Marsh/Lakes at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club

Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club's Marsh/Lakes course is one of two eighteen-hole layouts at this Gulf Shores facility, designed by Earl Stone and opened in the mid-1980s as part of the resort and residential community development along Alabama's Gulf Coast. Stone, a regional architect active across the Southeast during this period, created a course that navigates the low-lying coastal terrain characteristic of the area, incorporating the natural wetlands and water features that define the local landscape.

The routing works through relatively flat topography typical of Gulf Coast golf, with the design emphasizing strategic water hazards and marsh areas that come into play on numerous holes. The course takes its name from the prominent role these features play throughout the layout, requiring golfers to manage both forced carries and approach shots where water margins influence club selection and shot placement. Coastal winds can be a factor, particularly during certain seasons, adding variability to the playing experience.

The club serves both resort guests and local membership, functioning as part of the broader Peninsula community amenities that include the companion Cypress/Dunes course. The setting provides views of the coastal environment without direct Gulf frontage, with the course surrounded by the mix of natural preserve areas and residential development common to Alabama's beach resort communities. The layout offers an accessible test for a range of skill levels while incorporating enough water hazards to require thoughtful course management.