Reasons for a Coastal Golf Getaway
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Looking to plan a golf getaway? Choose Alabama's beaches as your destination. Here are five outstanding reasons to golf the Alabama Gulf Coast.
1. Signature Courses
The Alabama Gulf Coast is known for its golf, and a lot of that has to do with the champion courses designed by names such as Jerry Pate, Bruce Devlin, Robert Von Haage, Earl Stone, and, of course, Arnold Palmer.
2. Variety
There's not just one type of course in Gulf Shores. A tour of the different courses gives you views of beaches, bays, woods, and refuge areas. You'll tee off surrounded by oaks and pines, cruise your cart along creeks, over marshland, and on rolling terrain, and putt surrounded by the sounds of sea birds and woodland chirpers.
3. Beautiful Weather
This one seems obvious, but it's such an important part of making Gulf Coast golf the blissfully pleasant experience that it is that it can't go unmentioned. The Gulf weather makes golf extremely enjoyable year-round: the warmth keeps our winters mild, the sea breezes keep our summers pleasant, and everything in between seems to hover around that perfect weather sweet spot.
4. Beach Town Atmosphere
When we talk about the warmth of a beach town, it doesn't just mean the temperature. Locals and visitors alike are infected by the friendliness that comes from the intersection of Southern culture and laid-back beach life. You'll never find yourself stressed when you know you're minutes from white sands, and a day out on the courses is sure to be as congenial a day of camaraderie as it gets -- whether it's with life-long or brand-new friends.
5. Activities & Attractions
Don't fret if you dream of a golf getaway but don't know what to do with the non-golfers in your party. Gulf Shores is the perfect golf destination, but it's also the perfect vacation destination in general. Non-golfers can shop, hike, fish, participate in watersports, and, of course, enjoy our white-sand beaches. There are endless events and activities, and you can be certain you'll never hear any of your companions complain about boredom.
