public · Daphne, AL · 27 holes
TimberCreek Golf Club
Twenty-seven hilly Earl Stone holes with a real 7,200-yard test from the back. Conditions have been uneven, but prices are fair and you can book six months out. Ask for Pines/Magnolia if the Magnolia nine is open.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (Pines/Magnolia) | 7,222 | 74.5 / 137 | – |
| Gold (Magnolia/Dogwood) | 7,182 | 74.4 / 136 | – |
| Gold (Dogwood/Pines) | 7,046 | 73.5 / 132 | – |
| Blue (Pines/Magnolia) | 6,693 | 72.2 / 132 | – |
| Blue (Magnolia/Dogwood) | 6,587 | 71.7 / 132 | – |
| Blue (Dogwood/Pines) | 6,512 | 71.1 / 128 | – |
| White (Pines/Magnolia) | 6,113 | 69.3 / 127 | 75.0 / 129 |
| White (Magnolia/Dogwood) | 6,036 | 69.2 / 125 | 74.6 / 130 |
| White (Dogwood/Pines) | 6,001 | 68.7 / 123 | 74.0 / 125 |
| Green (Pines/Magnolia) | 5,648 | 67.4 / 117 | 72.4 / 124 |
| Green (Dogwood/Pines) | 5,471 | 66.4 / 112 | 71.1 / 119 |
| Green (Magnolia/Dogwood) | 5,429 | 66.6 / 114 | 71.3 / 123 |
| Red (Pines/Magnolia) | 5,154 | 65.2 / 113 | 69.6 / 118 |
| Red (Dogwood/Pines) | 5,020 | 64.3 / 108 | 68.5 / 114 |
| Red (Magnolia/Dogwood) | 5,016 | 64.7 / 110 | 68.9 / 119 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Mar 2027 (foreUP, booked 2026-10-22): Tue Mar 16 $69 morning / $59 after 2 pm / $39 after 4 pm; Sat Mar 20 $79 / $69 / $44 |
|---|---|
| Shoulder | Oct 2026: Sat Oct 24 $89 morning / $69 after 2 pm / $44 after 4 pm; Tue Oct 27 $79 / $59 / $39 |
| Twilight | from 2 pm ($59-69) and a lower late rate from 4 pm ($39-44); Creek Card holders get twilight from 1 pm |
| Locals | 2027 Creek Card $99: 30-50% off green fees, free first round, range bucket with paid round, guests at $10 over cardholder rate. Platinum membership $349/month or $4,000/yr (individual). |
foreUP public tee sheet read 2026-10-22. The API lists these as 'walking' rate type with $0 cart fee - third-party listings say carts are included in green fees; confirm with the shop.
Before you book
| Access | Daily-fee public (with Platinum memberships and a $99 'Creek Card' discount program). Managed by Bloom Golf Management. Book online via foreUP or by phone. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | foreUP public booking class is set to 180 days (verified: March 2027 tee times bookable on 2026-10-22); Platinum members 30 days, Creek Card holders 14 days. |
| Overseed / closures | not published; no closure dates found |
| Designer | Earl Stone |
| Opened | 1993 |
| Style | 27 holes of rolling pine/hardwood parkland with wetland preserves; Magnolia has the biggest elevation changes |
| Carts | carts appear included (GolfPass: included in green fees; foreUP shows no separate cart fee) - unconfirmed; new cart fleet mentioned in recent reviews |
| Practice | driving range, short-game area, putting green |
| Dress code | proper golf attire required (scorecard); no specifics published. No private coolers. |
| Drive from central Gulf Shores | 57 min (36.4 mi) |
| Phone | 251-621-9900 |
| Address | 9650 TimberCreek Blvd, Daphne, AL 36527 (Google shows a Spanish Fort mailing city) |
Signature holes
- Magnolia #2 - 448-yd par 4 (Gold), the No. 1 handicap hole and widely called the toughest at TimberCreek
- Magnolia #4 - 598-yd par 5 from the Golds
Local knowledge
- 27 holes = three 18s: Magnolia/Dogwood (7,182), Dogwood/Pines (7,046, the easiest at 73.5/132) and Pines/Magnolia (7,222, hardest at 74.5/137).
- The online tee sheet (Oct 2026 and Mar 2027) only showed Dogwood/Pines rounds; call 251-621-9900 if you want to play the Magnolia nine.
- Unusually long public window (180 days online) - you can lock in spring-break weekend mornings in the fall.
- If you'll play 2+ rounds, the $99 Creek Card pays for itself (first round free plus 30-50% off).
- Reviews are mixed on conditions over recent years, though 2026 reviews say it is coming back under new ownership.
Closest golf hotels
- Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa — 32 min, 16.7 mi
- Hampton Inn Foley — 43 min, 27.7 mi
- Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms — 50 min, 32.3 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play TimberCreek Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $39–$89, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Mar 2027 (foreUP, booked 2026-10-22): Tue Mar 16 $69 morning / $59 after 2 pm / $39 after 4 pm; Sat Mar 20 $79 / $69 / $44
How hard is TimberCreek Golf Club?
From the back tees it measures 7,222 yards with a course rating of 74.5 and a slope of 137. 3.5/5 - men's slopes 132-137 from the Golds on every combination (Pines/Magnolia hardest: 74.5/137; Magnolia front-nine slope 141 when played first); wetlands and elevation
How far ahead can you book TimberCreek Golf Club?
foreUP public booking class is set to 180 days (verified: March 2027 tee times bookable on 2026-10-22); Platinum members 30 days, Creek Card holders 14 days.
How far is TimberCreek Golf Club from Gulf Shores?
About 57 minutes (36.4 miles) by road from central Gulf Shores in light traffic.
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