Architect
21 courses on Course Vaults
Chip Powell is a golf course architect whose work has centered primarily on Florida and the Carolinas, with a portfolio concentrated in resort and residential communities. His designs reflect an understanding of the region's native landscapes and the demands of daily-fee and member play in warm-weather climates.
Among his notable projects are South Seas Plantation Golf Links and Resort on Captiva Island, Pelican Sound Golf Club in Estero (featuring both the Lakes/Sound and River/Lakes nines), and The Club at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers, where he crafted multiple nine-hole loops including the Egret, Heron, and Ibis courses. Powell also designed Piney Point Golf Club in Norwood, North Carolina, and Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice, Florida, along with layouts at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, Scepter Golf Club, and Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs.
His approach typically balances playability with strategic interest, making efficient use of water features and naturalized areas characteristic of Southwest Florida golf. Powell's courses serve a range of golfers seeking accessible, well-maintained designs in resort and retirement settings.
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