Monarch Beach Golf Links

The grand and splendid entrance, the valet's warm greeting, the well-maintained fairway and green, the beautiful ocean view - especially the view from the 3rd hole -, the detailed facility usage instructions and warm words from the person in charge at the starting point were great, and the sunset in the afternoon was really beautiful. The pride of the local resident members in their golf course was also impressive.

About a two-hour drive from LA, this resort golf course is part of a beautiful resort setting. Along the way, you might see joggers passing by, and on several holes you tee off and hit your second shot with the ocean in view. One short left dogleg par 4, where you have to keep your tee shot under 200 yards, remains one of the most memorable holes in my mind.

The course had a great view, especially the ocean views on the first nine holes. However, the younger, tall, and skinny guy in the pro shop was very rude and disrespectful. He found out we had booked for nine holes and insisted that we only play nine. He warned us that we could be kicked out if we played more. I’m not sure where this kind of discrimination is coming from, maybe race? Before we started, I heard him using his headset to ask another guy to keep an eye on us. He did so during our play, and the guy showed up multiple times to ask us to make sure we only played nine holes. I don’t understand why he would do this. I know some people play more than nine holes, but how can you assume that? On the other hand, the other older guy in the pro shop was very nice.

I’ve played all across the country in Monarch Beach has to be close to the top of the list. The facilities were immaculate. The staff was incredible from the pro shop manager, helping me find my size of shirt to the bag staff getting us set up on our carts. The service was amazing. The golf course itself was pristine and offered both challenges and opportunities to score. The back nine was so pretty and fun to play on the ocean. I highly recommend this and if I’m back in Southern California, I will definitely be back to play Monarch again!

Beautiful and challenging golf course. The staffs were awesome from pro shop valet to first tee. The only downside is that there wasn't any driving range but other than that, everything was perfect. I'm surprised that the course condition was much better than trump national, which is way $$$. I'll definitely come back

The course itself is absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. Unfortunately, our experience was negatively impacted by poor player etiquette and how the situation was handled. During our round, a single player hit into our group while we were on the green (par 3). Multiple groups, not just ours, raised concerns. When confronted, this player became hostile. A marshal eventually stepped in to de-escalate, but we were surprised that the disruptive player was allowed to continue. Given the seriousness of the behavior, we expected a stronger response. To make matters worse, the single’s observer (a female companion) was also hitting balls despite not being a paying golfer, which raised the question of whether others could do the same. At one point towards the end, she even yelled threats and insults toward me while driving to the wrong tee box (lol). This was unacceptable and could have been avoided had the situation been properly addressed from the beginning. We drove nearly two hours to play this course and left with a sour impression. For a course of this caliber and at $350 a round, I expected both the players and staff to uphold higher standards.

Very Good !!! Nice View Golf Resort !!! Cozy & Warm place !!! Different Style as Pelican Hill Golf Resort...

These guys couldn’t have been nicer. A great price, including renting clubs and having me just drive the cart. My son had a lot of fun on this challenging, and very well maintained course! We didn’t play the ocean view 9, but the ducks, hazards and water features made it all a fun challenge!

Amazing Course I would highly recommend to come here, every tee box, fairway, and green was in great condition, the pace of play was great, and can't beat the views. The valet was complimentary which was a plus, and they take your bag and load it up for you. The carts are in great shape, comes with an ice chest and a couple waters. Overall I would recommend to golf here

Incredible time with the team getting a corporate event set up! Great service, great round.

Great course and excellent service. Played this course with my friends January 31, 2025. Anthony Lanza the director of the golf course went out of way to help me with the golf coupon issue. He credited back my charges after I mailed him coupons. Thank you Tony. Anytime I go to OC, I will definitely play Monarch Beach Golf links.

Nice course and very friendly staff. I really appreciated that the staff made me feel welcome. Course is nice; yes it's pricey but that's expected. My only annoyances are there were 5-6 cart path only and we felt that was a lot. Also for 300+ a round, it's such a downer not to be able to warm with a proper range (they only have 3 hitting nets, with no launch monitors either).

I enjoyed golfing at Monarch Beach. The carts are clean, the course is well kept. Hole 3 has an absolute stunner view. The food is fair, wouldn't recommend eating here after. 19th hole will be off site. Otherwise the course is beautiful.

This is a wedding event review. I believe this story to be true. We were celebrating a wedding in a fashion not yet catered to by/at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Trying to somehow make this anonymous. Our new Daughter-in-law, a professional golfer, knows a few people. The newlyweds performed their very small wedding and ceremonies on the third hole overlooking the ocean and the reception was held on the first tee. WOW!!! What more can be said about the entire event for less than 50 people total including the wedding party. For such a small party, it was seemingly a HUGE event. No holds barred. Great band, excellent catering and bar drinks and plenty of patio heaters to keep us warm throughout the event. I was told this event on the links was the first of its kind to be held here on the course. What started with the wedding party photos up at the gazebo area with about 20 golf carts waiting. The carts then carried the wedding party down to the 3rd hole and back up to the 1st tee for the celebration. Golf links staff were all taking pictures as we drove by. We all whistled and screamed as we all drove through the tunnel together. Our host, I think his name was Jerry, was terrific and our own personal docent, having been a marshal and starter on the links for many years. A great host. Some amazing photos and scenery. I just wish the persistent uninvited guests of the Links would have respected our party's privacy. The unknown guests stood right next to us for 30 minutes taking photos, even with us asking them to leave and photo-bombing their sunset opportunities. Sheesh! Some people. Well, if the Monarch Beach Golf Links decided to make this a continuous opportunity, they seem to have done it right. Perhaps reviewing the outcomes and making any appropriate adjustments. I didn't see any need for change. Everything was done right. Dicks

​I've played all the coastal courses in Southern California, and Monarch Beach Golf Links is hands down my favorite. The layout is both fun and challenging, with a great mix of holes that keep you engaged. The staff is friendly and professional, making the experience even better. If you're looking for a top-notch golf experience with stunning ocean views, this is the place to be.

The Good- The service and staff are top notch. From the moment I drove up I was greeted by welcoming and friendly staff. The guys out front were very pleasant and helpful. The gentleman at the pro shop was very nice and the starter, Kevin, was one of the best starters that I have ever encountered. Their staff ranks among the best I have ever encountered. This is a beautiful place. The coastal setting in very inviting and make you very excited to start your round. Carts were clean and like new. Carts service person was also friendly and attentive. The tee boxes, bunkers and greens were in great shape. The Bad- Fairways condition should have been in better shape for a course at this price point. Many times I found myself into some unmarked ground under repair in the fairways. They could do better here. This is a coastal course but know that only one hole is an ocean hole. Pace of play was a mixed bag. Enjoyed a very nicely paced front 9 which we teed off of #10 only to have the second 9 slow to a crawl due to the course plugging in groups teeing on #1. Not having a proper driving range is also a minus. PRICE! This is a nice course, but nothing really stands out about the design. You would expect more for a course that's north of $300. There are better tracks that are half the price. Glad I had a chance to play Monarch, but doubt I will be back because the value does not match the price paid.

Playing Monarch Beach was probably my favorite golfing experience in OC. The course is beautiful, and the course is very well maintained. Great views of the beach and ocean on a couple of holes and nice landscaping throughout. Having played on a weekday afternoon, we had no issues with pace of play - we never had to wait, and never had anyone waiting on us. Not a super challenging course, but certainly enough difficulty to keep it fun. The staff were all fantastic. From the moment we arrived to the valet stand, where we were kindly greeted and our clubs promptly loaded to our cart, until the moment we left, where they cleaned our clubs and loaded them back in the car, everyone was friendly and went above and beyond to make our experience great. Monarch Beach truly provides a first class golfing experience.

Had an unfortunate accident occur at the course last week. Was there for a tournament and at a very hectic valet my keys were not returned by the attendant accidentally. When my car didn't restart at my destination I called the course which located my keys and made an initial offer to hold in the golf shop. Within a few minutes I was called to let me know that they were sending someone to me with the keys. I was probably an hour away and the response was not a problem. They made a bad situation go pretty well. Appreciate the level of service and by the way the course was in great condition.

Beautiful, well-maintained course. great, helpful staff. at first, I wondered if this course would be very challenging, as it is not very long. It is a delightful challenge! many fairway and greenside bunkers, lakes, creeks, and much beautiful flora. Loved the entire experience. Would definitely recommend!

It was an absolutely privilege to play a round here. It was a complete VIP experience from the moment you drive up to the curb to the moment you leave no joke! It's complimentary valet and they carry your clubs to your cart for you and even load up for you! You literally just walk directly to the club house if you need to change. They have a full locker room with all the amenities. All the workers know your name and treat every single guest like a VIP. They don't have a range here but they do have complimentary 4 bay mats and balls for you to warm up. There is a small chipping green and putting green adjacent. The course itself it just breathtaking with rolling hills and ocean views. The first tee absolutely make you feel like your on the PGA tour with crowds on the hill top cheering for you and from behind at the grill house. This course is definitely NOT a beginner course for peak weekend tee times they do enforce a maximum 4 hour round. The fairways and greens are absolutely in tournament ready conditions. Every single bunker is super soft with fresh sand and racked. Yes you must still rack here! Each person has there own cart during covid. Your cart has complimentary cooler filled with ice and bottled water. The GPS rangefinder keeps track of yardages, scores, and yes it reminds you of the speed limit when enter the tunnels or going into path only areas. The cart will literally stop by itself if you enter a restricted area! The cart even had USB ports to charge your phone/device while playing. There is full cart service here, yep pretty cute cart ladies here, just saying you paying to play here or coming with a member yall got some benefits. The pace of play here is super fast! You definitely are not waiting for anyone since majority are mid/low and definitely scratch players here. There are plenty of Marshalls around watching too especially if random beach goes accidentally walk onto the course. Yes be aware of random people walking across before teeing off especially near the 4rd hole directly on the beach. Yep we had a random family thinking this was the path to the beach and walking infront of the tee box. Luckily we waved them off and Marshall quickly came to escort them around. The course itself was fun with some challenging hole locations but those views were the real winners. If your hungry at the turn or post round there is a grill right off 1st hole. None of the food or drinks have any prices anywhere so you know its pricy. The burgers were $17 and beers $10 but hit the spot. The real winner is when you return your cart. They clean all your clubs for you before carrying and loading them back into your car while we grabbed some dinner at the grill to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Yes don't forget to tip the staff they're working hard! Thanks to the staff for looking after our group and we absolutely will be back again!

Oh my goodness! What can i say? from the moment you enter the area to the moment you leave, you will feel such a VIP. Money well spent! Aside from the top notch course and views, the accomodation is the best! They make you feel so welcome, green fees include complimentary valet, they take care of your club from car to cart and cart to car. The staff are amazing, you get water bottles and fresh fruit in the cooler. The views are amazing! I couldn't say enough good thing about this experience. We will definitely come back! Shout out to Paul and George of the Pro shop, very nice people!

Very slow pace. VERY Expensive. Not. Worth the money. The course is just OK, certainly not worth $260+.

Finally I can write a review! I played Monarch Beach for the first time in ages. As I recall, the last time I played here was at a charity tournament. The course is in decent shape. The greens were clean, and the tees were in good shape. However, some of the fairways had brown spots, and some holes were cart path only. In addition, there is no driving range. Overall, the positives outweighed the negatives. The service was excellent. From the starter, the food staff and Jessica, the cart girl, all of the team was super friendly. Additionally, the carts and restrooms were sanitized frequently. Lastly, some of the holes had ocean views. and the pace of play was less than 4 hours. What I didn't like is that some customers didn't practice social distancing. For example, while I was paying for some drinks at the cafe, some asshole walked up w/o a mask to get napkins. He should have worn a mask like me and abide by what the sign says. In addition, there were napkins at the BBQ where he got his food. Last of all, holes #4 & #5 are both par 3s. I dislike courses that do not space the holes properly. Nonetheless, if I lived in the area this would be one of my go to places. The prices ($105) are still high if you have an annual membership, but you feel like you are at a private course.

Everyone called this a resort course, but I'm Local and play here all the time. Had a great time here with my dad in town. They valet your car for free. The 1st hole has ocean views and chairs to lounge in and have a drink. All the employees are friendly and helpful, and the course plays not too difficult with a lot of fun. There's a lot of sand, so just avoid that! The greens are fast but definitely not too fast. They also have the latest nicest rental clubs. Not too hard to break 80 and get in the 70s if you are a 10 or less handicap. Pace of play was right on track as well. Top 3 Orange County golf course for sure!

My favorite place to play! I'm a member of the resort, which includes membership for golf as well. This is my go to place to play, as the course is gorgeous and I never have a client or prospective client say "no" to playing here. :) In the last few months they've had some staffing changes and they were for the good. The service has definitely improved and the process has been seamless since. The restaurant is currently closed, and I hope they reopen it soon. It's a great place to enjoy the view after playing and grab a decent lunch and drink. Otherwise, the cafe serves really good food!

GORGEOUS COURSE We stayed at the Waldorf hotel and decided last minute to play before we checked out late around 2pm. We didn't get to play on the beach side but the course was still GORGEOUS and well kept. The carts were clean and had a USB outlet (but ours was broken). The snack cart came around quite often which was great. A bit pricey $95 for 9-hole but worth every penny. They play good music too Eagles Lying Eyes while we sipped on beers and watched the sunset off the beach. We'll be back again for sure. One negative star for the asshole in the store trying to charge me $30 for a "spectator fee" because I was sitting in the cart watching my hubby play. Really? Thankfully the guys working at the check in carts agreed with us that was bullshit and told us not to worry. Really cool staff! Except for the anal guy working the shop lol.

this was my first time golfing and it was so much fun!!! such a beautiful place and i felt so lucky to be in that place during this crazy time. the course is absolutely beautiful and the view of the ocean is unbeatable. the golf carts were also super fun to ride, and they were really high tech!! you could see how far you were from the flag hole, maps of all the different holes, and so many more cool features! the food is pretty good too, just a bit expensive, but hey you're at the monarch beach golf resort.. my favorite part was the complimentary cookies they give you!! the man at the front said they were homemade there, they were so delicious i had three or four!!! i would go back just for the cookies. overall super fun and beautiful place, and so peaceful and serene too!!

Golfed here in the past. It has been several years. Was rather disappointing on the course conditions, especially for the cost. Looked like my local municipal course. Greens were fine, fairways not so much. Staff, were very friendly and courteous. For the price, better to spend that money in Desert courses of Palm Desert, Indian Wells or La Quinta.

I am happy to say I live near such amazing track! You might want to work on keep your head down but the views make that hard.

5 Stars isn't enough. From our Bag drop to the starter the coolest nicest guys around. If you want the best I highly recommend Monarch Links

After playing a few rounds at the Monarch Golf Links, the fist thing I have to say is that it's an experience which would be a shame to miss. Excellent staff, premium service and outstanding coaching. I was fairly new to the sport but Eric Lohman took me under his wing with 8 lessons to sharpen my game. He's truly a master of the sport which was clearly demonstrated in his coaching style. If you're looking to get into or improve your game, I couldn't recommend this man enough. If anything, just stop by if you're in the area. It's a beautiful course.

My husband and I wanted to get out on Easter Sunday. Brandon and Eric, in golf, were able to fit my husband into a tee time and I got to ride along. My first time here and I was greeted by fresh baked cookies in the golf shop! Smelled and tasted amazing! The views were perfect, from the ocean, streams, to rolling greens! As we went from hole to hole the staff we ran into were all so nice and friendly! They made sure that we enjoyed our time and were willing to help if we needed anything. We came at a rest point for some more water bottles and I was surprised they also had apples available to snack on! As we rounded to the last few holes we were greeted with tootsie roll pops and then upon returning the cart a warm hand towel! Loved the staff and how nice and helpful they were! Now I see why my husband LOVES to play here! I can't wait to ride along again and enjoy more of the views!

I just played the front nine here. The greens are well maintained and the course is beautiful. I thought the course was relatively tough due to the hills, sand traps and all the ice plant. If you don't hit it straight, it is easy to lose a lot of balls. The customer service is superb. There is complimentary valet and they bring your golf bag down to the start off area, which most course don't do anymore. There is a golf shop with really nice and unique clothes. I want to go back and do some shopping. All in all, it was a fun and beautiful round. See you back next time!

Played here twice now and really enjoyed it each time. Top notch course, great amenities, service, and golf carts. Overall a really beautiful course.

What a beautiful place to spend a day golfing at the most gorgeous course in all of OC. Everything was perfect from valet our car to riding in clean GPS carts and helpful friendly staff. Can't wait to return!

I played a round here and it was great! There were 3 of us and they didn't add a 4th so it was just me and 2 buddies out at the course. The course is well maintained so the fairways, greens, bunkers, etc. were all nicely kept. Greens were pretty consistent. The staff is nice and friendly. The guy at the cart area was cool. There is a small area to warm up (mats with nets to hit irons and driver) and a large putting green. The cart girls are friendly as well. She poured us a nice stiff drink so that was great! Monarch Beach is definitely one of the best golf clubs in the area and it shows. From initial arrival to finishing up our round, it was a great A+ experience!

Quick shout out to Eric Julian from the pro shop. He went above the call of duty to resolve a scheduling mishap and saved our golf trip. THANK YOU! Super impressed by him and the entire golf and resort staff. Top notch customer service! The course was challenging but great. If it's your first time, make sure to study the layout as some of the holes are tricky. Lots of bunkers. Hole #3 offers spectacular ocean views. The only suggestion I have is to make some of the pin locations more reasonable. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our golf staycation experience.

The course and staff at Monarch Beach Golf Links are first class. The greens are always in good shape and our group always seem to get around in about 4 hours. Staff always has a smile on. You can tell it's run right. I'll be back.

My grandson treated me to a round here this morning. This is just a beautiful course but more importantly, the staff here are just outstanding! Special thanks to the starter, his friendly conversation set the tone for our round. Really enjoyed myself and I can see why my grandson loves playing here. Looking forward to my next visit.

Had a great round here July 4th with my fiancée on a whim. Upon arrival we were greater by the valet, complimentary of course, allowing us to unload way to much! No need to load your clubs, they take care of everything at this 5 star resort. I booked my tee time on teeoff and it was easy and a good value. I do wish there were more holes like #3 which you can drive with a great shot over the trees (I did it :)). We always like to start our round with breakfast and a range which unfortunately is the reason I did not give the course 5 stars... no range just nets. And the Café..... argh, the girls are nice behind the counter but the ingredients they use in the egg scramble eek! Terrible, I had some terrible stomach cramps and gas the entire day :(. Very unfortunate since it tasted ok, but the eggs must be cheap or the cheese old I don't know but AVOID the snack stand and food at this course. Once finished with your 18 holes they clean your clubs, retrieve your vehicle & load all your clubs in and give you some very lovely mango scented cold towels! We were hoping to have some showers, or nice bathrooms to change in after before our long ride home. Ehh tiny and dirty. not what I expected. It's ok I left happy and played well! The course is narrow and slightly challenging but with the right conditions a lot of fun! I would come out here again in a heartbeat. I'll just be eating before I get there.

Even a cloudy day is still amazing at Monarch Beach. You could visibly see that greens were recently punched but you couldn't notice once you were on the green they were rolling so true. Honestly don't know which was better: how well kept the entire course was from tee to green or the fact that we played in under 4.5 hours. The best "public" golf course in Orange County by far, and will be coming back multiple times. From the valet/cart guys to the pro shop...the service provided is unparalleled!

We had a tee time for 10 am on Friday. First con no driving range although you can warm up hitting into a net if you don't mind. The course was incredible for being December and the greens were immaculate. The weather was picture perfect! We were serviced several times by the cart gals and there was a snack bar at turn but I opted to wait to eat until we finished our round of golf. That was a huge mistake because after we seated ourselves on the outdoor patio and waited a good ten minutes my coworker went inside and was advised they were closed for a private function! No beverages or food after playing cart path only! It's pathectic that nobody communicated this at the turn and my vendor must have been so embarrassed -I know I would have been if I was entertaining clients. I left hungry & pissed !!!

The best golf course in California! Wonderful staff vip treatment! Eric the Gm is truly world class. Ryan, Paul and all the staff are very friendly and extremely accommodating. The best golf course and experience ever! The best! Thank you!

Well, this was certainly the most expensive course I have ever played, and may be the one of the priciest course I ever play. I didn't pay rack rate, scoring a great discount on top of an already discounted web rate, but it is a pricy course. With the rate, the question is, is it worth the money. And the answer is a qualified no. Don't get me wrong, it is a lovely course. I played the day after a rain, at the tail end of a wet month, so the course was a wee bit soggy. There were more than a few muddy lies, but on the whole I can overlook them. The fairways are fairly generous, and off the tee, the course does not qualify as target golf. where the target practice comes into play is in the approach. Most greens are well protected, so either have good control over your approach shots, or get some practice in with your sand wedge. On the plus side, the traps here are really nice (an advantage of being next to the beach), even with all the recent rain. The greens themselves are fast, with multiple tiers and some really ugly pin placements. It is not that hard to put off the green. Again, even with the weather, these are some of the fastest greens I have played. And with the exception of some bird droppings, the greens are in fantastic shape. There is a bit of water on the course, and it really comes in to play on two of the par 3s, but beyond that, it is manageable. Fairway traps are also sprinkled about, but they can be managed as well. I guess the key term here is course management. Since it is not overly long, shot placement is more important that length off the tee, and controlling your approach shots can mean the difference between an up and down and double bogey. So, back to value, and what makes this course worthwhile. The views on a few holes are magnificent. Holes 3 and 4 are on the ocean side of PCH, so you are playing with the beach as a backdrop. No, you are not carrying a cliff onto a point overlooking the Pacific, but the is darn pretty. 18 is also beautiful, heading back in with the ocean as a distant backdrop. The course is very well maintained, but so are other like Talega, Tustin Ranch, Black Gold and Oak Creek. Toss in a few more if you are willing to drive to the IE. Customer care is nice here, with water in the carts (but no GPS) very friendly staff, and a complementary yardage book. So give me a steep, steep discount, and I will play this course any time. At full rates, however, it isn't on my list.

The views are spectacular and the Greens are always in great condition. Pace of play is around 4 hours 15 min can't ask for more. I love the service here and people are very nice. Hole 3 has a breathtaking ocean view and challenge you with your Tee shot.

First I don't write many poor reviews but this is necessary. The course has some nice views on the first few holes and the staff was very accommodating. There is no driving range. There is 4 net areas you can hit balls into. The practice putting green is long, narrow and pretty flat. The greens are much faster than the practice green and have severe slopes. The day I played the flags were mostly guarded by deep bunkers with very small landing areas. My round started off 45 minutes late. 11:30 pushed back to 12:15 made it impossible to complete the round before darkness. Every hole had a long delay. It took 3 hours to play the first 8 holes. What bothered me the most was the terrible fairway conditions. I have played many top resort courses and this is by far the worse I have seen. I have seen better at local pitch and putts. The pictures on their website are truly different than what i observed. I would not recommend this course with these conditions to anyone for any price. Very disappointed!

Just had our Ladera Ranch Golf outing at MBR , thanks to Anthony Lanza, PGA Head Golf Professional & Golf Event Manager for arrangements . The course, the staff , the food service & Beverage carts , the GM are all top shelf A+++ , awesome venue Cheers Tom Case & Trent Zinn @ the LRGC ...

A really wonderful course and experience. From the moment you arrive, everyone is incredibly: courteous, getting your clubs setup in the cart. Greens are aerated annually on 11/1, so as part of the greens fees you get a sleeve of balls. Small, but kind gesture. We had three players, all about 20 handicaps. We played from the orange tees. Tee shots are fairly straight forward with lots of wide fairways. The approach shots are where your skills come into play. A lot of uphill approaches with greens guarded by deep bunkers. Once you're on, the greens are tough. Putts will slide more than you think. Makes "putting for dough" a reality. Views throughout the course are incredible, some of the best you'll find of any course on the West Coast. Especially #3, definitely get a shot there.

For a resort course and the price charged, I expected better. The view, of course, if great. A saving feature. I have played here several times before, used to be a member, and always enjoyed this beautiful challenging course, but today was a disappointment. The course itself was not in great shape. Many bare places on the fairways, others where they were cutting out areas of grass in the middle of the fairways to move somewhere. Most of the tee boxes were not mown. Five of the holes were cart path only, which definitely increases the time it takes to play the round, with a marshal "encouraging" very politely that some groups were behind. Pins were tucked away in impossible locations. After the round we learned that the course was set up for a "monster" tournament that afternoon with pins deliberately placed in the most difficult locations. The staff were overwhelmingly helpful and courteous as usual, the highlight of the round.

We finished in 4 hours and 28 min. It wasn't even that the Marshall asked us to hurry. It was really the WAY he asked us. Really felt like it was the 50s and we better get moving or else! Also two mediocre hot dogs ($12 each I believe) beer and a drink cost like $50. I could have a decent steak for that price. But I did tip the person who served us $10 as she was very friendly and nice. Not her fault the course overcharges and the food isn't even decent. I really truly doubt that your marshall tells everyone to hurry. And we weren't even playing slowly. It's ok. We got the message. Just want to warn others who are thinking of playing here to read between the lines of my post and your reply

Talk about an "Ace" of an experience! We had hoped to stay & play here before Covid hit and thought we'd never get the chance. But Eric the GM and his entire talented team helped make it happen -- safely, affordably and entertainingly -- once all was "ironed out." The hospitality, service and picturesque playability of the course was tremendous, along with the astute attention to social distancing rules and health guidelines. We were comfortable from start to finish and enjoyed the safe interaction on the front and back nine with the generous cart staff and Rangers. Visiting and golfing at Monarch was a highlight of the season and we can't wait to go back!

Great Golf Course ,Great spa, and great staffLove the golf course always great service and Fabulous food !!!!!

I wish I could give this 4 1/2 stars, but Yelp doesn't let me do that. This is one of the most fun courses for all skill levels that has challenging and unique layouts and nice views. For someone like myself who hasn't played here before, it can be challenging because some hazards are out of view from the tee boxes, but fortunately the carts have GPS and tell you exactly where to hit and avoid. The course seemed packed but the pace of play is extremely fast. I wanted to stop and admire the view on many of the holes. I thought wind might be a factor but it really wasn't too bad, even though it was cold and rainy when I played. Course conditions were perfect and greens were also immaculate and fast. There were just a couple of things that weren't perfect, which are that they don't have a driving range although they do have stalls with nets you can hit into, and I had a little bit of an issue with one of the pro shop staff who was being condescending when I was checking in. Every other staff member was extremely polite though, so it was just the one person I had an issue with. For the price of the green fees, it just a bit of a bummer and took a little bit away from the experience.

Exceptional course and overall experience. We chose this course for our corporate membership over many other options. Obviously the upkeep, layout and play is top notch, but the customer experience takes it to the next level. Between the ground staff and Brandon Delgado, the Assistant Manager we have been blown away. I look forward to many years partnered with Monarch Beach. Thank you!

Beautiful course, pretty well kept considering the drought we are in, staff is as nice as can be. However TODAY WAS ANOTHER 4 hr 45 MIN ROUND OF GOLF. 3 rd one this year, the ranger has no idea what's going on, and there is GPS in each cart so staff knows how slow it is and still does nothing. Special mention Tony in the ProShop is the best one there. The Pro needs to be more proactive with keeping the pace up.

Such a beautiful course. It was a little foggy when we played, so that was a slight bummer but the ocean backdrop was still amazing. The outdoor patio by pro shop is a great place to eat and have a few drinks once you're all done, with more great views from the tables. Only downside to this course is that it doesn't have a proper range to warm up at. And one of the holes caught fire when we were there, but the fire dept took care of it quickly.

Absolutely fantastic place to golf. This is PGA quality, there's a reason a lot of pros like to golf Here and now I know why. Beautiful greens, one of the best places to golf in Southern California, will absolutely be back to golf here soon!