The Holidays and Golf Make a Great Combination

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present by making it a golfer’s holiday season in Gulf Shores Orange Beach. There is still time to plan a last minute getaway down south for plenty of holiday entertainment in between rounds of world class golf.

Throughout the month of December, daily holiday ice skating and horse & carriage rides will both be at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Christmas performances like the Baldwin Pops Christmas Concert at the Foley Civic Center on December 9 will be taking place. Another fun way to celebrate on the Gulf Coast is to watch the lights illuminate against the water when the 29^th Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade begins at LuLu’s at Homeport Marina on December 13. For more information on these and other events, check out the calendar of events.

The shopping is second to none here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, which makes it the ideal spot for finishing up some holiday shopping. This area boasts everything from souvenir shops to unique boutiques, as well as the Tanger Outlets in Foley.

Amidst all of the fun-filled holiday festivities, there is top notch golf to be played on our seven magnificent signature courses. The best part about a golf trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast is that the Gulf Shores Golf Association’s website to get a quote today.

Which Impressive Course Will You Choose to Play?

With designer names like Arnold Palmer, Jerry Pate and Earl Stone, our seven signature courses give golfers a variety when it comes to challenging golf, spectacular scenery and breathtaking views. Depending on your travel plans, you can choose to play at one or all of our pristine courses near the Alabama Gulf Coast. Wherever you choose to play, one thing is certain, these incredible courses will not disappoint.

Craft Farms boasts the only two courses in Alabama to be designed by Arnold Palmer. The first design by the golf legend is Cotton Creek. Featuring tree-lined, rolling fairways surrounded by lakes, this 18-hole course is a true championship challenge. 

Cypress Bend, the second course created by Palmer, features wide fairways, large undulating greens and a unique system of cord-grass accented by beautiful lakes throughout. Together, these magnificent courses give you 36-holes of pure Palmer golf. 

Former U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate designed Kiva Dunes, which sits on a secluded piece of land lying directly on the Gulf of Mexico, making it Alabama’s only beachfront golf resort. This extraordinary 18-hole course is surrounded by the property’s native sand dunes, lakes and natural wildlife areas.  

Lost Key Golf Club is conveniently located minutes from the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Arnold Palmer Design Group reinvented this 18-hole signature championship course in 2006. It features the premiere grass, Sea Dwarf Paspalum, for optimum playing surfaces from tee to green.

Masterfully designed by Earl Stone, Peninsula is a little slice of heaven right here along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The unique course winds through live oaks, cypress and natural vegetation, plus more than thirty lakes. This 27-hole layout is situated on beautiful Mobile Bay. 

With some of the area’s highest elevations, Rock Creek comes with stunning topography overlooking freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin. The tall pines and hardwoods line nearly every fairway of this 18-hole, Earl Stone creation. 

Earl Stone also crafted the TimberCreek Golf Club. With flowing fairways and a forest of flowering Magnolias, Dogwoods, and Loblolly Pines, this 27-hole championship facility features terrain suggestive of the inland Carolinas.

What is your favorite course to play in the Alabama Gulf Coast area?

Plan Your Spring Getaway Today

November is a pleasant time of year to pack up your golf clubs and head to the less crowded beaches on the Alabama Gulf Coast. With our seven signature courses and spectacular scenery, you'll want to swing back down south as soon as you return home to the colder weather. Start planning the next time you can step back on one of our beautiful courses, golf clubs in tow. Spring may not be near but it is a wonderful time of year to tee off on another golf excursion.

With seven golf courses to choose from, you can have a variety of options depending on your travel plans. Our signature courses feature beautiful topography designed by names that include Arnold Palmer, Jerry Pate and Earl Stone. Unforgettable views, such as, a resort style coastline to rolling hills are available at any one of the unique courses along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The warm gulf breezes and an abundance of sunshine will surround you as you play your rounds, so let's start planning your trip now! You'll have something to look forward to after the cold subsides. 
 


The Gulf Shores Golf Association offers golf packages so you can plan your stay and your play all at once, making planning easy and fun. Our participating lodging partners offer a wide range of accommodations, including condos, beach houses and hotel rooms. All conveniently accessible to the courses, as well as many dining and nightlife choices for post game food and excitement.

Since we know everyone will have their own specific wants and needs when it comes to their golf vacation, we can customize your golf packages. You can swing on over to our website for a customized quote, or if you would prefer, you can speak with us live by calling 877-293-0852. Now is the time to start planning, so head on over to the Gulf Shores Golf Association website to book your vacation now.

Swinging and Singing in November

If you live anywhere up north, you know that November’s frigid weather makes it too chilly for a round of golf. The freezing temperatures will surely keep even the biggest golf fanatics off the course. If you’re ready to break out your golf clubs, it’s time to book a getaway to the Alabama Gulf Coast.

November will definitely be the ideal time for your golf trip to Gulf Shores Orange Beach. When you arrive, you’ll find milder temperatures that will be perfect for that much needed day on the greens.

Your days will be filled with golf on any one of our seven signature courses, while your nights could be filled with live music along the Gulf Coast.

 The 30thAnnual Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival is scheduled for November 6^th -16^th. Multiple venues in the area will play host to live music from songwriters performing their original songs. The songwriters will include both Grammy Award winners and the future stars of tomorrow. The festival will take place in multiple venues located in Perdido Key and Pensacola, Florida, as well as Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.

To plan your vacation, go to the Gulf Shores Golf Association’s website for a customized quote on a golf package that will suit your wants and needs. You can then book your tee times and accommodations together. 

Swing Down South This Winter

While some golfers tend to plan their golf getaways during the warmer months of the year, those that frequent the Alabama Gulf Coast know that you can play your favorite sport all year long. Although the days may be shorter during the winter, the milder temperatures will mean more time on the green for those golfers that can’t stand the sweltering heat during those dog days of summer.

Instead of dreaming about playing while there’s snow on the ground, make a round of golf a reality by swinging down south for a golf getaway. The bitter cold will be a distant memory as you step out on one of the seven signature courses on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The harsh winds will be replaced by gulf breezes.

There are other advantages to taking a trip during cooler months. Since it’s off season, you’ll have a front row seat to the waves of the Gulf of Mexico when you’re not hitting some balls on the course. Without the crowds, another perk is getting a table right away at your favorite post-game seafood dive with your buddies.