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Craft Farms Golf Course

Family Golfing

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Chris Boothman
March 27, 2023

A trip to the beach for all the family will undoubtedly include many hours lounging on the gorgeous white sands and indulging in delicious local cuisine. However, when you can add attractions and activities that the whole family can participate in, that just adds to the overall experience. An Alabama beach getaway is ideal for experiencing all this, especially if you have a few golfers in the family who wish to inspire everyone to participate in this sport.

Golf is the perfect sport for all the family to enjoy, whether you are the competitive type who prefers to challenge others to determine who will buy dinner that evening. Or perhaps you simply want to get out and enjoy some leisurely exercise that all ages of the family will love. The Gulf Coast offers several golf courses that are perfect for all the family to experience, with many offering areas for juniors to practice and play. Some even offer special deals for everyone to play together.

Orange Beach Golf Center
Orange Beach Golf Center and Driving Range

One of the best spots along the Gulf Coast for all the family to just relax and enjoy a golfing experience is at Orange Beach Golf Center and Driving Range. This is the perfect attraction for all the family to go and enjoy practicing their skills at the lighted drive range that is open until 9 pm every day. 

With self-serve ball dispensers providing 34 balls in a bucket for only $3/bucket, this is a cost-effective way to intrigue all the family with the prospect of playing more golf. The whole family can work on different parts of their game at the range, over at the practice putting/chipping green, and practice sand bunker. You can enjoy hours of fun while also improving your game!

Take your game from the driving range to the 9-hole, par-3 course and enjoy family golf time. While the course is short, don’t let the lack of distance fool you with several challenging holes with plenty of water hazards that will test every standard of golfer!

Glenlakes Foot Golf
GlenLakes Golf Course

Have you ever thought about playing golf and soccer at the same time? Did you even know that the sport of FootGolf existed? A trip to the Gulf Coast offers the perfect opportunity for all the family to enjoy this new fun-filled sport at the 27-hole complex at GlenLakes Golf Course. 

Whether you are an aspiring soccer player or golfer, combining these two sports is the perfect way to increase your fitness levels and have a lot of fun with the whole family. FootGolf is a sport everyone can enjoy, regardless of skill level. GlenLakes is recognized as the premier FootGolf destination in Alabama. When you head over to the Lakes course, it allows everyone to enjoy a scenic walk while trying to kick a soccer ball into the 21-inch diameter cup. 

While you are admiring the surroundings of the course, or perhaps focusing your efforts on improving your FootGolf skills, don’t forget to consider heading over to the other 9-hole courses at GlenLakes for a more “traditional” round of golf by playing the Vista and Dunes courses.

GlenLakes offers the perfect combination of attractions that all the family cannot help but fall in love with. If you are looking for an action-packed form of exercise, this is definitely the place to visit while enjoying a trip to the Gulf Coast!

Craft Farms Gulf Shores
Craft Farms Golf Resort

Golf is a great sport to start when you are young, and courses that offer clinics and camps for junior golfers inspire families to head there if they want their kids to start early. Craft Farms Golf Resort is one of the best courses along this stretch of Alabama coastline to focus on enticing the youngsters to start playing this sport, with camps offering daily lessons, snacks and lunch, on-course play, drills, and etiquette discussions. 

Craft Farms also offers families the opportunity to play together and save money! Juniors golf free when playing with a paying adult, meaning that a family of four can certainly save plenty and still enjoy a gorgeous 36-hole complex design inspired by the late Arnold Palmer. 

Don’t worry about bringing golf clubs for the youngsters, as complimentary rental clubs are available. Please note that juniors are defined as golfers 17 years of age and under. Golf lessons must be taken together with the same instructor. Some restrictions may apply, and the program is based on availability and is valid at participating facilities.

One Club Pickle Ball
ONE Club Gulf Shores

If you are looking for the perfect on-site, all-inclusive golfing destination along the Gulf Coast, look no further than ONE Club Gulf Shores. Stay in one of the spacious vacation rentals just a few minutes from the 32 miles of white sand beaches along this stretch of coastline. All the vacation suites are fully furnished, with 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom residences available to meet every family’s needs.

Head over to the challenging yet rewarding golf course for a fun-filled afternoon before indulging in other family-inspired activities across the resort, such as pickleball, bocce, corn hole, horseshoes, and, of course, perhaps the highlight of all amenities – night golf! All the family can have an awesome evening playing golf under the stars, and you can be sure that the entertainment options are endless every day of the week.

If golf is on the agenda for your vacation to Alabama’s beautiful beaches, view all the courses in the area and book your accommodation today!

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