Pala Mesa Resort: #11
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4.3
1750 Reviews (1750)
5 Stars
527
4 Stars
751
3 Stars
290
2 Stars
109
1 Stars
73
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
90.5%
Recommend this course
1436 out of 1750 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 42 reviews
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4.4
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.6%
Recommend this course
117 out of 125 reviews
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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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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Kikuyu Grass
Greens Kikuyu Grass
Golf Season Year round

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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4.3
1750 Reviews (1750)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bang for the buck

This course was definitely bang for the buck. My son and I played on a holiday and the rates were cheaper than most local courses we play. The course was GREEN everywhere and we’ve had a drought with extreme temps. The layout was fun and challenging, had narrow fairways on some holes, and others wide open landing to help all levels of player. Several doglegs to keep it spicy, several fluffy sand traps around the approach, the greens landed soft but rolled with a good pace to keep you on your toes with power selection. We will 100% make this a new monthly visit to keep my kiddo ready for high school golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape you have to hit straight because of slopes ,dog legs and a lot of traps

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not impressed. Rouge was untested and to high for the average player.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 44
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very unpleasant experience!!

I need to express my frustration over the experience my group and I had. We were harassed and followed by Gary, the course marshal, throughout the course, which made the entire outing extremely uncomfortable and awkward. I repeatedly received messages demanding payment for the round due to their error, and then was told to return after we finished. But I was approached after hole 9, demanding I pay for the round. I advised them I would pay after the round, so we don't slow down other groups. After completing hole 18, golf carts blocked us on our way back, as if we were expected to leave without settling the bill. This was embarrassing and concerning, especially since we appeared to be the only Hispanic group in the course at that time. It felt like we were being singled out, and while I hesitate to believe it was intentional, it leaves me questioning their motives. I strongly advise any Hispanic/Latino golfers to reconsider visiting this venue. It's disheartening, especially for our friend who was golfing for the first time and now has no desire to continue.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition, good pace of play

Greens, fairways, tee boxes and bunkers were well maintained. No water jugs in the water stations. They did give you a water bottle at the start. Pace of play was fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pala Mesa

Narrow fairways, not easy for first time golfer. Green are great but small. We had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff is great and friendly and course is a lot of fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just a fun course

Fun course to play ,staff are super friendly and not to crowded on days I play ,so you move along at good pace

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a great course!

I booked the course online and when I arrived at the course the staff couldn't be more friendly! The man in the pro shop was really helpful in describing the course and what to look for. Hole # 16 was a blast!

The round was very quick and I loved the course so much I played it again the next day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting to know course a little better makes it a little easier, still a fun course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 22
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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great condition

Played yesterday staff is very friendly green is great condition fairway is perfect will play again here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/15/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Staff friendly, course in good shape,course looks easier then it really is, but everything is good, good day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/07/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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