Pelican Hill Golf Club

About Pelican Hill Golf Club

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more dramatically situated golf course in Southern California. Perched on the bluffs above Crystal Cove State Park, this Tom Fazio design takes full advantage of the rugged coastal terrain, with several holes offering commanding views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The routing is particularly clever on the back nine, where Fazio routed holes through natural canyons and along ridgelines, creating elevation changes that are rare for resort courses in this area. What sets this course apart is the conditioning and attention to detail you'd expect from a resort that charges premium rates. The bentgrass fairways and greens are maintained to country club standards year-round, and the landscaping seamlessly blends native coastal vegetation with more manicured resort aesthetics. While it's certainly expensive, the combination of ocean views, thoughtful design, and pristine conditions makes it worth the splurge for golfers who want the full Newport Coast experience. Just don't expect a quick round – the course stays busy, and those ocean views will have you reaching for your camera more than you planned.

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