The Club at Pelican Preserve

The Club at Pelican Preserve's Ibis course is a Chip Powell design situated in Fort Myers on Florida's Gulf Coast. Powell, known for his work throughout Florida and the southeastern United States, crafted this layout as part of a larger residential community development that emphasizes accessible golf within a preserve-style setting. The course reflects the regional character of southwest Florida golf, incorporating native vegetation, water features, and the relatively flat topography typical of the area. The routing takes advantage of the natural wetlands and preserves that give the community its name, with strategic water hazards coming into play on multiple holes. Powell's design philosophy here focuses on playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge through green complexes and hazard placement to keep accomplished players engaged. The course features Bermuda grass surfaces suited to the subtropical climate and year-round play that Fort Myers affords. As part of a member-focused club within a residential community, Ibis serves primarily as an amenity for residents and their guests. The setting provides views of preserved natural areas and the landscaped environment characteristic of southwest Florida golf communities. The course operates within the broader context of Fort Myers golf, a region that has seen considerable development over recent decades and attracts both seasonal residents and visiting golfers drawn to the area's mild winter climate.