The schmoozing starts before you even play. Bag guys, pro shop people, guy in the locker room fawn all over your every need or want. The only thing missing are the 2 slaves on either side of the pro s... Continue »

The schmoozing starts before you even play. Bag guys, pro shop people, guy in the locker room fawn all over your every need or want. The only thing missing are the 2 slaves on either side of the pro shop counter manually fanning you with big, oversize palm leaves. I expected the palm leaves for $235/round. Course was in good to excellent shape. Tees, fairways, rough, bunkers and greens were all very true and very uniform. Course is basically the same as before but the turf is much better. Practice facility is pretty nice as well. Food was above average and overall, playing with a deep marine blue ocean as your backdrop speckled with snow white sailboats and watching pelicans fly by, well, it ain't your typical day at the muni. I enjoyed the day immensely. Will play the other side to see the "changes" there next week.

What a beautiful course and layout. Conditions are pristine and the views are amazing. Hard to keep focus on your game in such an amazing setting. The rough is really thick, keep the ball in the fairw... Continue »

What a beautiful course and layout. Conditions are pristine and the views are amazing. Hard to keep focus on your game in such an amazing setting. The rough is really thick, keep the ball in the fairway if you want to shoot low. If you can afford to play any course just once this is it.

Played the North course on 4/20. Wonderful course in great shape. It is pricey, but if you are willing to spend $235 on a round of golf, then this is a good place to do it. Tom Fazio at his best, v... Continue »

Played the North course on 4/20. Wonderful course in great shape. It is pricey, but if you are willing to spend $235 on a round of golf, then this is a good place to do it. Tom Fazio at his best, very fair course. Customer service and clubhouse facilities are top notch.

Played recently at Pelican Hill's North course. I can say from the time you pull up to the time you leave you are well cared for. Great clubhouse (watched the Masters there) and truly an very nice Gol... Continue »

Played recently at Pelican Hill's North course. I can say from the time you pull up to the time you leave you are well cared for. Great clubhouse (watched the Masters there) and truly an very nice Golf Shop as well. Staff was top notch from bag drop to clubhouse. The driving range is a little weak with mats to hit off. I felt for the $, you should get to hit of grass. The course itself was great overall with the views, etc. I won't say it was the best conditioned course, but it was very good. Greens super fast, and difficult pin positions made it fun too. Overall, I like the course, staff and clubhouse better than TRUMP, but the condition of TRUMP was better.

Played on 12/27 with a 10:35 tee time. Cool and windy but a spectacular day for oceanside golf. I have always enjoyed this course but for $235 I'm looking for perfection. This is basically the same... Continue »

Played on 12/27 with a 10:35 tee time. Cool and windy but a spectacular day for oceanside golf. I have always enjoyed this course but for $235 I'm looking for perfection. This is basically the same course as before the closure with some refinements. The course has been lengthened a little. Some bunkers moved around, new fairway turf and new turf grown longer in the rough areas. The greens have wider aprons and a new laserlink system has been installed. Each cart has a hand held laser gun that picks up a target imbedded in the flagstick for accurate distance readings to the hole. These worked well but I still prefer my range finder as I get distances to hazards, etc. Lot's of employees but customer service a little spotty as described below. Curbside drop off was top notch. They also place your bag on the driving range (balls are included in the $235) and offer you bottled water. Nice touch. Unfortunately you hit off of artificial turf. The putting green is adequate (barely) and there is no short game area for chipping, sand, etc. There appeared to be another area for lessons on the other side of the range - probably for lessons. I believe there may have been a short game area at that location. The pro shop was nicely appointed. Not as much service in the pro shop. It took too long to get someone's attention to check in. There is a bit of a drive to the first tee and the starter was knowledgeable but they do not track pin placements for you (due to the laserlink system?). Ocean views from nearly every hole make the $235 nearly worth spending on a clear day like ours. The ocean views were spectacular with visibility past Catalina out to San Clemente Island. $10 million+ homes added to the view. The wind made the course a bit more challenging. The course was well maintained. Marshals were not evident this day and we ended up waiting on nearly every hole. The standard at this course is apparently 5 hours and 15 minutes. We finished in 5 1/2 hours. The views kept us entertained but there was really no reason to tolerate slow play. Due to the ongoing construction and layout, there is no opportunity for a snack at the turn. You must rely on the beverage carts. We saw them about three times during the round. Warm towels at the end of the round were a nice touch. The men's locker room was goergus but seemed unattended. The 19th hole was very nice, albeit expensive. $12 + cocktails. The pizza was very good. Bottom line -- this is the essentially the same course at a much higher price. Twilight rates are $149 -- a $50 increase from the old prices. Although I enjoyed the day immensly, at $235 I doubt I will be back soon.

Pelican has the two best courses in Orange County. They are challenging, greens are fast and the whole experience is incredible. I would say these are a must play if you have not played them. You c... Continue »

Pelican has the two best courses in Orange County. They are challenging, greens are fast and the whole experience is incredible. I would say these are a must play if you have not played them. You cannot go wrong with either course, but I perfer the south because it takes you closer to the ocean.

PLAYED ON TUE 11/29. TEE TIME WAS 12:30. COURSE WAS GREAT TEE BOXES, FAIRWAYS, GREENS. GREAT PACE & GREAT PEOPLE FROM THE ONES THAT TAKECARE OF YOUR CLUBS TO THE PROSHOP. IT'S TO BAD THAT THIS COURSE ... Continue »

PLAYED ON TUE 11/29. TEE TIME WAS 12:30. COURSE WAS GREAT TEE BOXES, FAIRWAYS, GREENS. GREAT PACE & GREAT PEOPLE FROM THE ONES THAT TAKECARE OF YOUR CLUBS TO THE PROSHOP. IT'S TO BAD THAT THIS COURSE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO YEARS. LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING HERE WHEN THEY REOPEN. YES I WAS ONE OF THE ONES THAT TOOK AFEW TEE BOX MARKERS FROM THE COURSE. HEY THEY WILL HAVE NEW ONES WHEN THEY REOPEN. LOOK FOR THEM ON EBAY!!!

for some reason i felt closer to GOD out here. i had chance to play here on thanksgiving morning. incredible. i have dreams about being on a course like PELICAN. too bad they are shutting down until ... Continue »

for some reason i felt closer to GOD out here. i had chance to play here on thanksgiving morning. incredible. i have dreams about being on a course like PELICAN. too bad they are shutting down until 2007 for the remodeling of the resort and spa (i think).
the course actually wasn't in better shape than a course like empire lakes, but that doesn't mean this course sucked. the course layout and design were perfect. the greens were excellent...and watch out because everything rolls towards the ocean.

TO THE GROUP BEHIND US ON THANKSGIVING MORNING: (if you do read this board):
thank you for showing much class out on a course that most people will never have a chance to play. you guys were the perfect example of why GOD should not let some reproduce. but it was very funny to me when we got to the club house and not ONE of you dared to look in my direction. what a bunch of wussies.

Played on 8/11/05

Played on 8/11/05