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Monarch Beach Golf Links
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (W) | 70 | 6645 yards | 78.2 | 143 |
| Black | 70 | 6645 yards | 71.9 | 130 |
| Black/Orange (W) | 70 | 6275 yards | 76.7 | 140 |
| Black/Orange | 70 | 6275 yards | 70.7 | 127 |
| Orange | 70 | 6052 yards | 69.7 | 125 |
| Orange (W) | 70 | 6052 yards | 75.5 | 137 |
| Orange/Gold | 70 | 5846 yards | 68.6 | 122 |
| Orange/Gold (W) | 70 | 5846 yards | 74.1 | 134 |
| Gold | 70 | 5612 yards | 67.4 | 120 |
| Gold (W) | 70 | 5612 yards | 72.9 | 131 |
| Platinum | 70 | 5050 yards | 64.6 | 113 |
| Platinum (W) | 70 | 5050 yards | 69.8 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.9/130 W: 78.2/143 | 437 | 446 | 315 | 185 | 217 | 400 | 612 | 436 | 512 | 3560 | 417 | 405 | 542 | 155 | 385 | 185 | 424 | 172 | 400 | 3085 | 6645 |
| Black/Orange M: 70.7/127 W: 76.7/140 | 376 | 446 | 315 | 185 | 193 | 400 | 550 | 387 | 512 | 3364 | 346 | 405 | 526 | 146 | 385 | 165 | 366 | 172 | 400 | 2911 | 6275 |
| Orange M: 69.7/125 W: 75.5/137 | 376 | 410 | 295 | 162 | 193 | 376 | 550 | 387 | 495 | 3244 | 346 | 365 | 526 | 146 | 375 | 165 | 366 | 150 | 369 | 2808 | 6052 |
| Orange/Gold M: 68.6/122 W: 74.1/134 | 376 | 388 | 295 | 162 | 193 | 376 | 517 | 357 | 472 | 3136 | 346 | 365 | 496 | 127 | 354 | 137 | 366 | 150 | 369 | 2710 | 5846 |
| Gold M: 67.4/120 W: 72.9/131 | 354 | 388 | 278 | 151 | 168 | 366 | 517 | 357 | 472 | 3051 | 333 | 342 | 496 | 127 | 354 | 137 | 305 | 128 | 339 | 2561 | 5612 |
| Platinum M: 64.6/113 W: 69.8/124 | 319 | 356 | 258 | 132 | 150 | 346 | 499 | 296 | 436 | 2792 | 306 | 303 | 456 | 90 | 323 | 105 | 268 | 110 | 297 | 2258 | 5050 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 |
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Signature hole #3 Photo submitted by Brianoconnor5 on 02/23/2013
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Made me want to take a swim! Photo submitted by jjkozi on 10/09/2012
Thank you, michieki for taking the time to review your visit with us. We hope you can golf with us again soon!!
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Greetings u1722369746,
We are sorry to feel you didn't find the value in your visit with us. There are options to enjoy golf with us for a lower rate.
Regardless, thank you for spending the day with us.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Good course, excellent staff, strange tipping policy.
The strange part. I was led to believe when checking in, the tip % added to the green fees was a composite for all staff. First time I had encountered an add on in advance, pick your tip % at check in.
Found out later it was pro shop personnel only who shared in the tip.
Went back in the pro shop, asked that they split the 20% of the total with the club cleaner, the valet, and the marshal, as well as the shop staff.
Kind of perplexing-I like the one tip for all, but think the one minute check in doesn’t warrant the whole $ 105 tip.
The shop said it only slit when requested Troon, you should at least explain what the system is.
Greetings!
Thank you for sharing your experience - we have already brought this review to our team to figure out a better way to explain the gratuity option at the Golf Shop counter. We were glad you were able to visit recently between weather systems and experience the beauty that is MBGL!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you, Hitoshi06 for taking the time to rate us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for taking the time to rate us 4-stars!
Regards, Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Course is poorly managed compared to similarly priced nearby courses.
Greetings - we'd like to understand more of your feedback and we strive to provide a 5-start experience. would you be able to expand on your review? Please feel free to reach out to me at elohman@monarchbeachgolf.com.
Regards, Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you, Plaurent01 for taking the time to rate us 5-stars!
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for taking the time to rate us!
- Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Twilight’s the value tee time
Happened to find a hot deal tee time just an hour before. The course conditions were great and the staff was also super nice. Once I get to know the course layout, it’ll be very interesting course to play as it is not long but there were a lot of hidden obstacles.
Beautiful..... but not worth it
For $300 there should be a range, bunkers should be consistent and no way should you be waiting on the T box or fairway for slower groups to clear. Beautiful course, staff is great..... but not worth it
I agree!
Very marginal practice area!
Greetings Petehilke2021,
Thank you for sharing your experience, though we are sad to hear you felt it wasn't worth it. We will share your words regarding our team members and wish you the best.
-Eric Lohman, PGA GM
overpriced resort course
Agree with reviews that you'll be disappointed if this course is your destination. It's a nice resort course with wide and favorably sloped fairways. Only two holes are scenic and it is not walkable. I played 18 holes in an outing on Saturday and played 9 holes late afternoon the next day. The $131 was for the 9 holes. If you are going to play 9, make sure you play the front.
Greetings,
We thank you for taking the time to rate your experience. We understand we aren't for everyone, but hope we do have the opportunity to host you again.
-Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you, rschot23, for taking the time to rate us. We hope next time you visit us it is more of a 4 or 5 star experience.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Fun course
Fun course with some nice water holes and creative shots needed. Only two holes on the beach if you think it is an ocean course it is not really.
Staff was very friendly at all locations pro shop, snack shop, Marshall, etc..
No driving range but hitting area was good for warm up.
Thank you, tshedeed, for taking the time share your experience. We hope you have time to visit us again.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for taking the time to rate us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Dana Point Delight
If you ever thought about playing Monarch Beach and just haven't done it......don't wait! It is a tough but fair course and the conditions are wonderful. The fairways and greens are well maintained and the views are just as good.
I Played as a single as was paired with some local players. I couldn't have had picked nicer and more helpful playing companions for my first outing there.
Treat yourself and friends and book a round soon.
Thank you for taking the time to share your words and experience. We hope you have a chance to play with us again soon.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
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Thank you, 100Bones100 for rating us 5-stars! Visit again soon!!
Eric Lohman, PGA GM