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4.3
529 Reviews (529)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
249
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
92.9%
Recommend this course
500 out of 529 reviews
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3.8
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 26 reviews
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4.0
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 63 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Monarch consistently earns high praise, with the pro shop team and restaurant servers delivering a welcoming, professional experience. The course layout rewards strategic play with lateral water features and well-draining fairways that hold up in excellent condition.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6008 yards
Slope 123
Rating 68.9

Monarch Golf Club at Royal Highlands is carved from gently rolling hills located just outside of Orlando in the city of Leesburg. Although the wide fairways are relatively flat, the golf course's terrain provides the greens with gentle undulation. Sparkling lakes provide scenery while also coming into play as water hazards on nine holes. There are also doglegs and bunkers throughout to provide the golf course with even more challenges. Much of the land that the club occupies has been preserved as a wetlands area, offering golfers a glimpse of native wildlife. In addition to its natural beauty, Monarch Golf Club at Royal Highlands is popular due to its accessible layout that accommodates both low and high handicap players.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Len DeBoer

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Restaurant
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Reviews

4.3
529 Reviews (529)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Brunch 12
Dinner 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 38
Water Hazards 31
Elevation Changes 19
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 39
Locals 30
Beginners 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 25
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 14

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Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
1.0

Slow play

Really nice course but the pace of play was very very. SLOW

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

great course with fast greens

great course in great shape. greens are quick, would

love to see some golfers repair their pitch marks on greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent value compared to the area courses. Pretty good shape with a reasonable green fee. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Decent Short Course

Overall a nice course. The course has some tricky placements of greens, so be mindful of tee and approach shots. The tee boxes are coming along and the fairways on some holes are a little thin. The greens are rolling very well!

Definitely worth playing before the rates go up!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not great

forward tee boxes very poor condition. Lots of weeds and bare areas in fairway.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/26/2025

Augusta is only 450 miles away ,maybe it's up to ur standards.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice experience

Great layout, friendly staff. Purely golf No real amenities. Challenging

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course to practice for your short game.

Need some attention on tee box and some fairway, green was great, staffs was very friendly, good pace to play, will be back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

CONFUSSED

GOT THERE AND THEY HAD US PLAY IN A SHOTGUN FORMAT BEHIND MEMBERS WHO WERE SLOW AS MOLASSES.IT TOOK US 5HOURS TO FINSH

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work.

Course layout was great. Staff super friendly. They have suffered issues with weeds. Tee boxes and fairways have weed issues. The greens over all are in good shape though there are patches with weeds. I got a hot deal for $30 which was well worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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