(Gulf Shores, Alabama) – The Gulf Shores Golf Association with 10 signature golf courses and 32 miles of sugar-white-sand beaches today announces that Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Club – a Gulf Shores Golf Association member course – has garnered the distinguished status of being named the No. 1 course in Golfweek’s 10th annual, state-by-state ranking of “America’s Best Courses.”
Kiva Dunes was ranked No. 2 last year by Golfweek.
Golfweek’s survey, which included all of Alabama’s courses, examined overall strength of routing, feature shaping, natural setting, greens, variety and memorability of holes, conditioning and maintenance, landscape management and other criteria.
Golfweek, which has a readership of more than 400,000, perennially sends roughly 300 “America’s Best” raters in search of notable places the public can play.
“Kiva Dunes is thrilled to have received this wonderful honor and objective, critical praise,” says Kiva Dunes Director of Golf Mark Stillings, President of the Gulf Shores Golf Association. “Everything we do is geared toward providing an unparalleled experience for our resort guests.”
This is the most recent acclaim for Kiva Dunes. It was named to “The Sublime 75: The Best Golf Resorts In North America” by Golf Digest magazine last fall.
Kiva Dunes, designed by former U.S. Open Champion and Alabama native Jerry Pate, is part of the multi-amenity resort-residential community that offers both private condominiums and rental lodging opportunities.
“We’re thrilled for the hard-working folks at Kiva Dunes, who ensure that resort visitors are provided with great course conditions, customer service and the other amenities that go into creating an excellent golf experience,” says Mike McArthur, Director of the Gulf Shores Golf Association (www.golfgulfshores.com). “Golfers say that our group of 10 member courses – all of which are outstanding, as the Kiva Dunes’ award helps demonstrate – is the equal to virtually any golf destination in the country.”
About Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Club
On an extraordinary piece of property that lies directly on the Gulf of Mexico, golf enthusiasts are treated to Kiva Dunes’ magnificent seaside layout offering spectacular beauty as it meanders through pristine sand dunes, lakes and natural wildlife areas. Masterfully designed by Jerry Pate, Kiva Dunes is consistently ranked among America’s finest courses.
The Kiva Lodge Clubhouse and Condominium, which opened in 2000, is the centerpiece of this truly unique seaside golf and residential community. Kiva Dunes offers a full-service clubhouse, meeting facilities, fitness area, three swimming pools, 3,000 feet of private gulf beach, and on-site rental management of luxurious condominiums and beach homes. Kiva Dunes represents a most exceptional and unforgettable golf experience and is definitely to be included on your must-play list while visiting the Gulf Coast. For more information about Kiva Dunes, call 1-888.TEE.KIVA or visit www.kivadunes.com.
About Gulf Shores Golf Association
The Gulf Shores Golf Association is comprised of 10 exceptional signature golf courses that offer 198 holes of variety and beauty and which challenge serious golfers from the championship tees while delighting fun-loving resort golfers of all skill levels. Gulf Shores Golf Association-member courses have joined forces with numerous hotel and resort accommodations to offer very affordable, yet truly unforgettable “stay-and-play” experiences. Gulf Shores Golf Association’s lodging partners offer a broad selection of accommodations, from a world-class resort and beachfront condominiums, to on-site golf villas and affordable national-chain hotels. In addition to superb golf, the area has clean, safe beaches, thousands of acres of nature preserves, historic sites, deep-sea fishing, great shopping, and fine restaurants. Whether it’s an annual trip with the guys, a romantic getaway weekend for two, or a week with the entire family, the Gulf Shores Golf Association offers easy golf ! vacation planning at www.golfgulfshores.com or by calling 1-888-815-1902.
