Friday, May 26, 2023

Best Orange Beach Golf Courses | Advice from a Local

Searching for the best Golf Course in Orange Beach, AL? While visiting Orange Beach, you may imagine that there must be a spectacular golf course or two just a short drive from your condo or beach house, but the truth is that the nearby cities of Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan are the golf meccas of the area. Orange Beach does offer one course, the public Orange Beach Golf Center course, which features a 9-hole, par-3 course, a lighted driving range, practice greens, practice bunkers, and a pro shop. It is open 7 days per week from 8am to 5pm (see link below).

aerial view of Craft Farms Golf Club | Gulf Shores AL
Craft Farms
However, if you’re willing to drive just a little bit, there are much more spectacular and much more challenging golf courses nearby. The closest really nice course to Orange Beach is the Craft Farms Golf Club. Craft Farms is one of the premier golfing destinations in the entire Southeast United States, boasting two championship courses designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The Cotton Creek course features wide fairways and strategically placed water hazards, while the Cypress Bend course presents a challenging layout amidst picturesque landscapes. With superb course conditions, attentive staff, and a welcoming atmosphere, Craft Farms Golf Club is a must-play for golf enthusiasts seeking an excellent experience while visiting Orange Beach. From most areas of Orange Beach, you can get to Craft Farms Golf Club in less than 20 minutes by setting your GPS to “3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores, AL” and ignoring its instructions until you cross north over the toll bridge next to The Wharf on Canal Rd. As you cross the bridge, start paying attention to what your GPS says, because you are nearly to Craft Farms!

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