Resort · 18 holes

Kiva Dunes Golf Club

Gulf Shores, AL — Kiva Dunes Golf Club stands as a premier golf destination on the Alabama Gulf Coast, a testament to the masterful design of 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Opened in 1995, this course immediately garnered national recognition, including being voted the #2 Best Resort Course by Golf Digest and consistently ranked as the #1 Public Golf Course in Alabama by Golf Advisor. Pate’s design philosophy artfully blends the natural coastal landscape with challenging golf, featuring generous teeing areas, wetland vegetation, and strategic waste bunkers that demand thoughtful play. The terrain offers a links-style feel, with windswept dunes and pristine conditioning. Signature holes include the risk-reward par-4 10th, a short but strategic test, and the challenging par-5 5th, which confronts golfers with a large waste bunker and water hazard. The overall playing experience is both invigorating and fair, offering a stern test for accomplished players while remaining enjoyable for those seeking a memorable round. Kiva Dunes is ideally suited for destination golfers and locals alike who appreciate a championship-caliber course with a distinctive coastal character and natural aesthetic.