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Pala Mesa Resort

4.4
1806 Reviews (1806)
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4.4
1806 Reviews (1806)
5 Stars
566
4 Stars
763
3 Stars
292
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
74
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
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90.7%
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1488 out of 1806 reviews
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4.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.7%
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4.5
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
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4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.5%
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86 out of 94 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pala Mesa's mature layout rewards accurate shot-making with well-maintained greens, fairways, and bunkers that consistently impress recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and an outstanding pace of play make rounds here smooth and enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6703 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.5

Pala Mesa Golf Resort is situated between Temecula wine country and the beautiful countryside of San Diego's North County. The course was carefully carved from the surrounding hillsides, providing rolling fairways and undulating greens throughout the layout. Towering oaks, sycamores, and elms blanket the course's landscape, providing the perfect complement to the stunning mountain views. The fairways are tight and lined with trees, demanding a fair amount of accuracy. The greens also play fairly quick. The golf course does provide a challenging round but it is seemingly much tougher than it actually is. Beginners should still feel comfortable taking on the course. The versatile layout in combination with the consistently good conditions have earned Pala Mesa acclaim as one of the best golf courses in San Diego County.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6703 yards 73.5 134
Black (W) 72 6502 yards 72.6 131
Blue 72 6138 yards 70.9 126
Silver 72 5640 yards 68.6 120
Silver (W) 72 5640 yards 74.2 133
Gold 72 5104 yards 66.1 113
Gold (W) 72 5104 yards 71.0 126
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Scorecard for Pala Mesa Resort
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Tournament M: 73.5/134 W: 80.4/148 407 540 396 189 312 397 183 525 440 3389 480 304 528 403 173 416 163 351 496 3314 6703
Black M: 72.6/131 W: 79.1/144 407 473 396 189 312 397 183 525 418 3300 480 304 501 403 173 416 155 351 419 3202 6502
Blue M: 70.9/126 W: 77.1/139 391 461 378 166 290 372 159 495 378 3090 464 292 473 376 151 401 150 334 407 3048 6138
Silver M: 68.6/120 W: 74.2/133 351 451 357 145 255 342 145 458 347 2851 430 276 439 336 136 340 141 316 375 2789 5640
Gold M: 66.1/113 W: 71.0/126 325 410 310 124 255 342 125 405 275 2571 393 276 390 310 99 327 132 231 375 2533 5104
Handicap 3 13 1 17 15 5 11 9 7 10 14 16 6 18 2 12 8 4
Par 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 36 5 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 5 1 17 9 13 15 3 11 6 12 4 10 16 2 18 14 8
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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William H. Johnson Dave Fleming

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

4.4
1806 Reviews (1806)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 45
Patio Dining 30
Dinner 26
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 75
Bunkers 73
Elevation Changes 65
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Advanced Golfers 56
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 45
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 77
Worth the Drive 58
In the 'Burbs 25

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lakeshow16
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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user2963641
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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RGF18CD76A0106B224DF
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Daingram1
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u3694354
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thanks

It was a pleasure to spend the morning there.

Staff was great the round was great.

I left my range finder in the cart and was able to call next day and the staff found it and I got it back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/31/2026:
Thank you for the five-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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9pounds
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u993614528
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just OK

Much like my golf game this course needs lots of work

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/28/2026:
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry your visit didn't fully meet expectations, and we're committed to making improvements that create a better experience for future rounds.
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uUGZK7828UG
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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cidmestas
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

I love this course, ever since Pala Casino took over it’s been watered and green and able to have divots taken out of it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/24/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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u314165817169
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful challenging course

Like the thin fairways, very challenging for me. Good price too and the service / employees was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/21/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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u000002042767
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Go somewhere else.

I play three to four rounds a week, and this is the first time I felt I should leave a review. The course is average at best. Good place to hangout out if you have 5 1/2 hours to kill. Much better courses for the money in the area. Horrible pace of play. 12:10 tee time on a Monday, and called it quits on hole 15 and went home after 3 1/2 hours. There were two to three groups on or waiting for 20-30 minutes a hole. I didn’t have another two hours to complete the round. Won’t be back, save your money and go somewhere else.

When I asked the pro shop attendant if it is always this slow, the guy was fairly rude. “I can’t answer you without details”.

Conditions Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Response from on 07/14/2026:
Thank you for your honest feedback. We understand your frustration and are reviewing your comments with our team. Your input helps us identify opportunities to improve the experience for all guests.
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u8aelixP7V7EtioNoHXp
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Staff / Course Conditions

Staff at check in are friendly and attentive.

Staff at the food shack are quick with food and drinks . Course was in amazing condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/14/2026:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
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RGF18CD76A0106B224DF
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape ,they had a tournament so pace of play a little slower than usual but Al’s

a little slower than usual but all in all a fun day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 07/04/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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lilitong40
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very well maintained course

I used to played here a lot. Today is the 1st time after my 2 year gap of injury. The course is maintained very well and the stuffs are friendly. I am surprised that the course is almost empty. It used to be very crowded. Maybe because it is Monday.

Pace Excellent
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u314161476313
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in bunkers in San Diego county.

Not that I want to be in bunkers, but I did occasionally get in one or two, and they are fresh, fluffy deep sand well maintained, just like the entire course.

Fairway's green, rough faily measured at 4 inches and greens clean and smooth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/22/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
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u000005479512
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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72blazer
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mykeydee58
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dale7952078
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000003869197
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pricing has come back down

After this course was taken over by the resort, the pricing shot up over 2x using the improvements being made to the course as the reason. Paying $50 a round here before this was one of the best kept secret value courses around but paying $120-140 was not. Now it's come back down to hovering around $100 which is reasonable for what the course offers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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