Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

The strange part. I was led to believe when checking in, the tip % added to the green fees was a composite for all staff. First time I had encountered an add on in advance, pick your tip % at check in.

Found out later it was pro shop personnel only who shared in the tip.

Went back in the pro shop, asked that they split the 20% of the total with the club cleaner, the valet, and the marshal, as well as the shop staff.

Kind of perplexing-I like the one tip for all, but think the one minute check in doesn’t warrant the whole $ 105 tip.

The shop said it only slit when requested Troon, you should at least explain what the system is.

Course is poorly managed compared to similarly priced nearby courses.

Happened to find a hot deal tee time just an hour before. The course conditions were great and the staff was also super nice. Once I get to know the course layout, it’ll be very interesting course to play as it is not long but there were a lot of hidden obstacles.

For $300 there should be a range, bunkers should be consistent and no way should you be waiting on the T box or fairway for slower groups to clear. Beautiful course, staff is great..... but not worth it

Agree with reviews that you'll be disappointed if this course is your destination. It's a nice resort course with wide and favorably sloped fairways. Only two holes are scenic and it is not walkable. I played 18 holes in an outing on Saturday and played 9 holes late afternoon the next day. The $131 was for the 9 holes. If you are going to play 9, make sure you play the front.

Fun course with some nice water holes and creative shots needed. Only two holes on the beach if you think it is an ocean course it is not really.

Staff was very friendly at all locations pro shop, snack shop, Marshall, etc..

No driving range but hitting area was good for warm up.

If you ever thought about playing Monarch Beach and just haven't done it......don't wait! It is a tough but fair course and the conditions are wonderful. The fairways and greens are well maintained and the views are just as good.

I Played as a single as was paired with some local players. I couldn't have had picked nicer and more helpful playing companions for my first outing there.

Treat yourself and friends and book a round soon.

Ridiculously overpriced for an unmemorable course. Anything good about the course has to be tempered with the fact that it’s simply too expensive for what you get.

Ranger came by 2 or 3 times to tell us we were half a hole behind even though nobody came close to being behind us. 4:20 right on pace on the card.

One ocean hole. Guess that’s what you’re paying for. Won’t be back, too many better courses around for less than $200.

Staff was nice though, and was put with a good group of people.