Monarch Beach Golf Links is an 18-hole golf course in Dana Point, CA with a par of 70. It offers 6 tee sets: black (6,297 yards, slope 130, rating 71.9), salt creek combo (6,051 yards, slope 127, rating 70.7), orange (5,854 yards, slope 125, rating 69.7), monarch combo (5,628 yards, slope 122, rating 68.6), gold (5,405 yards, slope 120, rating 67.4), platinum (4,889 yards, slope 113, rating 64.6). The hardest hole is #7, a par 5 playing 478 yards from the first tee.
Monarch Beach Golf Links
Dana Point, CA
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A short par 4 with a relatively open fairway that plays downhill toward the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, making accuracy on the approach shot critical to avoid sand.
The course's second-hardest hole, this par 4 demands length and precision with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Water hazards and bunkers frame both sides of the landing area, creating a demanding test off the tee.
A short par 4 playing downhill with a relatively forgiving layout. The modest length makes this an inviting scoring opportunity, though greenside bunkers still demand a clean approach shot.
A short par 3 to a well-bunkered green with hazards guarding the front and sides. The compact green requires precision, as missing left or right into sand will demand careful execution.
A picturesque par 3 with water in play left and bunkers right of the green. The elevated tee shot must navigate these hazards to reach a sloped green that demands accuracy.
A straightforward par 4 with a fairway that opens up invitingly off the tee. Bunkers cluster around the green, particularly on the right, creating a short but defined challenge on the approach.
The course's signature hole, this lengthy par 5 demands two solid strikes to reach the green in regulation. Water and strategic bunkering along the fairway create a dramatic risk-reward decision for aggressive players.
A challenging par 4 with a fairway that narrows significantly in the landing area. Hazards frame both sides of the approach, making this one of the course's most demanding mid-length tests.
A generous par 5 with a broad fairway offering multiple approaches to the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the fairway and frame the green, but length and position off the tee are the primary concerns.
A straightforward par 4 with a fairway that widens in the landing area. Light bunkering allows for a relatively forgiving layout, making this a good birdie opportunity.
The second-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 requires length and accuracy with bunkers strategically placed along the fairway and guarding the green. The challenge escalates significantly from back tees.
A reachable par 5 with a fairway that opens invitingly for aggressive players. Strategic bunkering throughout the hole rewards accurate striking while penalizing wayward shots.
A short par 3 to a small, well-bunkered green surrounded by sand on multiple sides. The brevity of the hole belies its difficulty, as the compact target leaves little margin for error.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that narrows in the landing area before opening near the green. Bunkers on both sides of the approach create a defined target for the second shot.
A short par 3 with a green surrounded by bunkers and rough terrain. The modest yardage masks the precision required to avoid the sand and reach the protected green.
A dramatic par 4 that plays significantly longer from the back tees, with water and bunkers squeezing the fairway throughout. The risk-reward nature of this hole intensifies from the championship distances.
A short par 3 finishing the front/back nines with a compact, well-defended green. Bunkers frame the target closely, making this a precise closing test despite the short yardage.
A finishing par 4 with a fairway that narrows as it approaches the green, creating a dramatic conclusion to the round. Hazards left and right in the landing area demand controlled driving for a strong final approach.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| HCP | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | |||
| black | 371 | 443 | 309 | 177 | 209 | 386 | 552 | 431 | 506 | 3384 | 374 | 399 | 532 | 151 | 370 | 181 | 363 | 167 | 376 | 2913 | 6297 |
| salt creek combo | 347 | 443 | 309 | 177 | 184 | 386 | 510 | 390 | 506 | 3252 | 348 | 399 | 513 | 140 | 370 | 163 | 323 | 167 | 376 | 2799 | 6051 |
| orange | 347 | 406 | 294 | 161 | 184 | 361 | 510 | 390 | 493 | 3146 | 348 | 361 | 513 | 140 | 361 | 163 | 323 | 149 | 350 | 2708 | 5854 |
| monarch combo | 347 | 383 | 294 | 161 | 184 | 361 | 478 | 354 | 462 | 3024 | 348 | 361 | 487 | 115 | 338 | 133 | 323 | 149 | 350 | 2604 | 5628 |
| gold | 319 | 383 | 274 | 149 | 158 | 351 | 478 | 354 | 462 | 2928 | 334 | 336 | 487 | 115 | 338 | 133 | 294 | 125 | 315 | 2477 | 5405 |
| platinum | 299 | 361 | 250 | 129 | 137 | 335 | 427 | 317 | 435 | 2690 | 305 | 295 | 451 | 84 | 313 | 99 | 264 | 107 | 281 | 2199 | 4889 |