Friends golfing at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Fort Morgan

Planning a Golf Getaway

in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Looking to plan a golf getaway? Choose Alabama's beaches as your destination. Here are five outstanding reasons to golf the Alabama Gulf Coast.

5 Reasons to Plan a Golf Trip on Alabama's Beaches

Women walking along a boardwalk in Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores
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Signature Courses

Signature Courses

The Alabama Gulf Coast is known for its incredible golfing scene, and a lot of that has to do with the champion courses designed by notable names, such as Jerry Pate, Bruce Devlin, Robert Von Haage, Earl Stone, and, of course, Arnold Palmer.

Men golfing near the bay at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club course in Fort Morgan
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Variety

Variety

There's not just one type of course on Alabama's Beaches. A tour of the different courses gives you views of beaches, bays, woods, and refuge areas. You'll tee off surrounded by oaks and pines, cruise your cart along creeks, over marshland, and on rolling terrain, and putt surrounded by the sounds of sea birds and woodland chirpers.

Friends golfing at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Fort Morgan
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Beautiful Weather

Beautiful Weather

This one seems obvious, but it's such an important part of making Gulf Coast golf the blissfully pleasant experience that it is that it can't go unmentioned. The Gulf weather makes golf extremely enjoyable year-round: the warmth keeps the winters mild, the sea breezes keep our summers pleasant, and everything in between seems to hover around that perfect weather sweet spot.

Group of friends golfing at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Fort Morgan
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Beach Town Atmosphere

Beach Town Atmosphere

The warmth of the area doesn't just include the temperature. Locals and visitors alike are infected by the friendliness that comes from the intersection of Southern culture and laid-back beach life. You'll never find yourself stressed when you know you're minutes from white sands, and a day out on the courses is sure to be as congenial a day of camaraderie as it gets - whether it's with life-long or brand-new friends.

Couple riding a Jet Ski along the back bays of Orange Beach
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Activities & Attractions

Activities & Attractions

Don't fret if you dream of a golf getaway but don't know what to do with the non-golfers in your party. Alabama's Beaches are the perfect golf destination, but it's also the perfect vacation destination in general. Non-golfers can shop, hike, fish, participate in watersports, and, of course, enjoy miles of white-sand beaches. There are endless events and activities, and you can be certain you'll never hear any of your companions complain about boredom.

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