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    Monarch Beach Golf Links

    4.4 (271 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    My regular golf buddies had a blast time playing here.
    Jim M.

    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.

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    CritDicks ..

    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

    Tony L.

    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!

    Joseph L.

    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.

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    Joe P.

    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.

    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!

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    Ann Y.

    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.

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    Peter B.

    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!

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

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

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