Pinemoor West at Pinemoor West Golf Club

Pinemoor West Golf Club sits in Rotonda West, a planned community in Charlotte County along Florida's Gulf Coast. The course was designed by Pete Dye, the architect known for his strategic bunkering, use of railroad ties, and demanding layouts that have hosted major championships at venues like the TPC Sawgrass and Whistling Straits. Rotonda West itself is notable for its circular street pattern and multiple golf courses serving the residential development.

The course reflects Dye's characteristic attention to shot values and visual intimidation, though it operates within the constraints of Florida's flat terrain and the residential setting typical of the region. Players encounter water hazards that are common to southwest Florida golf, along with strategic bunkering that requires careful course management. The layout serves primarily as an amenity for the surrounding community rather than as a tournament venue or destination course.

Like many Florida courses built during the development boom, Pinemoor West functions as part of the lifestyle infrastructure for seasonal residents and retirees drawn to the area's climate and Gulf Coast proximity. The course provides a playable test of golf in a setting shaped by the natural pine flatwoods and wetlands characteristic of this part of the state, adapted through Dye's design approach to create interest and challenge within the available landscape.