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4.1
507 Reviews (507)
5 Stars
215
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
93.3%
Recommend this course
482 out of 507 reviews
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4.0
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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4.1
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.9%
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39 out of 42 reviews
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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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4.1
507 Reviews (507)
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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

The best overall public golf course in the area. Great layout, well taken care of and a very good restaurant at the end of your round. Louis runs a great operation. All staff are terrific. Mike and Laura at the front desk are professional and personable. I play virtually every week and I’m never let down. I drive 35 minutes to get to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Worldgolfer

Very nice people and course in great condition. Greens are very good. Some of the fairways had weeds but it was not too bad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Shape

Course in solid Shape.....Greens are in very good shape and fast. Layout not bad, but not too challenging. People in clubhouse very nice, especially Mike

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A Gem in Leesburg

There are many courses in the Leesburg area but Monarch is the best. The course is well maintained, the layout is excellent and the staff is very professional and friendly. Mike and Laura behind the desk are terrific. The restaurant has a nice menu and the servers are attentive and very nice. I play this course at least once a a week and more when I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

I wish this were closer...

I decided to play a course I had not played before and drove up to Leesburg on Saturday (it's about an hour from Kissimmee). It was drizzling rain when I arrived but the weather showed that was supposed to stop before my tee time. The gentleman in the pro shop was very helpful and said he would try to get me out early, but they had a modified shotgun start on the course at the time.

When the last group of the shotgun went through the first tee he said I could follow them. In the 30 minutes or so that I had used the practice green no one else had shown up. Playing as a single behind a number of foursomes could have been painful...but, being unfamiliar with the course it allowed me, on holes where I couldn't tell what was behind a small rise, to drive out and see so I could pick my lines. The relaxed pace, and the opportunity to pick lines like I knew the course made the round a lot of fun. I was also pleasantly surprised to find that the course drained well (in spite of the rain that morning and for several days prior), and that balls we releasing in the fairway.

The course has few forced carries, but a lot of lateral water. Quite a few holes shape for a draw (which could make the shot lines for someone who fades the ball a bit more risky). I really enjoyed the course and would play it frequently if it were closer. Some tee boxes were a bit rough, but the fairways and greens were in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Great pace of play, we completed 18 holes in four hours.. Friendly staff. The check-in process was smooth and efficient. There is a restaurant at the facility. Course layout was well thought out, offering some strategic challenges and scenic views.

However, the biggest challenge was the condition of the course. Some of the greens were in rough shape. Fairways were patchy and inconsistent.. crab grass on the greens. Bunkers were well maintained.

They did have a large maintenance crew working on the course as we played. So I'm hoping the conditions improve..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

ANOTHER GREAT COURSE TO TRY

SAW THIS COURSE ON THE GOLF NOW WEB SITE AT A GREAT PRICE REVIEWS WERE GOOD SO DECIDED TO GIVE IT TRY VERY HAPPY WITH MY CHOICE VERY FRIENDLY STAFF COURSE WAS GREAT CODITIONS SOME WHJAT CHALLENGING LAYOUT MY THREESOME ALL HAD A GREAT TIME TOOK OVER A HOUR FROM DELAND BUT WAS WORTH IT GET ON YOUR HORSE AND MAKE THE TRIP YOU WILL BE IN FOR A ENJOYABLE ROUND OF GOLF THANK YOU MONARCH

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 130
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course. Fairways ok,greens good and fast. Approach to greens a little iffy ,but playable. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course is fun to play

Greens were in good shape speed was reasonable for Florida in summer. Fairways were very playable rough was sandy and had a fair amount of weeds. Overall fair value would play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Temps in the 90's. Greens rolled well and were pretty fast. Course in good shape overall, especially compared to others in the area.

It has been extremely dry the last few months, so all the area courses are hurting. Kudo's to Monarch for keeping conditions very playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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