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3.8
126 Reviews (126)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
79.3%
Recommend this course
105 out of 126 reviews
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4.0
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
This compact nine-hole layout offers a fun challenge with driver-friendly holes and improved course conditions that recent players have noticed. Friendly staff, solid amenities, and strong value for money make it a worthwhile stop on the 880 corridor.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 30
Length 1734 yards
Slope 90
Rating 29.5
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Monarch Bay GC- Marina 9
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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
126 Reviews (126)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great local muni

Always enjoy playing at Monarch Bay. Fun and challenging track with a great staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where did my tee time go?

I checked in at the pro shop across the street. When I asked about my tee time, the pro shop staffer said the Marina 9 course was running slow.

When I checked in with the Marina 9 starter, who didn't have a tee sheet, he told me my Golfnow purchase did not entitle me to a tee time?! He said it only gave me the right to stand in line. He then pointed at a line of 16 players waiting to tee off! Instead of starting at 12:10 we teed off over 25 minutes late. From the first tee to teeing off on the second hole, 38 minutes elapsed. 4 groups were stacked up on the second tee.

The greens were in very good shape, but the tee boxes were sketchy, many just bare dirt.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice short course

Good mix of par 3 and a couple of fours to keep it interesting!

Folks are laid back and course layout is interesting…frisbee players too

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No control on golfers jumping in between

No marshalls. unpaid golfers jump in between. over crowded.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Ladies' Day

Tuesday was Ladies' club play in the morning so the pace was quite slow since they did not play ready golf and mark every putt. I think the Club leaders should encourage faster pace of play.

Otherwise, it was a nice day out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great local place

First time.here. Newer golfer. This place is nice. They where doing construction so a little detour around the cl b house but check-in was super easy. Staff was super friendly and answered all my questions with a smile. The range is s great has a spot for smokers. The nine hole course was great for a golfer like me. The starter paired me with a threesome or regulars and I had great time. Will.def be back. The greens where amazing and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 97
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 97
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 169
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Executive Course Fun

If you cannot get on the big course or spend the money then the executive course is perfect. Par 30 allows for a driver and a couple fairways. So you can still use all your clubs. Thicker grass with Bermuda allow for any errors. Bump and run play around the greens. Great little 9hole for the beginner golfer and a solid warm up before the 18.

A 27 hole day is right up your alley. Have Fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Monarch Bay 9 Hole Course

This was my first time playing this course and I like the layout of the course. The pace of play was okay but it could have been better. I look forward to playing 18 next time I am there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 87
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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