Kiva Dunes Resort
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Are you planning a trip to Alabama’s beaches and ready to pack your clubs in search of a golfing paradise? Look no further than Kiva Dunes Resort in Fort Morgan. This breathtaking links-style property offers golfers of all standards the opportunity to showcase their skills and experience a course that epitomizes everything there is to love about golf along this stretch of Alabama coastline.
When former U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate and local property developer Jim Edgemon designed this layout, they meticulously used the existing landscape and created an immersive golfing experience that will aesthetically appeal to every golfer who walks the fairways.
Golfing at Kiva Dunes Resort
An Experience for Golfers & Non-Golfers
An Experience for Golfers & Non-Golfers
A golf course like Kiva Dunes offers an experience unlike anywhere else along the Gulf Coast. The course meanders its way through gorgeous sand dunes, wetlands, lakes, and natural wildlife areas, creating an immersive environment that will attract golfers and even photographers who want to showcase their skills with spectacular scenes across this landscape.
Imagine staying at one of the on-site accommodation options, waking up early, and enjoying an incredible sunrise overlooking the 18th green. For the non-golfers who visit at Kiva Dunes, you cannot help but fall in love with this pristine panoramic landscape.
Accommodations
Accommodations
Located along Fort Morgan Road, just a short drive from the heart of Gulf Shores, visitors are taken away into remote solitude with a spectacular landscape that offers not only an epic golf course experience but also the on-property vacation rental accommodations, creating the ultimate golfing getaway. This resort-style atmosphere helps Kiva Dunes stand out among many other inviting golf courses along this stretch of coastline.
Accommodations include beach houses and condos, both of which offer unique lodging unlike anywhere else in the area. The luxury beach homes will undoubtedly make this a vacation to remember, and with varying sizes to accommodate couples looking for a romantic getaway, to large families and friends getting together for a holiday, there is an option for every traveler. For those who prefer condos, those views overlooking the greens may be the inspiration to opt for this option. Kiva Lodge and Kiva Village I and II offer idyllic beach escapes for couples, friends, and families. Both sets of accommodation options provide convenient access to all amenities within the resort.
Stay & Play Golf Packages
Stay & Play Golf Packages
The beauty of organizing a trip to Kiva Dunes is that you can create the perfect “stay and play” golf package. Whether you’re focused on keeping that all-inclusive feeling or perhaps just want to stay on property and have a couple of rounds included, Kiva Dunes is the perfect destination to cater to all your needs.
Customizable packages are available, including rounds of golf, various accommodation options, bedding preferences, and dining arrangements. While you may prefer to head into Gulf Shores or Orange Beach to sample the local dining scene while visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast, your focus may be on relaxing and enjoying the seclusion of the property.
Resort Amenities
Resort Amenities
With an abundance of amenities available, Kiva Dunes really has everything you need to enjoy an all-inclusive style getaway. The Kiva Beach Club offers exclusive access for guests to enjoy a zero-entry pool and hot tub, 3,000 feet of private beach access, yoga classes, and beach-side food and beverage service. Located inside Kiva Lodge, Kiva Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for those staying on-site.
A Beautiful & Challenging Golfing Experience
A Beautiful & Challenging Golfing Experience
Golfers of all abilities will have their skills tested around Kiva Dunes, but the stereotypical risk-reward layout is epitomized throughout with several par-5 holes that are reachable but equally dangerous for any errant shots. A mixture of tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and sandy areas will ensure accuracy is of paramount importance.
Every golf course has a signature hole, and Kiva Dunes is no different. Regardless of your golfing ability, when you walk from the 16th green to the 17th tee, your nerves will be seriously tested as water lines the hole all the way down the left.
Conquering the Greens
Conquering the Greens
If you are playing from the back tees, a tee shot of 215 yards across the water is required, and this will test even the best golfers. The inherent beauty of the 17th is what makes it such a spectacular experience, with wildlife frequently appearing here and this being a hole that can make or break your round. Dependent on your standard, whether you are looking to break 70, 80, 90, or 100, a bogey or better on the 17th will go a long way to achieving a good round at Kiva Dunes.
The 18th hole is hardly an easy finishing hole, as two accurate shots will still leave you faced with the daunting prospect of an enormous green with onlookers. But when conquered, it's an incredible feeling with spectacular views.
5 Tips for Visiting Kiva Dunes
If you are planning a trip to the Gulf Coast, head over to Kiva Dunes for the ultimate golfing experience and follow these insider tips:
- Take advantage of Kiva Dunes’ dynamic tee-time pricing strategy by researching the best times to play – you can pick up a bargain green fee if you book early!
- Arrive early prior to your tee time to enjoy high-quality practice facilities that will prepare you for the opening tee shot. A driving range, well-manicured putting green and practice chipping area are all available before you hit the links.
- Visiting the Gulf without your clubs? Don’t worry; either have your own clubs shipped via Ship Sticks service directly to Kiva Dunes or rent a set from the pro shop.
- Ready to learn from the best? Book a private lesson with the on-site PGA golf instructor, Rea Schuessler, who will give you plenty of tips to help improve your game before taking all this knowledge on the course.
- Don’t forget to head to Kiva Grill for a classic southern breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Chris Boothman
Chris Boothman has been an avid golfer for over 20 years and focused on sharing his love of both travel (at A Brit & A Southerner) and golf with fellow enthusiasts across the globe. Originally from the UK (“The Home of Golf”) where he played with a low handicap of 2, Chris moved to the US on a collegiate golf scholarship in Kansas and has played golf in a number of countries.
