Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club occupies land in Venice, a coastal city on Florida's Gulf Coast in Sarasota County. Ted McAnlis designed the course, which opened as part of a residential community development typical of the region's growth in the late twentieth century. McAnlis, a Florida-based architect, worked on numerous courses throughout the state during this period, generally creating layouts suited to the flat terrain and water management requirements characteristic of southwest Florida golf design. The routing at Pelican Pointe incorporates the natural wetlands and preserve areas common to this part of the state, with water features appearing throughout the round. The flat topography means elevation change comes primarily from mounding around greens and tees rather than natural landforms. Fairways are defined by the strategic placement of lakes and marshes, requiring golfers to navigate forced carries and manage angles of approach on several holes. The course features Bermuda grass typical of Florida layouts, with playing conditions influenced by the subtropical climate. As a component of a country club community, Pelican Pointe serves primarily residential members and their guests. The club includes the standard amenities found in Florida's many golf-oriented developments: clubhouse facilities, practice areas, and social programming built around the golf course. The Venice area offers numerous similar facilities, making this part of the Gulf Coast a concentrated market for residential golf communities catering to retirees and seasonal residents.