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4.0
543 Reviews (543)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
255
3 Stars
49
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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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
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
42 out of 54 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

4.0
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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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course for the price

Great staff well maintained course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mike, retired

Good course for high handicap, good fairways and greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

I played Monarch at Royal Highlands for the first time. What a treasure, great layout, the course was in excellent condition. Our foursome played the round in four hours, great pace of play.

They had recently reseeded the greens so they were a little slow. I would definitely play the course again.

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

a good choice

this is a good course similar to 2 other courses,Arlington Ridge and Cranes Roost, in the area south of Leesburg on HWY 27. Course condition was very good and the overall experience there was satisfying. I would be happy to play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Shape

Course was in excellent shape, both fairways and greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee times

Bought a 12:38 tee time,but was told at course we would have to wait for a 1pm shotgun start,which was set up for a group of senior citizens that only play 9 holes, you might make a point to ask any golf course you have dealings with,if they have similar programs.Waiting in the heat ,putting on practice green for an extra 22 mins was NOT! what I had planned on

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not too bad c

Just airated the course. Not in to bad of shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Royal course

Jim in the pro shop very helpful very nice course my wife rode with me when I played and she liked the course to very nice course the course is challenging but good for every style off player

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good course

enjoyed the course. had just been aerated but greens look good and are playable. good place to play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pleasant course for an easy days golf

Big wide fairways that are in reasonable condition, greens are good a bit slow but that's fine as they are consistent throu 1 to 18. This is a fairly short course that would be good for beginners and high handicappers, not much for those that need a golfing challenge.

Staff were all friendly and helpful, restaurant serves breakfast but seems to close after lunch.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

For the money - A jewel!

Didn't expect much for $14. My wife and I were matched up with another GolfNow player. The course is short but has a very interesting layout. Some water but it doesn't really come into play much. The tees and fairways were nice but the real surprise was the greens. They were the best I've played in some time here in central FL. The grain even came into play! Will return often. Close to my home in The Villages.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Time well spent...

I brought my dad here for his 76th birthday. We were joined by a friend of mine, who happened to be in the area, and our 4th was a local guy, named Denny. We got a good deal on Golfnow and they sent us out on the back 9. The course was in good overall shape, with the greens being the best part. They were a touch grainy and slower than expected, but pretty consistent. The back 9 has some nice views and it paid to have a local with us, to give us an idea of where to hit. The wildlife was abundant, with sand hill cranes regularly walking around us, seemingly unconcerned. The front 9 was a little more difficult, with water coming into play on several holes. The carts were electric and well maintained. Staff was cordial and helpful. We wanted to have a drink after the round, but the bar was closed for a memorial service, so I can't give an accurate assessment of the food/drink. All in all, it was a nice play and we plan on returning...*a word of caution though- You need to have a photo i.d. to get into the development. Security at the gate is friendly, but tight*

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Suprisingly fun!

First time playing the course, waited for a reasonable price since it is such a short track and comparable courses in the area are not in the best shape (especially the greens) right now. Paired up with 3 snowbirds from Nova Scotia with great attitudes and had a blast! The course is not difficult but very enjoyable, many of the holes are different requiring the use of different clubs - so not all holes are 3 wood \wedge. It was very windy but I reached both par fives on the front in two, the par five on the back is a true 3 shot hole. The most surprising thing was the greens - they were absolutely spectacular! Unreal for this caliber of course, they were Disney\Celebration\Reunion good. I was amazed! Maybe I was lucky and this is the best they've ever been or maybe they just have an excellent Superintendent, regardless they were receptive, true and quick. Definitely a place to put on your list if you are in the area, totally enjoyable. Also very picturesque by the way, some holes on the front (par 3 then 5) bordered wetlands, very pretty.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 148
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Would like to play again......

Didn't know the layout. Played with another couple (nice time, laughed a lot) who knew the course so they told us the layout. Nice course, nice village.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice layout, challenging from the back tees

Liked it! ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Excellent Condition at this time of the year!

Paired up with two locals on a windy day. Pace of play was excellent except at the second 9 when we caught up with two slow playing groups. Conditions of course were in very good shape with nice layout. Worth the drive from Orlando.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Thank you Monarch

This place is in great shape...greens are well paced and smooth, fairways look fantastic! Lets go back tomorrow!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great conditions, fast smooth greens

Nice track every time I come no matter the season. Today the pins were in tough spots and the greens rolled fast and true. One of my playing partners 4 putted from 15 feet - it was very challenging despite the courses short length (6000 from back tees). Will play again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Just the best!

We have played 70+ courses in Central Florida and The Monarch at Royal Highlands is at the top of the list. Beautifully maintained, challenging but with fair forward tees for us senior citizens, and the friendliest people I've encountered. I can't believe I haven't come here before, but I'll certainly be back soon and often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best condition yet

This golf community course shows pride of ownership. Well maintained and the recent heavy rains improved playing conditions from the dryness we often experienced previously. No rough to speak of, so generous hitting areas. Greens putted well with a good mixture of elevations and undulations. Sand traps very playable. All in all will be an enjoyable experience for golfers of most levels. Will not be overly challenging for low handicappers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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