card payments. Groups can book Peninsula and sister club Craft Farms together (63 holes) through Kevin Whitney (251-968-8009).
Book ahead	Not published. For winter 2026-27 the club says there is 'no seven-day booking window' and rates are dynamic: the earlier you book, the lower the price.
Overseed / closures	Club says it keeps 'fairways, tees, and greens lush and green all winter long', unlike other local courses, and that its sand base drains fast with no cart-path-only days (winter 2026-27 page). It does not say whether that means rye overseed or colorant. No aeration dates published.
Designer	Earl Stone
Opened	1995
Style	lowcountry coastal parkland: three nines among live oaks, cypress, more than 30 lakes and marsh, next to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, with views of Mobile Bay from Lakes #7
Carts	Cart included in green fees (GolfPass). New cart fleet with built-in GPS yardages (club, 2026).
Practice	Driving range, short-game area and putting green (GolfPass). Group packages include unlimited range use; daily-fee range terms not published. Reviewers mention range balls are not included.
Dress code	Proper golf attire required (GolfPass); soft spikes only. The club publishes no detailed code.
Elevation	10 ft
Drive from central Gulf Shores	14 min (7.5 mi)
Phone	251-968-8009
Address	20 Peninsula Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Signature holes

Lakes #7 - par 5 that is reachable in two, with Mobile Bay as the backdrop. Wetlands left and OB right; lay up down the right side (club's named signature hole).
Marsh #6 - drivable par 4 to an elevated green with several tee angles.
Marsh #9 - risk-reward par 5. Going for it in two means challenging the lake left of the green.
Lakes #9 - long par 4 to an elevated green.

Local knowledge

Three nines (Marsh, Lakes, Cypress). The superintendent picks which two you play on the day, so you cannot book a specific 18.
Lakes has water on every hole, Cypress is the longest nine with forced carries, and Marsh has the most decisions off the tee.
In winter the club claims greener turf and better drainage than nearby courses (no cart-path-only days). That is a reason to pick it for a Nov-Mar trip, but confirm conditions when you book.
Book direct and early in winter. Pricing is dynamic and the club says earlier bookings get lower rates.
It is on Fort Morgan Road on the way to Kiva Dunes, so the two make an easy same-day pairing.
Watch for alligators and eagles. The course borders Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

Hole by hole

Hole	Par	Yards*	Elev*	Hcp
1	4	390	+7 ft	17
2	5	517	0 ft	7
3	3	227	-3 ft	5
4	4	366	+1 ft	13
5	3	168	+3 ft	15
6	4	409	-1 ft	9
7	4	404	-2 ft	11
8	5	491	-6 ft	1
9	4	435	-2 ft	3
10	4	410	+15 ft	18
11	5	628	+22 ft
12	4	465	-21 ft	6
13	3	211	+9 ft	14
14	4	400	-11 ft	16
15	4	360	+1 ft	10
16	4	313	-1 ft	12
17	3	205	-20 ft	2
18	5	499	-3 ft	4

*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.

Recognition

GolfPass Golfers' Choice Top Courses in Alabama: #3 (2017), #7 (2024)
GolfPass Top 25 Course Conditions in the U.S. #9 (2017)
Golf Digest Places to Play 4.5 stars (club citation; older rating)

Closest golf hotels

Hampton Inn Gulf Shores — 10 min, 6.1 mi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores — 10 min, 6.0 mi
The Beach Club Resort & Spa — 11 min, 7.0 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $89, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Within the winter season (to Mar 31, 2027): dynamic, from $89

How hard is Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club?

From the back tees it measures 7,125 yards with a course rating of 74.1 and a slope of 135. 4 - long from the tips (6,916-7,125 yds) with slopes of 131-135 from the #1 tees and 126-130 from the #2 tees. Water on nearly every hole of the Lakes nine, forced carries on Cypress, and wetlands throughout.

How far ahead can you book Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club?

Not published. For winter 2026-27 the club says there is 'no seven-day booking window' and rates are dynamic: the earlier you book, the lower the price.

How far is Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club from Gulf Shores?

About 14 minutes (7.5 miles) by road from central Gulf Shores in light traffic.