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Monarch Beach Golf Links

33033 Niguel Rd
Dana Point, CA 92629
Phone: (949)240-8247Fax: (949)240-9210

This links course has many sand bunkers spread throughout its design. Two holes were designed right above the ocean, and the Pacific Ocean can be seen from all the holes. The signature hole is #3, a 315-yard, par 4, requiring an approach shot to an elevated, triple-tiered green just above the ocean.

Holes: 18

Greens: Bent Grass

Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Championship	70	6344	69.2	128
Regular	70	5705	66.9	121
Ladies'	70	5046	70.3	119

Greens Fees:	$80-$124
Course Type:	resort
Dress Code:	No tank tops or cutoffs
Season:	Open all year
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Number of Reviews: 1
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Overpriced, Oct 01, 2006

reviewer: Mike from Laguna Hills, CA

Not a bad course, but badly overpriced. No driving range is frustrating (especially when paying $195/round on weekends) and it is sold as an ocean course yet on two holes are near the ocean - one of which is played with your back to the ocean. No better than Oak Creek or any of the other upscale courses in OC. Doesn't make it a bad experience, just not a special one. If I want to overspend, I will go to Pelican and feel like I had a special experience.

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