76% match
For Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kiva Dunes
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Kiva Dunes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kiva Dunes, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.3
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kiva Dunes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kiva Dunes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
angiepalmer@kivadunes.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
815 Plantation Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Course Description
Discover the Gulf Coast the way it was meant to be, away from the crowds and surrounded by pristine landscapes. Kiva Dunes Resort is a beautiful combination of relaxation and play. Just minutes away from Gulf Shores, the resort offers Alabama's highest ranked public golf course, four pools and two restaurants. The new Kiva Beach Club has fine dining, a salt water pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and food service delivered on the beach. With houses and condos to rent, you will find the perfect accommodations for your next family vacation
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Pate
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(816 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Kiva Dunes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a relentless par four test mixed with reach-for-it par fives and accuracy par threes, creating steady pressure to hit fairways and avoid doubles on the ranked tough spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727091 yards6484 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.4Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 544 | 225 | 309 | 568 | 430 | 489 | 155 | 429 | 3573 | 360 | 351 | 446 | 169 | 567 | 538 | 413 | 212 | 462 | 3518 | 7091 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725516 yards5044 metersCR 72.2Bogey 102.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 474 | 148 | 260 | 416 | 343 | 388 | 137 | 324 | 2806 | 295 | 276 | 311 | 135 | 449 | 401 | 337 | 152 | 354 | 2710 | 5516 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725011 yards4582 metersCR 69.5Bogey 98.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 427 | 109 | 222 | 416 | 301 | 358 | 94 | 318 | 2508 | 261 | 274 | 311 | 90 | 405 | 399 | 320 | 123 | 320 | 2503 | 5011 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kiva Dunes
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Scoring26%
Aim12%
68% match
For Green tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Kiva Dunes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kiva Dunes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
51% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment28%
Accuracy11%
61% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
52% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
30% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision30%
Stroke11%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For Red tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Alignment32%
Aim23%
51% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Aim12%
Distance Control11%
48% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Aim14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment22%
53% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision25%
Aim15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kiva Dunes
Get answers to common questions about playing Kiva Dunes and what to expect.
How difficult is Kiva Dunes for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Kiva Dunes technically exacting. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kiva Dunes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6051 yards. The back tees extend to 7091.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kiva Dunes?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kiva Dunes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7091.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Kiva Dunes and how should I play it?
Kiva Dunes is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Kiva Dunes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7091.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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