Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

What Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club does

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is a private and semi-private golf and country club located in Venice, Florida, operating on a 1,000-acre master-planned site with a 22,000 square-foot clubhouse and 1,355 homesites within a gated residential community. The facility centers on a 27-hole championship golf course composed of three nine-hole rotations — Meadows, Preserve, and Hatchett Creek — originally designed by Ted McAnlis and opened in 1995 under developer Sam Rodgers. The club serves four primary customer segments: resident members within the Pelican Pointe community, outside golf members, daily-fee golfers, and event customers (tournaments, outings, weddings, and special functions).

The club generates revenue through a multi-stream model including golf memberships (with a Gateway Membership priced at $4,500 in initiation fees), daily green fees ranging from $49 to $139, food and beverage operations, tournament and outing event packages, and wedding/special event hosting. Operations are managed by Littlestone Management LLC under Managing Director Tom Weaver, with a staff of approximately 19 employees supported by PGA and LPGA professionals, including an LPGA National Teacher of the Year.

The club is currently in an active reinvestment cycle: the Meadows nine was renovated in 2025, the Preserve nine is scheduled to close for renovation in May 2026, and the Hatchett Creek nine is slated for 2027. Four dedicated pickleball courts are scheduled to open in Q1 2026, expanding the amenity mix beyond golf. The practice facility was re-leveled and regrassed in 2025. The club has received the Venice Gondolier Sun Readers' Choice award annually since 2001 and has been named Best Golf & Country Club in Venice since 2002, including a #1 ranking in 2025.

Name

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Website

https://pelicanpointeclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is a private and semi-private 27-hole golf and country club in Venice, Florida, serving 1,355 resident homesites and outside members with golf memberships, daily-fee play, F&B, and event hosting, currently undergoing a multi-year course renovation cycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Country club membership
• Golf instruction services
• Wedding event venue
• Recreational amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Non-equity golf memberships with initiation fees. Gateway Memberships available for $4,500 (2026). Includes access to all 27 holes, practice facilities, tournaments, and club events. No food/beverage minimums or capital assessments required.
2. Daily Green Fees: Public and member green fees ranging from $49-$139 depending on season. Includes green fee, golf cart, and range balls. Morning and afternoon tee times available.
3. Food and Beverage: Daily lunch service in Grille Room (11am-3pm), award-winning holiday brunches, and event catering. Viewed as primary gathering spot for local community.
4. Tournament and Outing Events: Corporate, charity, and group golf outings accommodating 20-200+ players. Customized event formats and menu planning by award-winning F&B department.
5. Weddings and Special Events: Custom weddings, anniversaries, and social functions hosted in 22,000 sq ft clubhouse. Personal tour and customized menu planning offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club operates a 27-hole championship golf facility across three nine-hole courses (Meadows, Preserve, Hatchett Creek) in Venice, Florida, offering public green fees, non-equity golf memberships, and resident social memberships. The club supplements golf with professional instruction, tennis and pickleball courts, a junior Olympic swimming pool, a fitness center, daily dining at The Grille, and banquet/event hosting including weddings and corporate outings within its 22,000 sq ft clubhouse.

Product overview

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is a master-planned residential golf community combining a 27-hole championship golf facility with diverse recreational amenities and hospitality services. The core product is championship golf across three nine-hole courses (Meadows, Preserve, and Hatchett Creek), complemented by a practice facility and professional instruction from PGA and LPGA trained staff including a former LPGA National Teacher of the Year. Beyond golf, the club offers tennis, pickleball (four dedicated courts opened 2026), swimming, and fitness amenities, alongside dining services at The Grille and event venues for weddings and banquets. Membership programs include golf and social options for residents and the general public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf (27-Hole Facility) Public and member play on three nine-hole courses that combine into three distinct 18-hole configurations, ranging from 5,326 to 7,182 yards with USGA ratings from 66.9 to 74.5, designed by Ted McAnlis.
• Golf Instruction

Quantifiable outcome

• Reader's Choice Award - Every year since 2001 (25+ years)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub membership in USGA provides standards, handicapping systems, and tournament frameworks. Enables the club to offer official handicaps and participate in USGA events.
• National Golf Foundation (NGF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub membership in NGF provides industry research, benchmarking, and best practices for golf facility operations.
• National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub membership in NGCOA provides advocacy, operational resources, and networking for golf course owners and operators.
• Littlestone Management LLCcoreOthersClub management company overseeing operations. Tom Weaver PGA serves as Managing Director. Manages day-to-day club operations, membership sales, and facility management.
• Argus Management CompanyminorOthersProperty management company handling certain neighborhoods within Pelican Pointe community. Contact: 941-408-7413.
• Lighthouse Property ManagementminorOthersProperty management company handling Sanctuary, Villas, Reserve, Arbors & Master neighborhoods. Contact: 941-966-6844.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Waterford Golf Links: Semi-private golf facility in Venice, FL, operating directly within Pelican Pointe's core service area with overlapping members, daily-fee pricing, and tournament business.
• Plantation Golf & Country Club: Equity-based country club located in Venice, FL, the same primary market as Pelican Pointe; offers comparable golf, dining, and event facilities and competes head-to-head for members and outings.
• Capri Isles Golf Club: Semi-private golf facility in Sarasota County with comparable morning/afternoon green-fee model, public play, and tournament-outing capability overlapping Pelican Pointe's addressable market.
• Calusa Lakes Golf Club: Semi-private golf club in Nokomis, FL (an explicitly named feeder market for Pelican Pointe); similar public green-fee pricing structure, tournament hosting, and instruction offerings.
• Boca Royale Golf & Racquet Club: Semi-private golf and racquet club in Englewood, FL — one of the feeder markets Pelican Pointe explicitly targets — offering similar golf, tennis, dining, and social membership structures.
• Venetian Golf & River Club: Semi-private golf and country club in North Naples, FL, with comparable Hurdzan-Fry-designed course, residential community integration, and tournament/event hosting model — directly competes for SW Florida golfers.
• The Founders Club: Private golf community in Sarasota, FL, with comparable member-based play, social programming, and event hosting model; serves the same SW Florida luxury golf demographic.
• Sarasota National Golf Club: Golf community in Sarasota County serving the same broader Sarasota/Venice corridor; comparable semi-private membership, 18-hole championship layout, and bundled community amenities.

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: Largest third-party golf and club-management company globally — directly relevant because Littlestone Management (Pelican Pointe's operator) competes with Troon-affiliated firms for management contracts and operational benchmarks across the same semi-private segment.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large national operator of golf, country, and city clubs serving similar membership models, tournament operations, and event-hosting services across hundreds of properties — broadest peer reference for operations and management benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=UND5LrSqqko&feature=youtu.be
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pelican-pointe-golf-&-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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