The Golf Club of the Wharf
The Golf Club of the Wharf is located 10 minutes from the heart of Gulf Shores, Ala. This club features a par-71, 6,812-yard championship course designed by Jay and Carter Morrish. After playing a round on this challenging course, guests can head to the club's amusement area to ride the Ferris wheel and listen to live music at the amphitheater. The Golf Club of the Wharf hosts shops like the Wharf Outfitters Outdoor Store and Emerald Coast Coffee & Grille to accommodate every golfer's needs.
The Golf Club of the Wharf
520 Clubhouse Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7366
thewharfal.com
Gulf State Park Golf Course
Gulf State Park offers golf, tennis, sunbathing and picnic areas in the span of 6,150 acres. The Gulf State Park Golf Course is open seven days a week and features a pro shop, snack bar and rental club counter. Golfers enjoy nine holes of golf at this Gulf Shores course for as little as $20 per person. The park features two miles of beaches and an extended fishing pier into Lake Shelby. The Hugh S. Branyan Backcountry Trails offer miles of hiking, biking and birding trails to outdoor enthusiasts.
Gulf State Park Golf Course
22050 Campground Road
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-6353
alapark.com
Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club
The Earl Stone-designed championship course at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club is located across the Little Lagoon from Sandpiper Lane. This 27-hole course is divided into Marsh, Lakes and Cypress sections to identify the hazards awaiting golfers. Every golfer receives range balls, a handheld GPS and a cart when paying full greens fees at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club. Golfers enjoy access to an 8,500 square foot putting green prior to hitting the links. The club's Peninsula Restaurant serves sandwiches, appetizers and cold drinks every day.
Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club
20 Peninsula Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8009
peninsulagolfclub.com
Cypress Bend Golf Course at Craft Farms
Cypress Bend Golf Course at Craft Farms is an Arnold Palmer-designed course spanning 6,848 yards. This par-72 course features a sharp dogleg right on the 440-yard, par 4 10th hole. The 543-yard 13th hole challenges golfers with ponds bordering both sides of the fairway. The final hole is ideal for big drivers with 505 yards of well-manicured grass between the tee and the green. Craft Farms hosts casual dining at the Cotton Creek Grille and more formal dinners at the Arnold Palmer Dining Room.
Cypress Bend Golf Course at Craft Farms
3840 Cotton Creek Circle
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-7500
craftfarms.com
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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