Golf course was in nice shape despite the rains. Tee boxes very level, fairways very green and lush but soggy for some areas, rough was thick but playable, crushed white marble bunkers were fine and t... Continue »

Golf course was in nice shape despite the rains. Tee boxes very level, fairways very green and lush but soggy for some areas, rough was thick but playable, crushed white marble bunkers were fine and the greens were rolling a little slow but rather smooth. Monarch Beach is a premiere golf course located in beautiful Laguna Niguel. This golf course has beautiful bunkering and medium sized fairways. The greens are trecherous if you are on the wrong tier. Despite having only 2 holes along the ocean, the views on the course are great. Big Houses border along the fairways, adding a little touch of class to an already upscale place. Service has been great every time I have played here. Price is outrageous but right now they are having a 50% off Feb special that can be printed off the website good for Sun-Thurs. At under a $100 for this period of time, I think it is a good value.

Played here 12/18/04 after playing twice in the summer. The course has made a come back and the greens are in very good condition. Fairways are green and not too wet. It is an interesting lay-out, ... Continue »

Played here 12/18/04 after playing twice in the summer. The course has made a come back and the greens are in very good condition. Fairways are green and not too wet. It is an interesting lay-out, but not my favorite track at these prices.

Played 12/4. we were the 1st group out. we got around in just over 3 1/2 hours. the course was in very good shape. the greens were quick but true. fairways were in good shape as well. the price ... Continue »

Played 12/4. we were the 1st group out. we got around in just over 3 1/2 hours. the course was in very good shape. the greens were quick but true. fairways were in good shape as well. the price makes it tough to play there more than a couple times a year but you can't beat the view.

Played on 11/14, other than 6 greens that were a little patchy - still better than being aerated, course was in overall good shape. All other greens were in great shape, firm and rolling true, and fa... Continue »

Played on 11/14, other than 6 greens that were a little patchy - still better than being aerated, course was in overall good shape. All other greens were in great shape, firm and rolling true, and fairways were fairly green.

Played this course for the first time last weekend. It is a nice layout, with some great holes. The greens had some disease issues on some holes, but played quick and mostly true. The rest of the cour... Continue »

Played this course for the first time last weekend. It is a nice layout, with some great holes. The greens had some disease issues on some holes, but played quick and mostly true. The rest of the course is in great shape with only just a few areas that need to still recover from the recent irrigation upgrades. It certainly helps playing with someone that knows the course, with some blind tee shots, and many elavation changes. Overall, a very nice course. Now let's talk price. I paid the member rates with a friend, which is high for my normal round, but I certainly wouldn't pay the normal rate. The views were nice, but I could get them @ San Clemente also (but not the same conditions). I'll play it again, in a few months and look forward to it.

It still does not look pretty being very brown but was in fairly good shape. No evidence of irrigation work so maybe it is complete even though they were still offering 1/2 price on Sunday. The proble... Continue »

It still does not look pretty being very brown but was in fairly good shape. No evidence of irrigation work so maybe it is complete even though they were still offering 1/2 price on Sunday. The problem is there are still nicer courses even for $75.

Played 22 holes on Sunday 8/29 with GolfExtra ($75 per player). Although course is currently upgrading its irrigation system all holes were open. I can't complain due to nice ocean views, weather an... Continue »

Played 22 holes on Sunday 8/29 with GolfExtra ($75 per player). Although course is currently upgrading its irrigation system all holes were open. I can't complain due to nice ocean views, weather and staff. The greens and bunkers were in decent shape, however don't expect lush fairways @ reduced fees as they were thin with bare spots on most holes. Completed our round in under 4 hours. Overall a good golf outing at the price of $75 for Sunday in O.C.

The course is in abominable condition. There is a $60 special rate because 'two holes are closed for irrigation work. What the pro shop doesn't tell you is that the whole course is in terrible shape... Continue »

The course is in abominable condition. There is a $60 special rate because 'two holes are closed for irrigation work. What the pro shop doesn't tell you is that the whole course is in terrible shape. Brown and bald spots on all of the fairways. Brown spots on many greens. No rough. Sand traps are in good shape and tee boxes are OK. They will be working on the course for 2-4 more weeks - suggest you stay away until mid October at the earliest.

If you can get a half price rate or some other special this is a must play golf course. At a regular rate of over $125.00 on weekday day probably not. Great layout, perfect customer service and amen... Continue »

If you can get a half price rate or some other special this is a must play golf course. At a regular rate of over $125.00 on weekday day probably not. Great layout, perfect customer service and amenities. Even though 1st hole was closed due to irrigation work, the day was excellent and so was the course.