
Pelican Course
Belleview Biltmore Golf Club





About this course
Belleview Biltmore's Pelican Golf Club whispers tales of old Florida elegance, where Gilded Age socialites once strolled and titans of industry teed off. Carved into the gentle, sandy hills of Belleair, the Pelican unfolds in two distinct nines. The front, evocative of classic Florida parkland, invites strategic play around mature oaks and shimmering water features. While the back, exposed to gulf breezes, tests resolve with demanding carries and undulating greens. Donald Ross's original design, thoughtfully updated over the years, rewards intelligent course management. The relatively narrow fairways favor controlled drives, setting up approaches to modestly sized, deceptively quick greens. Don't be fooled by the absence of overwhelming length; the Pelican's charm lies in its subtle challenges and the need for deft touch around the greens. While not a fixture on professional tours, the Pelican enjoys a strong reputation within the Tampa Bay area's competitive amateur golf scene. The club's relaxed atmosphere and unwavering commitment to tradition fosters a close-knit community of golfers.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Belleair, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1925
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Donald Ross
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,614 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.3/122
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Most visitors to Belleview Biltmore Golf Club touch down at Tampa International Airport, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive west across the causeway toward the Gulf Coast. The route transitions from interstate efficiency to the slower, sun-dappled rhythm of Belleair's tree-canopied streets, where old Florida wealth still whispers through the palms and live oaks. As you approach the club grounds, the landscape opens to reveal glimpses of Clearwater Harbor and the low-slung elegance of a place that has quietly endured since the Gilded Age - a fitting threshold to one of the region's most storied golfing addresses.

FAQ
Common questions about Pelican Course at Belleview Biltmore Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pelican Course at Belleview Biltmore Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 26 logged golfers.
Pelican Course was designed by Donald Ross.
Yes. Pelican Course at Belleview Biltmore Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pelican Course is 71.
Pelican Course plays 6,614 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pelican Course is 122.



