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4.3
536 Reviews (536)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
251
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
91.0%
Recommend this course
504 out of 536 reviews
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3.8
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
77.4%
Recommend this course
24 out of 31 reviews
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3.9
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 64 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
536 Reviews (536)

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 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Manager was rude

We were golf now customers As soon as we walked into the pro shop the manager was immediately rude to us. He then asked if we’re the golf now customers He acted like a

jerk through out the check in process. Regulars at the club told us this was typical behavior. Everyone one else was very friendly.but we will never return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Short but challenging

Interesting layout with fairly easy back nine and much more challenging front nine. Course in good condition. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cowpasture

No grass in the fairways and no sand in the traps. Short course with decent greens and layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful Cousre

I am never disappointed when I play at the Monarchs. Every thing is so well maintained and the staff makes sure that play is at a steady flow. Absolutely enjoy my round and the entire course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Hidden Jewel

We were pleasantly surprised by the extreme quality of this course.

If I lived in the area I would most certainly be a member. It reminded me of Arizona desert golf; fairways and greens were green and everything else was brown. The area was wet when we arrived probably giving a dry course perfect playing conditions. Greens played fast even when wet.

#14 has an amazing view.

Will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Monarch Golf

I really enjoy playing here. The course is always in good shape from tee box to green. The community and the Course staff are so nice. Even stopped in the Crown & Shield for a lunch time pizza. Very enjoyable will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

There’s something about the greens!

It’s a mystery to both me and my husband as to why the greens look so ordinary yet we can read them.

This was our second time playing here and we had the same issues both times. We are mystified and will keep going back until we figure it out! I’m smitten with the back nine especially hokes 14 and 15, I believe it is. Super high elevations and fun shots. 16 is a trip as well. Can’t wait to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting

Great course very challenging great conditions wet in some spots pretty much what you see is what you get

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 489
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Royal Monarch

A drive from Disney, but accessible from the turnpike. Fun track with some blind shots and forced carries. Always enjoy playing it.

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