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2.9
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
422
2 Stars
192
1 Stars
195
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
54.2%
Recommend this course
937 out of 1441 reviews
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2.6
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
54.8%
Recommend this course
17 out of 31 reviews
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2.8
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
18
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
54.1%
Recommend this course
40 out of 74 reviews
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Course Highlights
New ownership is actively restoring this course, with staff praised for being pleasant and helpful throughout the transition. Exceptional pace of play and outstanding value for money make it a smart booking choice right now.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6526 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.7
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Pelican Bay Golf Club - North Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (1980)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Dress code strictly enforced

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

2.9
1441 Reviews (1441)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 48
Bunkers 31
Thick Rough 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Seniors 19
Advanced Golfers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 48
Near the Airport 23
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant challenge

The round was very pleasant. It was our first course we’d played in Florida and was very enjoyable. Just know to slow your pace and place your shots because holes are narrow and water was definitely challenging us not to lose our golf balls.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Greens were non existant

Cheap price for the teetime, however the greens were not in use and instead the fairways had makeshift greens. Every hole as a result was about 30 yards shorter than listed. Also pretty hard to practice putting on the fairway "greens" Tee boxes were also in rough shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Deal and Fun Course

The course continues to improve, and it is apparent that management will bring it back to what it was ten years ago, and maybe better.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs Work

I love the layout. There's some real challenging holes. The fairways and most tee boxes are in great shape! However, the greens are under repair and unusable. This at least shows the owners are attempting to fix the course condition. But this makes most bunkers obsolete as the temporary greens have been placed in front of the usual greens, and they're in terrible condition. Extremely bumpy with frail grass. On the plus side, there's very little traffic, so you really can play at your own pace. If you can play for under $25, then it's worth it. Otherwise, it's probably better to pay ~$35 and play at a course with actual greens. Also, THEY NEED WATER FOUNTAINS! Not a single one on the course or in the pro shop.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed. Lost ALL their greens !!

Looks like this has been a nice course in the past, and the possibility of being nice again. It needs more work on tee boxes, fairways and greens. Greens have been COMPLETELY DESTROYED by an apparent lack of irrigation and proper maintenance. Temporary greens have been placed in front of greens on the fairway, and have only been cut short and “sprayed green”. Really rough to putt on. Everyone should be aware this course is not up to par before booking. Hopefully they can get the original greens repaired and back in shape to earn back a good reputation.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2025

The course is under new management and being restored. That's where there's 18 temporary greens. They were killed on purpose.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but needs upkeep

Played Pelican Bay 18 holes. All greens were being taken out for repair. Temporary greens were definitely not great and all yardage markers were to the real greens. We played because it was a bargain. We heard from the staff that new owners are planning to fix things in short order. Great news. Food layout with lots of water, bunkers and palm trees. Hope the get it back tobits former glory.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting better all the time

This was my fourth time playing Pelican Bay this year. The club’s new owners have been investing in improving the course conditions and improvements are definitely taking place. The fairways and tee off areas are in really good shape, but the regular greens are still 2-3 weeks from being available . Temporary greens are in place for the entire course as the regular greens are being reseeded. They appear to be coming along nicely and i give them a fe ore

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs work

Every hole has temporary greens, fairway grass cut short, making putting challenging.

Hopefully they will renovate greens and make it playable again.

I will go back occasionally when I want to a play a quick round

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 100
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Deal and Fun Course

The course is improving nicely, and I believe that the greens will come around steadily. It is a hard job to rejuvenate a unkept course, but they are trying to bring it back to its previous beauty. Good weather and a good staff will get it done.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nostalgic for me

I learned to play on this course 44 years ago, so wanted to play for nostalgic reasons, Fairways where OK, but every green was burnt out and mostly dirt, but the were rolled and so the ball rolled true. Good for my nostalgic round, but you should wait for greens to be seeded a grow in.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My wife likes it!

Course is getting better, and I think they are doing a good job at improving the greens. For the price it is a good value and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

under construction

Greens have not been watered in 2 months as they are being redone. Difficult to putt on bumpy dirt.

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