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What golf facilities are available to members of Pelican Sound Golf & River Club?
A 27-hole championship golf course designed by course architect Chip Powell and Senior PGA Tour player and Pelican Sound resident, Mike Hill: the River, the Lakes and the Sound. The golf facilities also include a golf shop, and a practice area with chipping and putting areas, and an aqua driving range.
When is the golf shop open?
The golf shop is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except from May to October. The shop is closed on Mondays and open 7:00am to 4:00pm.
How do I make a tee time?
You may make a tee time request by using the Chelsea Tee Time System, on the web at http://golf.pelicansoundgrc.com, by phone at 239.498.9095 or on the touch screens outside the golf shop.
How does Chelsea award tee times?
Tee time placement is based on your play history over a ten-day period.
The fewer points you have, the more likely you will be awarded the tee time you request.
The system assigns one point for placement and one point the day of play.
One point is assigned for any guest playing with you.
For individual request, Chelsea bases the total number of points assigned to the individual golfer within the last ten days, not the household. i.e. husband & wife.
For groups of two or more golfers, the play history of all golfers is added together and divided by the number of players in the group. Tee times are assigned with the lowest average total being placed first.
When can I make requests for tee times?
Member requests can be made 10 days in advance, after 5:30 on the day of the request.
Lessee requests can be made 7 days in advance, after 5:30 on the day of the request.
Unaccompanied registered houseguests may make tee times 2 days in advance at the golf shop or may make a tee time at the golf shop the day of play.
When will my tee time be confirmed?
Tee times can be confirmed four days prior to the requested date of play through Chelsea.
If you use the Internet and have an email on file, a confirmation will be sent to your email address.
What if I have questions about Chelsea?
Please come to the golf shop at non-peak afternoon hours for individual questions or to schedule a time for one-on-one assistance.
What is the dress code for playing golf?
Men: All shirts must have collars with the exception of micro-fiber golf shirts with sleeves.
Ladies: Dresses, skirts, skorts and shorts, which are no higher than mid-thigh length; slacks and capris.
Warm up suits (not sweat wear) are permitted during inclement weather. All shirts must be tucked in except those designed to be worn as outer garments.
Not Acceptable: Jeans, denim wear, sweat pants, cut -off pants (to include tattered appearing shorts), bathing suits, running shorts, gym shorts, tank tops, football/rugby/sports jerseys, and midriff shirts, halters, tube tops and racer back shirts are not acceptable.
Can I invite guests to play golf?
•Yes, When requesting a tee time on Chlesea you will enter your member number for each guest you want to play with. At time of play guests will pay the prevailing Member/Guest rate for golf.
•Guests playing without a member cannot use a member’s number to secure a tee time.
•Unaccompanied registered houseguests may make tee-times two days in advance at the golf shop or they may make a tee time at the golf shop the day of play. (Tee times on the day of play are not guaranteed.)
At time of play guests will pay the prevailing Member/Guest rate for golf.
• Guest play is restricted from November, December and April after 10:00am on weekdays and after 11:00am on weekends. January thru March, after 12:30pm daily.
Note: Guest usage of the driving range is only permitted when accompanied by the member or as a registered houseguest.
When can I use the driving range?
Driving range hours are 7:00 a.m. until dusk
During certain times of the year, the range will close before dark. This is necessary to retrieve balls for use in the morning.
No sign up is needed.
Golf dress code applies.
The member must accompany their guest unless they are registered houseguests.
Is the golf course available at anytime for biking, jogging, rollerblading, etc?
No. The golf course is for golfers only.
This rule is to protect residents and guests from the dangers associated with a golf course such as errant golf shots, maintenance vehicles and chemical applications applied to the course.
If you are not playing golf, you should not be on the golf course. This includes jogging, ball-hawking, dog-walking and any other non-golf activity on the course.
How do I establish a Handicap?
In order to play in our golf events, you will need an established USGA Handicap.
Come to the golf shop to receive your GHIN user number.
Enter your score in the handicap computer after each round.
Scores for every round played must be entered.
If you have current scores from another golf club, bring the scores into the golf shop so the staff may assist you with entering them.
Whom do I contact to get a golf lesson or attend a golf clinic?
We have a number of professionals on our staff able to assist golfers of all skill levels.
You may request a specific Golf Professional or one can be assigned to you.
Please come to the golf shop or phone 948-4333.
Clinics are scheduled October to April at 9:00 am .
Women’s clinics are on Monday and Friday and Men’s clinics are on Tuesdays.
What happens if it rains during my golf round?
If you have completed four holes of golf, you will receive a 9-hole rain check.
If you have completed thirteen holes of golf, it is considered a full round.
Please see the Golf Rules in the Pelican Sound Rules and Regulations for more information.
How do I enter special golf events?
Sign up for Men’s and Ladies Day on Chelsea seven days in advance.
Sign up for Sunday Couples event on Chelsea fourteen days in advance.
Sign up for Twilight at the golf shop fourteen days in advance.
Sign up deadline for all events is by noon, two days prior to the event.
On Chelsea: Register for these programs under “REQUEST” then, tab on “ADD AN EVENT REQUEST”.
Can I walk the golf course when I play?
Members may walk the course after 3:30 p.m. any day of the week.
You may make a request in the Chelsea System, make sure to designate you are walking.
You must check in before going out on the course.
All play must start on the number one tee of the course being played.
What is Pelican Sound’s Hole-In-One Club?
The Hole-In-One Club is a voluntary program open to all members.
The lucky golfer who makes a hole-in-one receives a commemorative plaque and one complimentary beverage is offered to all present in the Golf Club Grille Room following the hole-in-one until 5:00 p.m.
Interested members can pick up applications in the golf shop.
A $5 fee per person will be added to your account upon joining and after each hole-in-one.
What are reciprocals?
Each year from May through October, Pelican Sound participates in a reciprocal program with other local clubs.
Arrangements to play golf at these clubs must be made through our golf shop.
Specifics on the area clubs participating in this program are available online and at the golf shop two weeks prior to reciprocal season.
Can I own my own golf cart?
Yes. Privately owned golf carts must be approved by the Director of Golf or Club designee for their compliance with color, appearance, safety, equipment and other standards set forth herein and as may be determined by the Club. Members may order private golf carts from the supplier with the assistance of the Director of Golf or Club designee. This will ensure that each private golf cart meets the standards set by the Club.
The right to use a privately owned golf cart is nontransferable.
An annual private trail fee is charged to members with private carts.
This fee non-refundable and non-transferable.
The annual trail fee includes the member, spouse and the member’s children twenty-four and under whom are living at home or attending school full-time.
Members with private golf carts must check in at the Golf Shop prior to beginning play.
For a complete list of requirements, please consult Pelican Sound's Rules & Regulations.
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