{"id":5992,"date":"2012-12-10T08:29:52","date_gmt":"2012-12-10T13:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/?p=5992"},"modified":"2012-12-07T22:44:14","modified_gmt":"2012-12-08T03:44:14","slug":"sweet-home-alabamawhere-skies-are-so-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/sweet-home-alabamawhere-skies-are-so-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Home Alabama\u2026Where Skies Are So Blue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lynyrd Skynyrd released this famed rock hit in response to Canada\u2019s own Neil Young\u2019s controversial song \u201cSouthern Man\u201d.\u00a0Sweet Home Alabama has now become the state motto and unofficial anthem of Alabama.\u00a0I 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\u2019ll be coming back to you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5994\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_-_Hole__6.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5994\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5994\" title=\"Gulf Shores\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_-_Hole__6.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"Gulf Shores\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_-_Hole__6.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_-_Hole__6.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_-_Hole__6.jpg?w=1287&amp;ssl=1 1287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Shores<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more-->Our trip began in the <strong>Gulf Shores\/Orange Beach <\/strong>region that overlooks the northern-most coast of the Gulf of Mexico and boasts more than over 32 miles of sugar white beaches.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s also family-friendly with plenty of shopping, a variety of locally-owned restaurants, happening bars and some great off-shore fishing.\u00a0 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\u2019re guaranteed to find the accommodations that will suit your life-style and budget.\u00a0 We stayed in a fully-equipped condo at the Turquoise Place, an amazing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spectrumresorts.com\">Spectrum Resorts<\/a> \u00a0property right on the Gulf of Mexico. \u00a0Magnificent views of the beach and a hot tub right on your balcony! \u00a0How good is that?<\/p>\n<p>During our stay we played three of local courses:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5995\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_18th.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5995\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5995\" title=\"18th @ Gulf Shores\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_18th.jpg?resize=300%2C162\" alt=\"18th @ Gulf Shores\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_18th.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_18th.jpg?resize=1024%2C554&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Gulf_Shores_18th.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">18th @ Gulf Shores<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfshoresgolfclub.com\/\">Gulf Shores Golf Club<\/a> (formerly known as The Golf Club of the Wharf) opened in the 1960\u2019s as the first golf course in the area.\u00a0\u00a0 In 2005, Jay and Carter Morrish redesigned and lengthened it to almost 7,000 yards on this par 71 and added the new Dwarf Miniverte Bermuda grass which keeps it green all year round and in great shape.\u00a0 Gulf Shores is relatively flat but the addition of more water hazards and bunkering helps define the fairways.\u00a0 Holes #3 and #6 are great par threes with wooden retaining walls but they left the last three holes as the toughest. \u00a018 holes with cart is $69USD.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5996\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Peninsula_C.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5996\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5996\" title=\"Peninsula\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Peninsula_C.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"Peninsula\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Peninsula_C.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Peninsula_C.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Peninsula_C.jpg?w=1287&amp;ssl=1 1287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peninsula Golf &amp; Racquet Club<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peninsulagolfclub.com\/layout9.asp?id=14&amp;page=369\">Peninsula Golf &amp; Racquet Club<\/a> was delicately designed by Earl Stone to protect the Bon Secour Wildlife Reserve and the pristine beaches of Mobile Bay that bound this property.\u00a0 His well-conditioned 27-hole layout meanders through fairways lined with live oaks, cypress and unspoiled natural terrain with more than thirty lakes to contend with.\u00a0 You can play almost 7,200 yards from the tips or under 5,000 yards from the forward tees.\u00a0 With a slope of 133 and a course rating of 74.7 pick one that best suits your game to escape without being beaten up.\u00a0 There are three nines to pick from \u2013 the Marsh, Lakes and Cypress.\u00a0 We only had time to play the Marsh and must admit I got my ass kicked.\u00a0 Target golf at its finest!\u00a0 Bring you \u2018A\u2019 game or braggarts beware!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the Champion Ultra Dwarf grass, the greens are big and fast and don\u2019t need over-seeding.\u00a0 The cost for 18 holes with range balls and a GPS equipped cart is $69USD plus 10% sales tax.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5997\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kiva_Dunes_D.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5997\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5997\" title=\"Kiva Dunes\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kiva_Dunes_D.jpg?resize=300%2C119\" alt=\"Kiva Dunes\" width=\"300\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kiva_Dunes_D.jpg?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kiva_Dunes_D.jpg?resize=1024%2C408&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Kiva_Dunes_D.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiva Dunes<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kivadunes.com\/\">Kiva Dunes<\/a> is former US Open Champion, Jerry Pate design and quite possibly the most decorated course in the region. \u00a0There scenery is comprised of sand dunes, lakes and natural wildlife areas is splendid but don\u2019t be lulled into a false sense of serenity as it is always breezy here so wind will be factor.<\/p>\n<p>The 12<sup>th<\/sup> hole reminds me of one of my favourite golf courses, Greg Norman\u2019s El Camaleon on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. This lengthy par 4 has a sandy beached lagoon that runs down the entire left side all the way to a well-protected green.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your flat stick is working when you arrive on the 18<sup>th<\/sup> since it has the largest green in the state at 14,500 sq. ft.\u00a0 This is a great track and not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>18 holes with cart and range balls vary from $65 to $93USD plus tax depending on the season and time of day.\u00a0 Stay and Play packages start at $129USD including breakfast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5998\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Orange_Beach.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5998\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5998\" title=\"Orange Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Orange_Beach.jpg?resize=300%2C161\" alt=\"Orange Beach\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Orange_Beach.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Orange_Beach.jpg?resize=1024%2C550&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Other championship courses in the Gulf Shores area include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftfarms.com\/club\/scripts\/golf\/view_course.asp?CID=607&amp;GRP=14004&amp;NS=GOLF\">Cotton Creek at Craft Farms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftfarms.com\/club\/scripts\/golf\/view_course.asp?CID=608&amp;GRP=14004&amp;NS=GOLF\">Cypress Bend at Craft Farms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glenlakesgolf.com\/sites\/courses\/greatoaks.asp?id=759&amp;page=41536\">Glenlakes Golf Club<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lostkey.com\/\">Lost Key Golf Club<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.golftimbercreek.com\/sites\/courses\/view.asp?id=462&amp;page=14344\">TimberCreek Golf Club<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sweet Home Alabama\u2026Lord I\u2019m coming home to you.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to sun on the beach or near one and would like a more laid back golf vacation without all the all-you-can-hold down buffets, busy roads, long drives and lost tourists then the southern coastal region of Alabama is definitely right for you. \u00a0Their mild climate ensures that you can golf all year round and you\u2019ll remember their genuine southern hospitality for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>For immediate pricing on golf packages in the Gulf Shores and Lower Alabama, visit their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Golf.GulfShores.com\">www.Golf.GulfShores.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"mailto:dave@golfinn.com\">Dave Finn<\/a> (dave @ golfinn.com)<\/p>\n<div>\n<dl>\n<dt><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Dave.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Dave.jpg?resize=183%2C246\" alt=\"Dave Finn\" width=\"183\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd>Dave Finn<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lynyrd Skynyrd released this famed rock hit in response to Canada\u2019s own Neil Young\u2019s controversial song \u201cSouthern Man\u201d.\u00a0Sweet Home Alabama has now become the state motto and unofficial anthem of Alabama.\u00a0I could not agree more after returning from the Gulf Shores of southern Alabama. 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