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4.0
543 Reviews (543)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
87.9%
Recommend this course
509 out of 543 reviews
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3.6
33 Reviews (33)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
72.7%
Recommend this course
24 out of 33 reviews
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3.7
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
78.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 56 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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4.0
543 Reviews (543)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

SHOTGUN ROUND

PLAYED WTH A FORMER MEMBER AND HS NEIGBOR, SHOTGUN MORNNG ROUND PALED N 3 HRS. GREENS WERE 100% BETTER THEN LAST TME PLAYED THERE IN JULY. KUDOS TO GREENS CREW EVEN ROLLED ABOUT 9.0 WHICH S MUCH BETTER. PRO IS A VERY OUT GONG PERSON GREAT CUSTOMER SERVCE. KEEP UP GOOD WORK

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

NIce layout

The greens on the back nine are nicer than the front nine. Apparently, the greens had been aerated a couple of weeks earlier. The front nine greens had some bare spots, but still playable. I definitely enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Rain did not dampen the fun

Wanted a place to play on my one day off and since I had played here several weeks ago I chose to come again - the Tuesday 7:51 tee time is part of a shotgun start - tremendous fun and a great way to meet new people - this time I was paired with a Pastor and 2 of his congregation (added plus 1 was from my home town Chicago area) - we started on hole 18 and unfortunately the sky opened up when we got to hole 8 - we tried to wait it out, but since there was a massive downpour - the course closed - safety first - I still had a great 9 holes and made some new friends - this course is a must, everything about it is first class, from the front staff to the grounds keepers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Monarch is always good, the course fits my game just perfect. The pace of play is always fast. The members are like rabbits, You have to hustle to keep up with him. The staff to scrape .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

British Open Links style golf at its best

I had a rare day off and wanted to play somewhere near my mother in the villages as we were getting together for lunch. I booked a 7:45 tee time and arrived and was greeted by the very very friendly staff. Interesting enough I was informed that morning golf was a 18 hole scramble. No worries! Was paired with 2 gentlemen who live in the development and so had some insider knowledge of the holes and course throughout the round. We started on hole 6 - it was in stark contrast to most florida courses as it was a reachable (if you dare) par 4 over a lake. The golf became more and more fun as the round progressed. Had a great time will definitely return and play this wonderful course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor condition

this course is dried out and the greens are in sub-standard condition - bumpy and dying.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in ROUGH shape!!!

What you would expect for a $15.00 round. Took my 14yr old for first full round so was looking for a value round. Course was in pretty bad shape but guess many in the area are because of lack of rain for a few months now. Staff was very friendly. Nice layout, just not worth much more than the $15 we paid in current condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Booking issues

I booked this course and only after I completed the booking did it reveal that greens had been airrated. The fairways had not been watered for a long time and it was like hitting off of concrete! Information that the course was not in top condition should be revealed prior to the booking, not afterwards!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Simple course, greens roll true

Course dry due to drought, bunkers semi-firm, which I like.Short holes, average size greens, firm. Played with my new Canadian friends. Enjoyed the round

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great playability

Played this course on a trip to Florida from New York Found it very enjoyable and playable staff was excellent helping us get teetimes. Course is set very aesthetically nice green settings and use of space. Definitely we play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Well designed course.

My son and I enjoyed the course. It was well kept and and just enough challenge. I would recommend to a friend and will go back and play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive.

Live in The Villages but normally play a local course once a week. Foursome that played here all thought we should return. Green honest but a little slow. Tee blocks level. Water levels in all areas low and many parts of the course were dry because of low rain. With more water or watering fairways would be much nicer.

played the Golds which was lots of distance for 65 plusers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best golf course for the money.

Great course......and even better greens. We were very impressed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good time at Monarch

This course was deceiving. Distance wasn't as important as placement. Select a tee shorter than you are used to. It was a good bargain at the price, although I'm not sure we got a deal. Greens were great! fairways a bit short of grass (used to playing in Wisconsin).

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