An aerial view from the South course at Pelican Hill Golf Club.
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4.7
141 Reviews (141)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
130 out of 141 reviews
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4.7
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
20
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.8%
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23 out of 24 reviews
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4.7
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6580 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.0
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Pelican Hill Golf Club - South
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Greens Poa Annua/Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1991) Dennis Wise (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
141 Reviews (141)
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but slow play

Course is unbelievable. Beautiful and challenging. Only problem was pace of play. Had as many as 4-5 groups on a couple of holes. Marshall came late, around 11th hole, but was too late to fix issue and didn’t really try just made excuses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing course

Everything from the clubhouse to the holes is amazing. Very pretty course and has great charm to it. Very expensive but if you can find a hot deal I would defiantly take it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course

Grabbed a twilight rate. Teed off at 5:00 and we were able to get 9 in. Didn’t see as much of the ocean from the front 9 which was a little bit of a disappointment but overall the course was in spectacular shape. Several challenging holes that force you off the tee over wasteland which is beautiful to see and fun to play. Seemed to me several holes had hills shaped to keep balls in play. 1, for example, if you went a little right you ended back in the fairway as long as you don’t reach the bunker. So you have to play it a little less than 250 - unless you can drive it 285+. From the front of the bunker I was only 175 or so out. Easy par to start the round. On the 142 yard par 4 I was about 40 feet up the hill to the left of the green and my ball funneled down the onto the green. Not a good shot but the course enabled a par. Hole 7 took it back by taking my errant 6 into the drink! We had a blast. We stayed for dinner and drinks after our short round. This is a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So BEAUTIFUL!!

Played on a perfect day for golf. Tee time was 3:30pm and got all 18 in just in time (south course). Course in fantastic shape, playing partners (1 was a member) were fantastic! Staff was great and friendly. Staff at the bar afterwards for a drink were excellent. Total experience (my first tine here) was excellent. Will def come back to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

greens meh....

The course is beautiful, challenging and next to no one repairs divots. The biggest disappointment was the battle scared greens. I expected more for the price but it was still a fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome views, especially the couple of holes that run along the beach. Some cool holes that cross big valleys of rough stuff. Pace pretty slow, people in front of us didn’t seem to keep up with people in front of them. My reservation also showed 2 people instead of 1 for some reason, they didn’t make me pay for a second person thankfully because it was just me

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good but pace is play sucks

Slow group in front. 2 people playing off a single bag. No Marshall in site. Other than that- course is good . Wish they had more par 5s but over all solid place. We paid 150 at twilight starting at 4:10. Not sure I’d pay $400 for this round. For that it’s not worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 154
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time With Family

Course was a challenge for us but a fun outing. The scenery is spectacular. Nice location and amenities staff were friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Partner with someone that did not have an golf etiquette. Slow and almost hit us with the ball multiple times. Sprinklers were on while playing #10. Rude staff

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t drive a Chevy

Drove up in a Chevy and could not get anyone to unload my bag and had to wait while one of the attendants got done discussing how some guy shot a 68 with a guy driving a Ferrari.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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