Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA | GolfPass
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4.7
641 Reviews 641 Reviews
5 Stars
514
4 Stars
107
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
95.8%
Recommend this course
627 out of 641 reviews
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4.8
14 Reviews 14 Reviews
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.7
42 Reviews 42 Reviews
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7092 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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Kiva Dunes Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Greens Tiff-Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Pate (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirts required

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.7
641 Reviews (641)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Undulating Greens 9
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 11
Advanced Golfers 11
Group Getaways 9
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 8
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Pace of play was slow, but course was in good condition

We were behind two foursomes that were there for a batchelor party. The Marshall’s talked to the a couple of times but what are you going to do. Course was a fun setup. Disappointing that you can’t see the ocean, but you can hear it on the back 9. I will play this again the next time I’m in Gulf Shores. Good track for the money.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kiva is Awesome

If you’re looking for a great course and don’t mind the price Kiva is amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 142
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could be better

The staff were fantastic. The course was pretty. The practice area was good. Pace of play wasn’t that good. Every hole we had to wait 10-15 minutes to tee off every time. The group in front of us wasn’t the problem. They were waiting to tee off too. Kinda messed up a persons rhythm especially when it’s chilly out. The other thing is there is there’s “no Turn” on the course to get food. We could order hotdogs and fries but idk if it would even be warm when it was delivered. But there were sandwiches the golf cart lady said. So get your food before….

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Genuinely thought it was good

Couple areas for consideration: player assistance to keep play from falling behind. Two gentleman lacking common golf etiquette bog play down. Hitting two balls, playing a distance very difficult for them, and waiting so long on the tee before hitting even when others in front were approaching the green. With the wind and their skill level, not close to a concern. The other area was the friendliness of clubhouse staff on check in. To be blunt, we felt they could have cared less if we were there. Perhaps a bit harsh but that’s how I felt. Very unexpected as I am a member of a top 100 golf club and a marshal.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Great course and fantastic customer service. From bag drop to the restaurant after Kiva Dunes is an absolute gem. Course can be challenging in the wind but overall playable for any handicap. Great time and better workers.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pristine, but fairly basic course

The people at Kiva are fantastic, and its clear the super is doing great work to keep the course in top shape.

My only gripe is the layout of the course feels very compact and very monotone. A few challenging holes, but fairly basic overall.

Great option if you’re staying in Gulf Shores.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kiva Dunes

Enjoyed the round! The course was in excellent shape and staff was friendly and helpful! Will definitely play in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Veryy nice course

Very well maintained course. Excellent on and off course amenities. Very friendly staff.
Great layout.
If you're in the area, I'd recommend playing it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

We played Kiva Dunes this week on vacation. It was a challenging course with a beautiful layout. Good for mid to high handicap players like myself and challenging to my husband as well who is lower handicap player. A nicely maintained course with fast greens. Don’t miss this course if you come to play in Gulf shores!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent condition, slow pace of play

Course was in excellent condition, particularly given the amount of play. Unfortunately, the pace of play was slow. We waited on nearly every shot beginning on the third hole. Didn’t see any marshals on the back 9. Can’t say whether anything was done to address the issue but something should have been.

Staff was terrific. Friendly and professional.

All in, I would recommend this course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super Day

Arrived early today for breakfast and enjoyed the meal and the service of our waitress. Shopped around the wide selection of the Pro Shop for a souvenir shirt and really enjoyed the golf experience and the course attendants.
Hope to return again.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course

Play here for about 5 days every year since 2010
Always great. Drinks are too high….

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

WORTH THE DRIVE

My wife and I always stay on the east end of Perdido Key when visiting Orange Beach, so it was a 38 minute drive for me. I played Kiva a few years ago and thought I would try it again. Wise choice! They put me with another single and we smoked around the course! Really great experience!! Going back in two days!! Thank you to all the staff!!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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