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3.8
777 Reviews (777)
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
373
3 Stars
162
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
40
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
81.5%
Recommend this course
632 out of 777 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
67.6%
Recommend this course
25 out of 37 reviews
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3.8
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.3%
Recommend this course
53 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-regarded layout with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay make this course a rewarding and affordable round. The challenging wind conditions add an engaging natural element to an already compelling track.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 7015 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.8
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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18 - $25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
777 Reviews (777)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Thick Rough 23
Plays Long 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
Walkers 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
Near the Airport 28
Worth the Drive 8

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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Monarch Bay Golf Course

Course had some great views of the bay and San Francisco. At times, I little windy. Overall, had a great time playing golf—would play course again

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Fun golf course. Lot's of well placed sand traps

Good course. They really need to put work into fixing the tee boxes

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Pace of play at 340pm was soooo slow

You know what you get with weather and it was windy and I suppose you know what you get with the pace of play here as well.

However left after 12 as there were 3 foursomes on a par 4

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Cons: the course design was good and not too crowded and the staff was friendly.

Pros: There were some contrstruction on the hole 7. My ball went there cannot pick up.

there was only one bridge to cross the water and had to go around. On the course, cannot see ocean.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Tee Boxes and Fairways were in terrible condition. Constantly trying to get a lie without being in goose 💩. Even a few greens couldn’t get a clean path to the cup. Not even close to being worth $95 per round!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Very good golf course. The pace of play is very slow. Try not to make other plans that day. If you are paired up with other golfers, it is going to take you a while. And this was on a Thursday. I can't imagine the weekend. Overall, the back 9 has good views of SF.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Windy and fun

We had a blast by the bay with winds front and back. Sometimes you need to know how to play with this challenge and there was not a moment I was not smiling. It makes you a sharper player. I loved the water features and the many and bunkers around the green. We were pleasantly surprised how well maintained the greens were. These are long pars so don't expect a lot of short par 3's. I will be back again but make sure to pack some warmer gear like gilet or sweater or wind breaker.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value

The course, itself, was in good playing conditions .. The TEE BOXES are less to be desired .. The PACE OF PLAY was horrible .. The afternoon wind? Smh!

The value to play here ($95) is NOT worth it ... But I will say something positive: THE STAFF IS GREAT! They made me feel wanted, and very important ...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Ok course conditions that can get windy in the afternoon

Greens were in decent shape, fairways were okay. Pace was on the slower side. Got worst as the wind picked up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

fairway condition was ok but perfec green conditions.. only few slow players makes delay game

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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