Cotton Creek at Craft Farms offers 18-holes of Arnold Palmer designed golf. With bending fairways and large greens, Cotton Creek is very playable from the forward tees and is the test of a champion from the back tees. On this mature course, the sub-tropical climate has produced excellent Bermuda grass fairways and greens that reflect great speed. Challenges are offered by bringing water and bunker features into play. Number-5 north is the signature hole on the course that is rated one of the top ten in the state. Cotton Creek is definitely one of the gems of the coast, offering not only superb golf but modern, on-site lodging as well. Email for Info

Cypress Bend at Craft Farms is the newest Arnold Palmer-designed addition on Alabama's Gulf Coast and was recently rated the "#1 most playable new course in the U.S." by Golf Digest. With rolling hills and numerous lakes, this 18-hole course is fairly wide open and is a pleasure to play. With a challenging layout that includes staggered tee boxes and sprawling bunkers, the course is lush and green year-round, complimenting its neighbor, Cotton Creek.

Enjoy championship golf in a country club setting complete with condominiums and a hotel as on-site amenities. Email for Info

Glenlakes is a 27-hole championship course on 800 beautiful acres and features a 44-acre spring-fed lake. The 18-hole championship course, "The Dunes," is quite a challenge with its Scottish style links design by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge.

The appeal of this challenging design is centered on wide and rolling fairways which are bordered by hallmark mounds and spacious greens, not to mention the signature hole, number-16, with the island green. The 9-hole resort style course, "The Lakes," has great attraction for all golfers. The open fairways make this a more relaxed course to play. Glenlakes is a course for any level of golfing ability. Email for Info

The Gulf Shores Golf Club is an 18-hole course and has 13 holes where water comes into play. Wildlife abounds on this flat, moderately bunkered course, where small greens offer a fun test for players of all skills. Number-6 is the signature hole, a par-three over water. Email for Info

Gulf State Park Golf Course is part of an award-winning park, known for its natural beauty. This well maintained scenic par-72 course has big greens and moss-draped fairways and is popular with golfers of all skill levels. Email for Info

Kiva Dunes, designed by former U. S. Open Champion Jerry Pate, is consistently ranked among America's finest courses. Located on property that adjoins the Gulf of Mexico, this links-style course has been ranked nationally by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and featured in many golf publications. Kiva Dunes is also rated as the #1 golf course in Alabama.

The 13th-hole is a par-3 with the green uphill from the tee and is the signature hole. Although this exceptional course was designed for all skill levels, the challenges it presents makes it a favorite for unforgettable golf. Email for Info

The recently opened Kiva Lodge Clubhouse/Condominium with luxurious amenities and 3000 feet of private gulf beach, is the crowning jewel in this coastal golf and residential community.

Lost Key Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer designed, 6,810-yard, par-72 course located on the barrier island of Perdido Key, Florida and is a challenging course for all golfers. Lost Key was given the coveted designation as an Audubon Sanctuary Course by Audubon International for addressing many environmental focus areas including environmental planning, wildlife conservation and habitat enhancement, water quality and conservation.

The impeccable course maintenance and the first certified "Floradwarf" greens mean smoother putting surfaces with speeds formerly associated with Bent Grass. Shot position is as important as distance on this course. Each golf cart is equipped with a state-of-the-art computerized yardage system that will give you critical distances and tips to help guide you through. The natural beauty and tranquillity of this golf course, along with the amenities, add up to a memorable golfing experience. Email for Info

Peninsula, nestled in the natural coastal wetlands, reaches the shores of the Mobile Bay on one side, touches the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge on two sides and features big, receptive greens. This beautiful 7,000-yard 27-hole course, designed by Earl Stone, encompasses 820-acres and winds through lush natural vegetation, cypress and live oaks. The 30 lakes on this course not only add beauty but a challenge to the golfer as well. The Bermuda greens and fairways are beautifully maintained and provide excellent playability for all skill levels. A full-service clubhouse, fitness center with swimming and tennis and an upscale residential community is in place for those who wish to do more than golf.

Rock Creek is a challenging 18-hole course designed by veteran architect Earl Stone. Featuring stunning topography, Rock Creek overlooks freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin. Tree-lined fairways enhance the beauty of this course which boasts some of Baldwin County's highest elevations. A clubhouse, restaurant and certified golf instruction on a hilltop practice tee are just a few of the amenities offered. Email for Info

The Sportsman Golf Resort, formerly known as Perdido Bay Golf Resort, has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, restoring it has the premier golf course on the Gulf Coast. The Sportsman is only the second course in the U.S. to feature Salam Paspalum grass; the most revolutionary, unique playing surface in the world. Along with tournament quality Tif-Eagle greens, the grass of the future is here today. As the former site of the PGA Tour's Pensacola Open, the Sportsman Golf Resort has a legendary past. Palmer, Nicklaus, Player, and Watson have walked these fairways. The Sportsman is located 10 minutes east of the Ala/Fla line. Email for Info

TimberCreek is a 27-hole championship layout designed by Earl Stone. Located in Daphne, this course offers all players a great golf experience. Enjoy scenic views of rolling fairways bordered by so many various trees, you'll soon understand how the course was named. Be on the lookout for the bountiful wildlife and wetland preserves in this unique and natural setting. Amenities in this golf and residential community include a full service restaurant, classic clubhouse and good old Southern hospitality. Email for Info

The Woodlands at Craft Farms, an 18-hole Larry Nelson design, is a naturally wooded, picturesque course featuring generous greens, rolling fairways and marshlands. A real challenge is offered from the championship tees to scratch golfers, but players of all ages and skill levels enjoy this course with the twin oaks on number-13 being the signature-hole. A new clubhouse provides many welcomed amenities to the guests.

The combination of championship golf, a great variety of beachfront accommodations and other vacation activities makes Gulf Shores/Orange Beach the ideal destination for the timeless game that can be played almost everyday of the year. Email for Info

Gulf Shores, Alabama - Thirty-two miles of sugar white beaches make Gulf Shores/Orange Beach the perfect vacation destination for those who choose to relax and those who want to be active. Whether it is reading in the shade of an umbrella-sheltered beach chair, listening to the soothing music of the surf, reeling in fish, playing a round of golf or exploring the rich history and protected wildlife habitats, Alabama's coast has it!

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