Club Pelican Bay
Club Pelican Bay is a private, member-owned golf club nestled in Pelican Bay, Naples, Florida. It features 27 championship holes across three nine‑hole courses designed by Arthur Hills. The recently renovated clubhouse includes multiple dining venues, a spa‑style fitness center, golf shop, and locker facilities. Members enjoy state‑of‑the‑art fitness, spa, and practice facilities, plus croquet and golf amenities. The Club also offers social membership options for dining and lifestyle access only.
Pelican Bay is a master‑planned coastal community in Naples offering nearly three miles of private white sand beaches. Residents access beach clubs via boardwalk or tram, enjoying dining, loungers, umbrellas, kayaks and sailboats. The community includes tennis centers with 18‑26 clay and hydro courts, pickleball, and racquetball facilities. Other amenities include multiple fitness centers, community center, art, craft and social programs, trails, bocce, playgrounds and parks. It is surrounded by upscale shopping and cultural venues like Waterside Shops and Artis‑Naples.
Description of Club Pelican Bay Golf Courses
Club Course
The Club nine opened in 1980, designed by Arthur Hills and renovated in 2019. It features Bermuda grass greens and Bimini grass fairways for reliable year‑round conditions. Playing as a par‑36 at about 3507 yards from black tees, rating 74.3 slope 138. Bunkers and water hazards flank multiple holes, demanding strategic shot placement. Signature holes include Club No. 3 (Redan par‑3) and dramatic Club No. 6 over water and bunkers.
Pelican Course
Pelican Course combines with Bay or Club for 18‑hole layouts, also par‑36 nine holes. Uses same Bermuda greens and Bimini fairways as Club nine, maintained meticulously. Black‑tee yardage near 3502 yards, slope ~140, rating ~74.1 across combined Pelican/Bay layout. Pelican has many bunkers near greens and water guarding approaches. Signature Pelican No. 7 is a memorable par‑3 over water with greenside bunkers.
Bay Course
Bay nine complements Club or Pelican for three‑nine combinations par‑36 layout. It also plays on Bermuda greens and Bimini fairways with lush summer‑tolerant turf. Black‑tee yardage around 3502–3210 depending on pairing; slopes vary between 136‑143. Bay nine features strategic bunkers and water guarding greens on multiple holes. Signature Bay No. 2 demands a tee shot hugging a lake and fairway bunkers guarding the green.
Club Pelican Bay Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily golf requires cart rental; green fees apply only to non‑members in certain seasons. During May 1 to October 31, full‑golf members play golf with no green‑fee charge, paying only cart fees. Outside that season, non‑members must pay both green and cart fees. Guest fees vary by time and number of holes played. Members typically sponsor guests, who pay applicable guest green and cart charges.
Full golf membership initiation is currently wait‑listed; exact fees are not publicly posted. Social (summer golf) membership offers access May‑October golf for cart fees only. Annual dues and initiation fees vary based on membership type and availability. Waitlist for full golf membership is active, so contact club directly for current pricing. Membership includes full access to golf, dining, fitness, spa, and social amenities.
Club Pelican Bay Golfing Staff and Members
The Director of Golf is Gene Fieger, PGA professional and tournament champion. Head Golf Professional role is held by Justin Bertsch, PGA accredited instructor.
Assistant professionals include Allie Schuller supporting player development efforts. Golf course superintendent is Bob Bittner, ensuring meticulously maintained turf conditions. General Manager Ken Kouril oversees overall club operations and guest experience.
Members enjoy seven tee sets accommodating all skill levels on 27 championship holes. Gene Fieger and Mitchell Holgate won a regional junior‑senior championship together. Club Pelican Bay is an Audubon Society certified golf facility. The club features multiple intertwined nines offering varied combinations and challenges.
Outdoor seating areas offer relaxed socializing and game recaps after rounds.