Private

Hurricane Course

Pelicans Nest Golf Club

Bonita Springs, FL, USA
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About this course

Hurricane, one of two championship courses at the Pelicans Nest Golf Club in Bonita Springs, Florida, embodies the region's reputation for risk-reward golf amidst the subtropical landscape. Designed in the early 2000s, it is emblematic of modern course architecture, where manicured aesthetics often meet strategic challenges. The Hurricane course favors the bold player. Its layout, winding through native wetlands and around shimmering lakes, presents ample opportunities for heroic shots – and equally punishing consequences for the errant drive. Wider fairways lull you into a false sense of security, as many holes demand thoughtful approaches to elevated greens fiercely guarded by bunkers. It's a course where a high-ball hitter, or one who fades the ball off the tee, might find it more accommodating, while those who spray it could be punished by the native grasses and water hazards. The club’s convivial membership, drawn largely from seasonal residents, embrace a relaxed but competitive atmosphere. While Hurricane hasn't hosted any major professional events, it remains a popular choice for local tournaments and casual rounds, providing a well-maintained and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.

Quick facts

Location
Bonita Springs, FL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1990
Designer
Tom Fazio
Holes
18
Par
73
Length
6,813 yards
Difficulty
73.6/139

Getting there

Pelicans Nest Golf Club is most readily accessed via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), situated roughly thirty minutes north in Fort Myers, or via Naples Airport (APF), a smaller regional hub lying just twenty minutes to the south - both gateways serving the upscale Gulf Coast corridor with ease. The drive south from RSW carries you through the gradual transition from inland Florida flatlands into the lush, manicured communities of Southwest Florida, while the shorter route from APF traces a more direct path through Naples' refined residential landscape before turning north toward Bonita Springs. As you approach Pelicans Nest, the terrain softens into the distinctive coastal scrub and native vegetation characteristic of this corner of Collier County, with the final miles revealing glimpses of the preserve-like setting that defines the club's secluded character. The arrival at Pelicans Nest marks the culmination of a journey from either gateway into one of Florida's most deliberately understated and environmentally conscious golf destinations.

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Common questions about Hurricane at Pelicans Nest Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Hurricane was designed by Tom Fazio.

Hurricane at Pelicans Nest Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Hurricane is 73.

Hurricane plays 6,813 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Hurricane is 139.

Hurricane is a 18-hole course.

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