22701 Pelican Hill Rd South,
Newport Coast, California 92657
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+1 (949) 467 6800Pro shop
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The Pelican Hill Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal bushland, oceanside and residential.
Designer:
Tom Fazio
Above distances are for the Ocean North course. Also at Pelican Hill is the 18-hole Ocean North course (par-71; 6,945 yards from back tees; rating 73.3).
33.586048
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6 miles SE of Newport Beach / 45 miles SE of Los Angeles
From Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, turn inland (east) onto Newport Coast Drive. After o.3 miles turn left into Pelican Hill Road and follow signs to golf. Alternatively, from Hwy 73 (San Joaquin Hills Toll Road) between Costa Mesa and Laguna Niguel, take exit 11 (Newport Coast Drive) and head south on Newport Coast Drive. After approximately 3.5 miles, turn right into Pelican Hill Road and follow signs to golf.
Pelican Hill (South)
Pelican Hill Golf Club (South course): Recently upgraded by original designer Tom Fazio, both the Ocean North and Ocean South courses at Pelican Hill provide a fabulously scenic and challenging golf experience. Both layouts are right up there with the best of California's world-class coastal golf courses.
The shorter South course is often the first choice of visiting golfers, with three clifftop holes getting you right alongside the ocean. The par-4 11th and a pair of short par-3s at 12 and 13 provide the oceanside highlights during your round. As you play these two par-3s, beautiful Crystal Cove State Beach and Little Treasure Cove are receptive to stray shots hit too far left.
Variety is a key ingredient of this superb undulating Fazio layout. Pelican Hill's South, like the North, has many holes that sweep through rugged bushland terrain, framed by eucalyptus and sage trees, with many elevation changes, and fairways occasionally flanked by deep canyons and ravines. Golfing challenges and ocean views abound, while the greenside bunkering and large undulating greens will ensure your short game is fully tested.
Although one or two holes are partly lined by real estate, the accent here is most definitely on the splendid coexistence of a wonderful golf course with its natural environment - both in amongst the coastal scrubland, and briefly along the seashore itself.
Stay&Play at Pelican Hill: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts compulsory.
Excellent
The clubhouse and properties at The Resort at Pelican Hill follow the classical influences of Palladian architecture. Andrea Palladio (1508-80) was arguably the most acclaimed architect of the European Renaissance period. Celebrated for his churches, villas and palaces in northern Italy, he became one of the most influential Italian architects, drawing on the crisp lines, elegant proportions and decorative porticos found in the architecture of ancient Rome and Greece.
Pelican Hill, along with nearby Oak Creek (also Tom Fazio designed), is owned and managed by The Irvine Company.
South course:
California's 57th best course in California (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, California 29657.
+1 (888) 507 6427
Visit websiteThe Resort at Pelican Hill not only boasts two fabulous Tom Fazio designed golf courses, but luxury resort accommodation in elegant guest rooms, suites, bungalows and villas. The resort offers all the amenities of a luxury hotel, including top-quality restaurants, world-class spa facilities, Camp Pelican (for ages 4-12), function space and a "Coliseum" pool.
Pelican Hill (Ocean North and Ocean South courses)
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Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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