Pelican Sound Golf Club

Pelican Sound Golf Club's Lakes and Sound courses form part of a larger residential community in Estero, located in Southwest Florida between Fort Myers and Naples. The courses were designed by Chip Powell and Mike Hill, who worked together on several Florida projects during the development boom of the 1980s and 1990s. The routing takes advantage of the region's characteristic flat terrain, incorporating water features, native vegetation, and strategic bunkering to define holes and create challenge on land that offers minimal natural elevation change. The courses reflect the design principles common to Southwest Florida golf from this era, with generous fairways balanced by water hazards that come into play on approach shots and around greens. Lakes and wetlands are integral to both the drainage requirements of low-lying Florida sites and the strategic architecture, forcing golfers to consider risk-reward decisions on multiple holes. The layout accommodates players of varying skill levels through multiple tee options, while mature landscaping and preserved natural areas provide definition and a sense of seclusion from the surrounding residential development. Pelican Sound operates as a private club serving its residential community, with amenities that include dining facilities and practice areas typical of Florida country club developments. The courses are maintained to standards expected in the competitive Southwest Florida golf market, where year-round playability and conditioning are priorities for members and seasonal residents who make up much of the club's membership base.