Kiva Dunes Golf Course

Gulf Shores, AL • Public

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Overview

Kiva Dunes was designed by 1976 U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate. Perched on the exposed Fort Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores, this links-style course has an ever-present wind, numerous deep-faced bunkers and undulating greens. This longtime Q school host lost many trees in a storm a few years back, which has only enhanced its links qualities.

About

Holes 18

Length 7092

Slope 134

Price $146

Facility Type Public

Designer Jerry Pate

Awards

Ranking history:

100 Greatest Public: Ranked 58th, 2003-'04. Ranked 94th, 2005-'06.

Best in State: Ranked fifth, 2017-'18. Ranked eighth, 2019-'20. Ranked ninth, 2021-'22. Ranked 14th, 2023-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 14th.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

4.1

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

6.6782

Character

6.5455

Challenge

6.7401

Layout Variety

6.6691

Fun

6.7486

Aesthetics

6.5204

Conditioning

6.6622

Reviews

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Review

“This is a resort course that feels more like a championship course. The design is challenging and very fun to play. The greens are large with great contours. The conditions are second to none. The fairways were firm and the greens were smooth and at a good pace. The scenery was interesting and the holes fit together wonderful. The water comes into play regularly and makes the driving feel difficult, but in reality there is plenty of room to play. I enjoyed This course a great deal."

2018

2 / 8

Review

“Fun windswept course off of the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of sand."

2018

3 / 8

Review

“A fun round of golf where all aspects of your game at various times will be challenged. Great variety to the holes, great routing (especially considering the property size) and excellent conditioning. Absolutely worth the time to play if you're in the area. Not too much of a seaside feel which I expected from a course with 'dunes' in the name -- the course boundaries are within 200 yards of the Gulf, but you don't see it anywhere."

2018

4 / 8

Review

“Impressive routing on a small piece of property"

2018

5 / 8

Review

“They might have gone to the well a few too many times with all of the sand you'll encounter at Kiva Dunes but I really the golf course. Well worth the time to play."

2018

6 / 8

Review

“Championship layout with a great golf experience for the day at a very nice resort course next to the Gulf of Mexico.."

2018

7 / 8

Review

“Nice layout. New greens were great upgrade. Best course in area. Clubhouse "

2018

8 / 8

Review

“A great experience for golfers. Beautiful greens challenging layout. All the staff from pro shop to driving range to clubhouse are sincerely nice people. I will return and advise all to play this course when possible."

2018