Highly Recommend Cotton Creek at Craft Farms. Just played a round here while on vacation and couldn’t have been happier with my experience. I read several reviews that said the hospitality was great and it definitely lived up to the hype. Martita was great in the pro shop and helped get us checked in as well as choosing some items to remember our trip. Glen was our starter and very welcoming. Mike was our Course Host and checked in a few times to see how our round was going and also brought us cold towels to help with the heat. Course was in beautiful shape from top to bottom. Fairways and greens were in fantastic shape. Overall, this may have been the best experience I’ve ever had at a public course. If you are looking for a public course with a private course atmosphere while you are here on vacation I can’t recommend Craft Farms enough.

Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores remains one of the premier golf destinations on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Featuring 36 holes of Arnold Palmer signature golf—Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend—the resort offers a sophisticated yet accessible experience for golfers of all skill levels. The conditions at Craft Farms are consistently impressive. Both courses are known for their: • Fast, True Greens: The TifEagle greens are meticulously maintained, offering a smooth and consistent roll that challenges your putting touch without being unfair. • Scenic Design: True to the Palmer style, the layout features wide, rolling fairways framed by massive oak trees and a significant amount of water. Cotton Creek is often cited for its "shot-maker" layout with more doglegs, while Cypress Bend offers a slightly more open, links-style feel with imaginative tee shots. • Resiliency: The courses are designed to drain exceptionally well, remaining playable and in high-quality condition even after the heavy rains common to the Gulf Coast. The staff at Craft Farms sets a high bar for Southern hospitality. From the bag drop to the pro shop, the service is professional and genuinely welcoming. The newly renovated clubhouse and restaurant provide a great atmosphere for a post-round meal or a cold drink, making it a complete resort experience. On Friday, May 8, Craft Farms recently hosted the Snook Christian Academy Golf Tournament, an event that highlights the club's commitment to the local community. The tournament is a vital fundraiser for the Academy, bringing together local businesses and residents to support Christian education and athletic programs. Playing a round at Craft Farms is always a treat, but seeing the course utilized for such a positive cause—supporting the students and faculty at Snook Christian Academy—adds a layer of purpose to the game. It’s a testament to the facility's ability to host top-tier competitive events while maintaining a community-focused spirit. Whether you are visiting Gulf Shores for a weekend getaway or participating in a local benefit like the Snook Christian tournament, Craft Farms remains a must-play destination.

Course, facility, and hospitality are 2nd to none. From cold towels at the turn to full incredible courtesy at the clubhouse. Would be 10/10 if greens were a foot faster, but storms and humidity might not have allowed that!

Couse is in great shape and start to finish THE NICEST crew running this club! Fritz welcomed us to the course and got us set up for the day with a bag of balls and some great jokes. Glen met us at the practice range and gave us the lay of the land. RED SAVED US with ice towles twice thru our round!! Sweet surprise! Tom met us out by our car to clean up our clubs and chat about the day. Paola welcomed us back at the clubhouse to finish our day with free golf balls with the Cypress Course stamp to commemorate a great day. Thank you all, we will visit again next year on our trip to gulf shores!

I've played here the past five years while on vacation. Both courses are absolutely gorgeous! But, for me it's way more about the way I am treated the whole time I am on the property.