Pelican Sound Golf & River Club

Pelican Sound Golf & River Club is a private, gated community in Estero, featuring 27 holes of championship golf, three dining options, tennis, pickleball, a fitness center, and multiple pools.

The community offers single-family homes, coach homes, and condos, all with bundled golf membership. Residents enjoy direct Gulf access via the community boat launch, making it ideal for boaters and golfers alike. Located near beaches, shopping, and dining, Pelican Sound provides a perfect combination of resort-style Florida living and championship golf.

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Membership Information

  • Membership Type: Bundled Golf
  • # of Golf Members/Doors: 1,299

Membership Fees

  • Golf Capital/Transfer Fee: $10,745
  • Golf Annual Dues: $10,745
  • Social Initiation Fee: N/A
  • Social Annual Dues: N/A

Course Information

  • 27 holes
  • Use your own Golf Cart on the course: Yes
  • Course Architect: Chip Powell and Mike Hill

Bonita Bay Club Course Information

Opened:1989
Architect:Gordon Lewis
Number of Courses:1 (18 Holes)
Caddies Available:No
Own your own cart:No
Practice Range:Yes

Bonita Bay Club Course Rating

Par: 72 Holes: 18YardsRatingSlope
Championship683273.1130
Tournament645371.1128
Back601169.1124
Middle524365.9114
Ladies Tees:
Middle524371.0123
Forward/Red471167.1112

Amenities

  • Gated
  • 27 hole Golf course
  • Driving Range
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball 
  • Bocce
  • Fitness Center
  • Cabana Bar 
  • Two Restaurants
  • Playground
  • Dog Park
  • Boating/Kayaking access
  • Shuttle to Lovers Key State Park
  • Certified Audubon Sanctuary

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