A
t Monarch Beach Golf Links, vis-
itors don't have to choose be-
tween a great golf experience
and a relaxed atmosphere. The club has
found the ideal balance between offer-
ing top-notch service and taking advan-
tage of its beachside setting, expertly
capturing the essence of SoCal cool.
Golfers will first notice the "Monarch
Beach experience" if they choose to
take a Waterman Forecaddie for their
round. Unique to Monarch Beach,
Waterman Forecaddies perform tradi-
tional caddie duties, but also offer in-
sight into all the other things that make
a visit to Monarch Beach special.
From providing the surf report to
insight on what marine life to watch for
when snorkeling or the best times to set
out on a stand-up paddleboard, they're
as knowledgeable about local surf
breaks as they are skilled at reading a
double breaker on the 18th green.
"We have a unique property in that
we're located on one of the best beaches
in Orange County at Salt Creek Beach,"
said Jackie Kazarian, the Sales and Mar-
keting Manager at Monarch Beach Golf
Links. "Our Waterman Forecaddies
will give you their local insight into the
Dana Point lifestyle and really capture
that vibe that you're looking for when
you come to Monarch Beach."
Taking the surf theme a step further,
golfers can rent GolfBoards to experi-
ence the newest and most fun surf-like
way to get around the golf course. And
those visiting from out of town will be
happy to find that Monarch Beach offers
Flex Set Premium Club Rentals that
allow players to customize their bags
to their exact specifications. Kazarian
said it's not uncommon for golfers to
build a set with Callaway, Titleist, Ping
and TaylorMade clubs. With 97 sets of
clubs, mixing and matching models
such as the M2, Vokey, Apex, Big
Bertha, Scotty Cameron, Odyssey and
Anser is never a problem.
The course's Express Lane program
– which requires players teeing off be-
fore 9 a.m. to pledge that they'll com-
plete their round in four hours or less,
has been an effective new measure to
manage pace of play.
The staff also offers its periodical
Charity All-Stars seminars, teaching
the basics of running successful charity
golf events.
"It's all about the laid-back atmos-
phere, but still offering a turnkey expe-
rience and five-star service," Kazarian
said.
THE EXPERIENCE
LAND OF
PLENTY
Monarch Beach enhances the
experience with GolfBoards,
Waterman Forecaddies & more
>> LEARN MORE about the layout
at Monarch Beach Golf Links and
take a flyover tour of the course.
6 / Monarch BeachComber • Fall 2016
FURTHER READING
