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Talega Golf Club

990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, California 92673, Orange County
(949) 369-6226
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A view over the water from Talega Golf Club. Talega GC
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Bunkers guarding green at Talega Golf Club
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Talega Golf Club is one of southern California's treasures, offering a challenging Fred Couples layout that sits above the "Spanish Village by the Sea." The course winds through canyons and valleys offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside throughout. The diverse layout will test your shot-making skills and there are also several interesting risk-reward opportunities including two reachable par 4s that will please long hitters. There is an abundance of bunkers coming into play, especially along the fairways, and golfers will be faced with the occasional blind shot. The greens are extremely quick and not a single one is flat. Nearly every green has multiple tiers. Water hazards also come into play on a few holes. One of Talega's most memorable holes is the monstrous 13th. This par 5 requires a carry over not just one but two ravines.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6951 yds
Rating 73.7
Slope 135
Type Public
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Driving Range
Golf School Academy
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Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Single Allowed
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Bar
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Clubhouse
Year Built 2001
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Fred Couples (2001) Brian Curley (2001) Lee E. Schmidt (2001) Tom Peck (2001)
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3.7
3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1477 reviews
74.7%
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  • Conditions
    3.5
  • Value
    3.4
  • Layout
    4.3
  • Friendliness
    4.1
  • Pace
    3.8
  • Amenities
    3.2
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high marks for its challenging terrain, elevation changes, and scenic holes that reward strategic thinking. Friendly staff and a well-balanced mix of difficulty make this a course worth seeking out at the right rate.

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The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 10
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 61
Forced Carries 52
Elevation Changes 38
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 36
Locals 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
Convenient to the City 30
In the 'Burbs 26

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Anonymous
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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Bob8997
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 1.0
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1XI1MjHFgmWIXKxX242m
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u260029405
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great layout!

Well designed course in decent condition. Enjoyed the round. It seems like they water it, but just can’t quite get it to come back.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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user2963641
Reviews 55
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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suztwoaces
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Course is in pretty bad shape. Fairways pretty beat up. Lots of dirt patches. Greens very bumpy with bare spots

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Marc5386747
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nonsensical Starter... Ishmael

There was about 30-40 minutes between groups going out on a 90+ degree Saturday. We were ready to play early, ahead of our 12:20p teetime. The starter refused to let us go out although no other groups were prepared to go out. Nonsensical.... Employ people who use common sense and gets golfers who paid lots of money what they want... Golf placed properly to avoid 5 hour rounds. Also zero water on the course or a beverage cart. Why not? It's Saturday mid-day and nearly 100 degrees.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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B8xJGlR74DHLD5DOZEy0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Terrible service

2nd time there. Our start time was 1220. At about 12pm it was hot so we cut short our warm up time. No body was teeing off or at the starter for a good 10 to 15 minutes. Asked the starter if we could just go. Denied us. Said we have to wait. We sat there for a few more minutes. Asked again told us no, You have to wait.

Hot No cart service !! No water stations! Pretty expansive course. Horrible service. I play cheaper courses in SD and the amenities are way better

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
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flemz227
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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cpwhelan
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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robij333
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Challenge

This golf course was in excellent shape with a very challenging 18 hole layout. Greens were in very good and were tough. Course plays long. We had a great time. We never saw a group in front of us. Worth playing.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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YjjY9sC3EE5lqQhYGsxx
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great value and greens, but service gaps and cart restrictions

Played Talega on a Saturday and walked away impressed by the overall value. The green fees are highly competitive for the quality of the layout.The greens themselves were running fantastic—true and fast. However, the back nine did show significant signs of wear and tear, with quite a few unrepaired ball marks.A few logistical downsides to note:The Range: Getting to the driving range is a massive hassle and poorly situated.Cart Restrictions: The carts are equipped with heavy-handed GPS speed regulators/governors that severely limit where you can drive.No Beverage Cart: Despite it being a peak Saturday, there was no beverage cart service out on the course. Stock up at the clubhouse before teeing off.Overall, it is an excellent track for the price, but the course logistics and on-course amenities could use a boost.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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lentodisco
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u698389239
T O P 500
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

General

Spectacular layout; lots of elevation changes w/ challenging par 3s and several blind t-shots. T'd off at noon on a Monday and had the course to ourselves; so, great pace of play.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Joviyach
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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JAW5757
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very Fun Course

Cool layout, well maintained, good pace. Very fun day.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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apolitikos
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Adzika
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course all round

Love the course. Bunkers are horrible and out of character for the rest of the course. Pace was slow on back 9. 4:50 total time for round. If you can get on for $100 or less its worth it.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
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Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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gn33650093
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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