Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Monarch has a great course in superb condition with a cool breeze and ocean views it is a great setting!! Renee in the pro shop was very helpful to select some souvenirs for the family. Check in is easy and valet guys are quick and friendly. Treat yourself to a round here!!

Great greens that roll true.

The course starts you out with a very short par 4 that puts in a birdie frame of mind.

Fabulous views of the Pacific ocean from many holes.

Hole # 3 is very short par 4 and right next to the surf at Salt Creek beach.

Renee in the pro shop knows the latest golf fashions! I just bought very cool reversible belt that she picked out.

We teed off at 8am and played in 4 hours 15 mins. Not too bad. We did play a fivesome. Greens were silly good. Awesome views and staff. Fun and will be back soon.

I accompanied my boyfriend for his round of golf at this wonderful course and it was so much fun! Tommy at the valet podium was great and Renee in the golf shop was so sweet and helpful! The course was well maintained and overlooked the water. I would definitely come back again.

I had the opportunity to play a round with my father for his birthday. We tee'd off at 9 am and was off the course by 1 pm. The outside staff was the most friendly and accommodating I have ever experienced. The course was in phenomenal condition and he weather was a perfect 70 degrees in February in CA. Renee in the golf shop helped me pick out an outfit that I am very proud to represent! I will definitely be returning to Monarch Beach soon!

From start to finish, a great experience. From the moment you drive up, the staff welcome you with a smile and gets you prepped for a solid round of golf. A great environment around the pro shop and first tee. Golf course was in excellent condition - greens smooth and fast. Fairways and rough were consistent and sand was fluffy. Played in just about 4 hours so little waiting on holes. Love the layout - challenging but fair and fun. Top shelf place but the staff makes you feel at home. See you again soon Monarch!

Fantastic course, fantastic layout! The course was in great condition and the staff was awesome! I would recommend to anyone!

I have been blessed enough to play here a handful of times. Each time has been nothing short of exceptional. From the friendly staff to the course conditions, all aspects have been tremendous. Our bags were loaded and ready for us by the time we walked out from the golf shop, the starter greeted us as soon as we walked downstairs, and they had hand towels and lemonade waiting for us when we returned. Don't forget to stop by the golf shop on your way out for a fresh baked cookie!!!! You read that right, they have complementary cookies at the counter. No other course in the area offers nice touches like that.

The course itself was very well maintained and challenging, yet fair, as any RTJ designed courses tend to be. In a day and age where a 5-hour round is almost expected, we played a mid Saturday morning round in just over 4:30!!!! If you get an opportunity, I would highly recommend trying out the Golf Boards that they offer. It's a fun experience that only made the day that much better.

If you have an opportunity to play here, do not pass it up. You will not be disappointed!!!

If you want to cool place to go hang out and play an awesome golf course check out Monarch Beach golf links. The course and the views are amazing in their staff treats you like you're a member at a private country club. I can't wait to go back.

Great time Friday. Greens were perfect. The smoked tri-tip tacos at the Monarch Café were super yummy. I can’t say enough about the stuff they are great from beginning to end.

I have been fortunate to play Monarch Beach golf Links a few times and I never leave unsatisfied. They always take great care of you and I always have a great time while I'm there. Eric, the PGA GM, always makes sure you are in great hands. This place has great views and is well kept. Definitely a fun and challenging course to play. I always love playing here and always look forward to playing here when I get a chance

Course was in great shape after some recent improvements and greens aerification. They no longer overseed which is way better. The staff is the best I have ever seen. Everyone from valet, to the Pro, marshal, etc. is very friendly. Worth the trip.

Everything about Monarch Beach is excellent except for the course. Poor course condition with fairways with dead and patches of grass all over. Greens where so so and in poor condition. Muni atmosphere. too bad this place and location are nice but just not up to par it seems run down. Hope Management would take care of this course. I've played with some members and were very critical. And after playing this course twice, I wouldn't recommend it.

Course is pretty nice, conditions were good. Greens and bunkers were as good as it gets, but fairways and rough were dormant and pretty bare in quite a few spots.

As for the ocean views, its more of a view. 1 hole you’re really out there and it is pretty amazing.

Now for the real issue. Pace of play. My son and I teed off on a Saturday at 11:40 and we finished up at a little after 5. That is completely inexcusable and should not be allowed or tolerated. That alone will probably make it so we choose another course when splurging on a nice round. It was miserably slow.

This is a great track. Plays longer than indicated distances. Many blind shots. Get a course map before you play. Much more difficult and challenging than most "resort courses."

Three holes are actually down on the beach with waves rolling in.

Very beautiful golf course but I can't stress enough that without course knowledge or a hole map, you will lose several strokes you could avoid

I've played here a number of times. There are few holes which are memorable. Only 1 is on the water. The rest don't do much for me.

It's way overpriced in my view, but that's because it caters to the folks who stay at the Ritz and what was formerly known as the St. Regis.

The staff is great, and the facilities and the food are superb. It's just not my cup of tea for a round of golf in Orange County.

I can't say enough great things about Monarch Beach Golf Links. The second you arrive, you are greeted by the friendly staff who treat you like royalty. The "vibe" is fun, energetic and beachy. It's the polar opposite of a "stuffy" country club vibe. The greens and fairways are immaculate. Did I mention that the views are spectacular??!! Even the food is delicious! If I could leave 10 stars, I WOULD!!

I hadn't played Monarch for a few years and heard they had been making some changes. I was very impressed with what I found. Brand new golf shop is one of the best with killer views. Staff was awesome. I had clients with me and they too were impressed. Most of all the course is better. Conditions have definately improved since my last round there. Greens were smooth and fast, fairways improved, etc. I didn't remember the course being this fun either. The staff was definitely having fun that day.