Golf in Gulf Shores Alabama

Golf in Gulf Shores – Sweet Home Alabama where skies are so blue.         

by Dave Finn

Lynyrd Skynyrd released this famed rock hit in response to Canada’s own Neil Young’s controversial song “Southern Man”.  Sweet Home Alabama has now become the state motto and unofficial anthem of Alabama.  I could not agree more after returning from the Gulf Shores of southern Alabama.    The topography ranges from scenic shorelines with unspoiled wetlands to majestic tree lined courses with rolling hills.  Very relaxing and not too overcrowded, I’ll be coming back to you.

Kiva Dunes Hole #9

Our trip began in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach region that overlooks the northern-most coast of the Gulf of Mexico and boasts more than over 32 miles of sugar white beaches.   It’s also family-friendly with plenty of shopping, a variety of locally-owned restaurants, happening bars and some great off-shore fishing.  There are nine championship golf courses within a short drive of each other and more than available 16,000 rental units ranging from campgrounds, cottages, motels, hotels and condominiums so you’re guaranteed to find the accommodations that will suit your life-style and budget.  We stayed in a fully-equipped condo at the Turquoise Place, an amazing Spectrum Resorts property right on the Gulf of Mexico.  Magnificent views of the beach and a hot tub right on your balcony!  How good is that?

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