The Alabama Gulf Coast is home to a spectacular collection of golf courses, each offering a different challenge that creates a unique experience for every standard of golfer. Among the best golf courses in Gulf Shores is Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club. A visit to this golfing haven is so much more than just experiencing the 27-hole complex; instead, it gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate the breathtaking natural landscape that is the perfect setting for this challenging (yet rewarding) round of golf.
Whether you are ready to hit the links and test your skills on the spectacular 27-hole course, or perhaps, looking for a bit of rest and relaxation, you can be sure there is something for everyone at Peninsula. Located next to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge along the Fort Morgan peninsula between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this spectacular golf resort offers the whole family an experience unlike anywhere else along the Gulf Coast.
The Marsh, 9-Hole Golf Course
The Marsh course offers quite the challenge from the tee. Many of the fairways are narrow, and that “risk-reward” experience is epitomized here as the fairways tend to get narrower as you approach the green. The 2nd hole is the most difficult, as per the scorecard, measuring well over 600 yards from the tips. With water hazards in play down both sides of the fairway, accuracy is critical to walk away from this green with your card intact. The Marsh’s 6th hole is drivable for many from the tee, but be aware of the water down the left and sand protecting the front right of the green.
The Cypress, 9-Hole Golf Course
The Cypress course is equally attractive, and while it is the longest of the three courses at Peninsula, it is perhaps the most scorable, with more space to hit driver to create scoring opportunities. Undulating greens can create a challenge for even the best putters, and the Cypress greens are certainly not for the faint-hearted — particularly when it comes to the 2nd hole.
Racquet Sports at Peninsula Club
Ready to play one of the fastest-growing sports across the globe? Head to one of the four hard-court pickleball courts to showcase your skills or at least get some exercise while enjoying this entertaining experience. Of course, it’s not just golf lessons that are available, as you can take advantage of the dedicated tennis professional to improve your game and experience firsthand the Gulf Shores tennis scene.