49% match
For Black tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Monarch Beach Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Monarch Beach Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Monarch Beach Golf Links, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Monarch Beach Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Monarch Beach Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Drive North, 50 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1983
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Monarch Beach Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course dishes repeating iron tests on packed par fours mixed with bold-or-safe calls on beefy par fives, front nine cranking extra heat via tougher ratings to brew early bogey traps.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706297 yards5758 metersCR 78.2Bogey 111.9Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.4 · BR 57.8 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 443 | 309 | 177 | 209 | 386 | 552 | 431 | 506 | 3384 | 374 | 399 | 532 | 151 | 370 | 181 | 363 | 167 | 376 | 2913 | 6297 |
M
Monarch Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705628 yards5146 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.0 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 383 | 294 | 161 | 184 | 361 | 478 | 354 | 462 | 3024 | 348 | 361 | 487 | 115 | 338 | 133 | 323 | 149 | 350 | 2604 | 5628 |
S
Salt Creek Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706051 yards5533 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.6Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 443 | 309 | 177 | 184 | 386 | 510 | 390 | 506 | 3252 | 348 | 399 | 513 | 140 | 370 | 163 | 323 | 167 | 376 | 2799 | 6051 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Monarch Beach Golf Links
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started78% match
For Black tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Aim14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Monarch Beach Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Monarch Beach Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim38%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Trajectory20%
42% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
78% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Accuracy14%
53% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Alignment29%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim12%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
40% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
40% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
46% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
18% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Trajectory19%
Precision19%
74% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started71% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
64% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
60% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
62% match
For Monarch Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
64% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
40% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy31%
Visualization19%
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Get Started41% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
53% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Salt Creek Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Monarch Beach Golf Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Monarch Beach Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Monarch Beach Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Monarch Beach Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Monarch Beach Golf Links presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Monarch Beach Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5962 yards. The back tees extend to 6297.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Monarch Beach Golf Links?
With a course rating of 78.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Monarch Beach Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6297.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Monarch Beach Golf Links and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Monarch Beach Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6297.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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