Fall is the Perfect Time for Golf and Other Sports on the Gulf

Just because the weather has turned colder does not mean sports are out of the question—particularly if you venture down to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. The action is still going strong thanks to three upcoming sports events scheduled for December: the Tourbeau College Soccer Showcase (December 3rd-7th), the USSSA Fall All State Baseball Tournament (December 8th and 9th), and the Gulf Shores Christmas Basketball Tournament (December 20th-22nd).

And there’s one other sport that warrants a trip to the Gulf: golf. While other areas of the country are growing too cold for an enjoyable round of golf, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is experiencing mild, comfortable temperatures that are perfect for golf. In addition to ideal weather, the area offers a range of scenic golf courses designed by golf legends like Arnold Palmer and Earl Stone.

If a few rounds of Gulf Coast golf sounds appealing, you might try visiting the Honours Golf website, a sponsor of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission. This organization operates four award-winning golf courses in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach: Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend at Craft Farms, Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club, and Rock Creek Golf Club. The website offers information on these championship golf courses as well as the chance to buy golf packages at any or all of the courses.

Check it out and start planning today!

Enjoy a Little Gulf Coast Golf (and Other Sports) This Fall

The SEC Women’s Soccer Championship, the Alabama Soccer Festival, a couple tennis championships, and the Battle at the Beach Youth Football National Championship—welcome to fall in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach! These are some of the Gulf Coast sports events coming up over the next month, providing plenty of reasons for a fall trip to the Gulf, whether you are a participating athlete or simply want to watch.

But there is one other popular sport that also attracts visitors to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this time of year: golf. The area offers a vast selection of beautiful, challenging golf courses designed by golf greats like Arnold Palmer, Jerry Pate, and Earl Stone. Golf packages are available, and several places offer lodging right next to desired golf courses—like Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission sponsor Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores at Craft Farms.

Located on the front edge of Craft Farms, home to Gulf Shores golf courses Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend, Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores offers a convenient location for lodging and golf. And golf isn’t the only nearby attraction: the hotel is only minutes from white-sand beaches, hiking trails, amusement parks, and a variety of dining options. The hotel itself offers amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, sauna, and table tennis.

It’s one of many appealing Gulf Shores & Orange Beach accommodations options, and close to all the Gulf sports action—come check it out for yourself!