Monarch Beach Golf Links
A sunset view of a green at Monarch Beach Golf Links.
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4.5
252 Reviews (252)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
89.8%
Recommend this course
216 out of 252 reviews
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4.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6645 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.5

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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4.5
252 Reviews (252)
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Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Two fairways under repair

We had a great time and the course was in very good shape. The only disappointment (which we knew about) was fairways 6 and 7 were under repair and they made both holes very short par 3's. I understand these two holes should be back in operation in a month or so and we look forward to coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 07/01/2022

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Please do return as both of those fairways are looking so healthy!

Happy Golfing!

-Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bob

very nice course, just 3 holes under construction so we lose a lot of fun, hopefully they can finish the construction in next couple month.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 04/29/2022

Thank you, Bob for taking the time to rate your experience. We will be completing the project within the next month so you'll have to come back and see the finished project!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing experience. Greens were perfect! Views are outstanding. Challenging but VERY playable. ?Used every club in my bag. Highly recommend to others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 04/13/2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and rate us 5-stars. Visit again soon!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 04/13/2022

Thank you for rating us 5-stars!

Visit again soon,

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Cancellation policy is too strict

My wife and I get ill on the day (Mar 12th). Our TEE time was 13:10 PM. In the morning, I tried to cancel the booking, but failed. I made a phone call several times dire tly to the golf proshop, but failed to talk to the sraff working there.

We are very much disappointed to see that you charged full money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/18/2022

Greetings,

We apologize for this experience as booking tee times through Golf Now has a stricter cancellation policy than booking directly with us. Additionally, booking directly with us allows for more flexibility and typically a better rate. We understand if you choose not to visit us again, but we do invite you to return at a heavily discounted rate. Simply connect with me, Jackie, if this is something you're interested in. Once again, we apologize for this experience and hope you and your wife are feeling better.

Regards,

Jackie Riegle, PGA

jriegle@monarchbeachgolf.com

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow! So much fun

What a great course. The staff is beyond friendly. From the valet to the course marshals. Customer service was impeccable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/11/2022

Thank you for the stellar review. Visit again soon!!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/04/2022

Thank you for rating us 5-stars. Visit again soon!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/04/2022

Thank you for rating us 5-stars. Visit again soon!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth it !

From staff to course was impressed by all ! Great and difficult greens! Not very long , but the greens are the teeth of the course! Great views of the ocean and the vibe of Dana Point was spectacular. Hope this helps!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 03/11/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to rate and review your visit with us. We hope you have a chance to visit us again soon!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Bare Dirt & Divots Everywhere

The course is in terrible condition. We were told it was because they did not overseed this year?? Love this course, but right now huge bare dirt spots and literally hundreds of divots near the greens. I recommend you go elsewhere until conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 01/21/2022

Thank you so rating us 5-stars!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 01/21/2022

Thank you so rating us 5-stars!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 01/21/2022

Hello,

We are sorry to read you had a 2-star experience. We would like to understand why as are always striving to improve. Reach out to me if you'd like to discuss.

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course. Better Staff

Great SoCal course. I probably have reason to feel insecure with the state of my game playing a course like. That being said the course is beyond beautiful and the staff was great. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 01/21/2022

Thank you so rating us 5-stars!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 12/03/2021

We appreciate you rating us 5-stars! Though it seems you rated us twice (see reviews). We obviously like this one more than the 4-star review ;)

We hope you can visit us again & enjoy a 5-star experience!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Views, Layour, Staff - But Overpriced For The Conditions

Everything was great (staff, layout, beach views) but they charged $200 while the course was under quite a bit of maintenance that wasn’t advertised. It was overpriced for that alone but also had punched/sanded greens also not advertised.

I would play this course again for $200 when it’s in tip top shape as the views are awesome. But under current conditions price should be half that.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A forgiving beauty

We played on a chilly overcast day but really didn't notice it as the greens were well kept and fairways layer out nicely before you. I'll bet on a usual SoCal type day it would have been awesome playing along the pacific.

The only knick would be that we got behind a scramble tournament which reminded us that it was very chilly (stood around a bit). But still a great course and I will definitely play again...soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 11/05/2021

Glad you were able to join us for a round! We hope you can return next spring/summer to catch us on a beautiful warm coastal day!

Thanks again,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 10/22/2021

Thank you for taking the time to rate us 4-stars!

Regards,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
675883f1-81ad-5c0f-be3a-45663fa9fa02
Commented on 10/15/2021

Thank you for rating us 5-stars! Visit again soon,

Eric Lohman, PGA GM

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