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Monarch Beach Golf Links

50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point, California 92629
(949) 248-3002, (949) 248-3014
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Monarch Beach Golf Links
A sunset view of a green at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Monarch Beach Golf Links
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A view from a bridge at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Monarch Beach Golf Links
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A view of green and bunkers on the left from Monarch Beach Golf Links
Monarch Beach Golf Links
A view from Monarch Beach Golf Links.
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About

Playing at Monarch Beach Golf Links will bring to mind the great traditions of Scottish links golf. The seaside course offers sweeping views of the oceanfront as well as a challenging and diverse layout. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the golf course, fully utilizing the dramatic bluffs and natural beauty of the landscape. The course offers small, rolling greens and tight fairways that are both kept in excellent condition. Strategically placed bunkers wait treacherously throughout the course and there are a number of tricky doglegs to watch out for. The course is on the shorter side but it is an excellent place to work on your iron game. Monarch Beach Golf Links' par-4 third hole is one of the most difficult. It plays along the ocean but don't let the views distract from the challenging green that is dramatically undulated.

Holes 18
Par 70
Length 6645 yds
Rating 78.2
Slope 143
Type Resort
Style Links
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
GPS
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Single Allowed
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Locker Rooms
Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1983) Donald Knott (1983) Gary Linn (1983) Mark Rathert (1983) Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design

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    (2025 #6)
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 268 reviews
89.2%
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268
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    3.9
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    3.9
  • Amenities
    4.7
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a beautifully maintained layout with challenging, undulating greens consistently impress recent golfers. Rounds regularly finish in under four hours, making this course a rewarding and well-paced experience.

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Golfers Often Mention

Course Challenges:
Bunkers 7
Undulating Greens 7
Water Hazards 6
Best For:
A Weekend Splurge 7
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
Advanced Golfers 6
Location is:
At a Resort 7

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p1ZrQJhSXYhSf52rPpaq
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Stunning views, friendly and helpful staff

Monarch Cafe is an added plus to this stunning course. Kudos to the crew that runs Monarch Cafe.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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PureJoy100
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Immaculate

Warm up facilities are immaculate, hitting mats, right next to chipping and putting greens, with Callaway range balls to hit making a warm up before your round so much fun and productive. Greens through out the course were amazing and the entire lay out was fun bun not too tough. Approach shots and greens is where the most challenging aspect. Views for days, hands down the best course and experience I’ve played to date.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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p1ZrQJhSXYhSf52rPpaq
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A+

The course is in great shape and the Monarch Cafe is so yummy.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162385288
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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5fnMG32Bt0ayANlcIzxd
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Greens had recently been aerated and pace was a little slow.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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Anonymous
Reviews 9
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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rodtidwell48
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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amoszhang412
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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cg2486
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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lynchman
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf with friends

Course is great to play, very pricey due to location . Was not made aware they were renovating hole 12 the 4 handicap par 5, they made it a 120yd par 3. Also shut down tee box on hole 14 to protect workers, shortening this hole by 65yds. Was made aware the night before via email. They did give each player a sleeve of golf balls for the inconvenience

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000004620846
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful..super slow

Great layout. Greens were pretty good, super friendly staff and cart girls. But pace of play was super slow

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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trettem10
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Great course.. no marshal

Love this course it’s great. Some of the people playing it not so much. Doesn’t seem to be a marshal that monitors pace of play.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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katBeeGolfs
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cleared up into a great day!

Got a great deal on Golf Now, started out with typical Southern California marine layer. The day broke around home 8, ended up sunny and beautiful and perfect conditions. Slight breeze, but beautiful conditions and great pace of play, with just a twosome love Monarch! paired with Sam, great young golfer for a fun round, 99% of golfers are just great people! Monarch always one of my favorites.xo

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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47golf
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Wasnt aware that greens were just punched. With all of the recent rain, would have thought that the fairways would have been in better shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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zeskenazi99
Reviews 40
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 01/02/2026

Thank you zeskenazi99 for taking the time to review us. Visit again soon -

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Anonymous
Reviews 91
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/24/2025

Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5-stars!!!!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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dufferaguilar
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing!

The course was absolutely beautiful and everyone that works there is super friendly and welcoming! Had a fabulous experience! Hope to play there again soon!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/24/2025

Thank you, dufferaguilar, for taking the time to share your experience! We also hope you can join us again soon!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Anonymous
Reviews 67
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/24/2025

Thank you for the 5-star review!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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SoCalBlue
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens designed by the Devil

Fantastic course. In great shape. Played in under 4 hours. Staff was great. Greens are undulating and diabolical. Pricey but had a great time.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/24/2025

Thank you, SoCalBlue, for taking the time to rate us on GolfPass! Our green are tough!!!

Visit again soon -

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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Hunter34168
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 10/24/2025

Thank you, Hunter34168, for rating us 5-stars!!

- Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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