Monarch Beach Golf Links
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.
| 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
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.
Thank you so rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
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
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.
Thank you so rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
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
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.
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!
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
Thank you for taking the time to rate us 4-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for rating us 5-stars! Visit again soon,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
It’s alright
Not worth $280. Cool hole on the water, some bare spots on fairways greens were in great shape. I thought it would have been better
Greetings KyleWalker02840,
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit with us. We understand your opinion, though we wish you felt it was more than a 3-star experience. We wish you well, and happy golfing.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Beautiful Course to Play
Monarch Beach is easily one of my favorite courses. Each hole is unique and challenging. Gorgeous views of the ocean from multiple holes, especially the third hole, which is adjacent to a beach. Kaitlyn in the pro shop also adds a great touch to the experience with her wonderful customer service. She even remembered me from about six weeks ago when she put me in touch with someone who could order a special shirt for my husband. She could recall very specific details of our prior conversation. Very impressive! I can’t wait to play again in two weeks!
Greetings!
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your visits with us! We will be sure to pass along your kind message about our valued team member! We look forward to hosting you many more time!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Can’t beat it
Always in great condition, first class resort style amenities and service, not to mention the ocean views. Can’t wait to be back
Excellent course a must play if in area
Primo resort course. As good as it gets for public access golf. Only eclipsed by Pelican Bay according to Zach. The course and greens were in top notch condition. Two cool holes just above beach. This too is a superbly memorable course. Pay a little extra. It’s worth the experience.
Greetings simerm,
Thank you for taking the time to review us on GolfAdvisor. We are glad to hear you enjoyed our conditions and had a memorable experience.
Visit again soon,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
First 4 holes were exciting. Design/layout severely drops off after that. Very short course, I couldn’t count the number of straight forward par 4’s. Pretty location, but a pure moneymaker and not for the avid golfer. Good for out of towners.
Greetings EricFuller,
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit.. We wish you had a better experience but thank you for your honest opinion.
Happy golfing,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you for rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Good Choice
Very nice round. Conditions were good. Greens and tee boxes were in good shape. Fairways decent, challenging layout. My round was extra enjoyable due to pairing with sime very nice members. Joy, the starter and Chad and Scott who helped with my car and clubs were very professional.
Thank you very much for taking time to review your round with us. We are going to share your kind words regarding our Team Members with them. We hope you have a chance to visit us again.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Missing Piece
First time playing this course, and it was a nice layout from the back tees, with fairways and greens in really excellent condition. Staff were great, and its so spectacular to play. What's missing is a driving range of some sort to warm up on before play. The four little mats off in the corner of the putting green don't cut it for me at least. And the older we get, the more we need to loosen up and swing clubs before playing. For this kind of money, I expect a place to warm up.
Greetings!
Thank you for taking the time to review your visit with us. We understand the frustration of not having a traditional driving range though are happy to see you enjoyed the layout, conditions and our valued team members. We hope you have a chance to golf with us again.
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM
Thank you so rating us 5-stars!
Regards,
Eric Lohman, PGA GM