Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA | GolfPass
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4.7
650 Reviews 650 Reviews
5 Stars
521
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
96.5%
Recommend this course
636 out of 650 reviews
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4.8
22 Reviews 22 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 22 reviews
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4.8
43 Reviews 43 Reviews
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 43 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
650 Reviews (650)

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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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best on The Gulf

Course was in perfect condition. Lush fairways and perfect greens. Renovation in 2015 created playability for all levels of golfers. We felt welcomed and the staff made sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying our day. Generous fairways and big greens help accommodate the breeze off the gulf. KIVA DUNES is a must play.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Kiva Dunes

By far, one of the premiere courses in southern Alabama. Try to golf it several times when we visit from Wisconsin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best on the Gulf Coast

The best golf and staff on the gulf course.
A must play destination.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing

The course was in great condition tee to green.
The entire staff was friendly and gave excellent service. I will play here every time I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First rate operation

Great course in great condition. The only disappointment was you were so close to the gulf and the bay you never saw any if it from the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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

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 2
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
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gulf Golf

5 stars for a reason . Well manicured & friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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
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