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Pala Mesa Resort
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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.
| 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 |
| 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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18th tee box Photo submitted by Nicklitchfield on 01/14/2021
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open pic for full view Photo submitted by itsmelll on 10/04/2020
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Having a blast, observing all the social distancing and mask rules. Photo submitted by u0000063300819 on 07/08/2020
Pleasantly surprised
After reading other reviews we were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the course. Staff was welcoming and very insightful for first timers. Pace of play was great. Course was in good condition.
The front nine was easier than the back nine which had some incredible views. Course was fair but challenging. The greens are quick but fair. Deifinitely will play it again.
Stopped for lunch next door at Aquaterra which was excellent.
Hello u314161204013. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!
Price increase
We've been playing this course off and on for the last 2 years. A few months ago when the course was at its worse we still played. Now that the rain improved the course, the prices went through the roof. It is not a hundred dollar course. Not even close. Our carts front wheels were both going outwards which made driving it a challenge. The cart started to die on 16. We limped back. The Fairways are in good shape, the greens look average, but the cost....out of this world. Some of the staff give discounts to veterans, but the kids in the pro shop aren't really sure how it works. Time to move on.
Hi w29RiCvYTdcdUx7pLSDy,
Let us first say that we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We work hard to create an enjoyable experience so you can focus on enjoying yourself and let us do the rest. We also want to thank you for your honest and constructive criticism of the course.
We are going to escalate your review to our team in charge and do everything we can to improve before your next game.
Thank you for visiting and playing at Pala Mesa Resort. We hope to see you again soon!
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Pro shop very attentive to bad weather conditions thru the week. Started our round 10 minutes early and pace of play was great. Weather was sunny, very little wind, and in the low 60's. Had a good round. Very satisfied.
Hello, ajmgolf. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Pala Mesa Resort. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!
For the middle of winter, Pala Mesa is looking great!
My son and I booked a “hot deal“ through GolfNow and payed $30 each less than the normal green fee so that was a definite plus to start with. It had been raining so there wasn’t a lot of golfers and we were able to play by ourselves, which we preferred. we got around the 18 holes in about 3 1/2 hours I would say. The turf looked fantastic for the time of year. The greens were fast, but not unfair. I played the silver tea boxes which were pristine because I am an old man! Mike Weir, the Canadian lefty played two groups ahead of us, so there’s that! Anyway, we had a great time, and actually played some decent golf!
Thank you for your review, danbhays. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Pala Mesa Resort. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Pala Mesa Resort!
Not worth the money
Overall course was in rough shape
Purchased a logo ball to add to my collection and and was charged $5 bucks, normally a mute issue, Torrey Pines, a world renowned PGA course charges only $4 (gouge)
Golf carts were falling apart. for the most part no parking brake (had to angle the wheels toward the curb to ensure cart didn’t roll down the hill
Again not worth the drive out there
Hi, figgy1rogers,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Pala Mesa Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, ghekyungkim. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!
Hi, thughes517. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!
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The bathrooms at the clubhouse being closed was a hassle. Staff was very nice. Greens were only in so-so condition. Course is pretty and very challenging.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, lclyons1. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Pala Mesa Resort thanks you!
Nice Track
The course was a bit rough and the golf carts situation was a rather frustrating one. Aside from the course being low on golf-carts which caused about a 30 min delay in tee times the Staff was very friendly. Once on the course the carts would shut down at random times preventing you from going to your ball even in the middle of the fairway.It was not cart path only either. Several times the cart forced me to go in reverse to get it back to the cart path where it would chime and allow power to flow freely. More than likely this may be my last trip to Pala Mesa
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314163698321. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Pala Mesa Resort!
Great potenti
Course not in good shape.
Nice design
Disappointment
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, ckdewar22. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.
A great day !
Beautiful day playing a well maintained golf course.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, 549silky! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Pala Mesa Resort.
What potential
Course has so much potential but not in good shape . Back nine could be sensational.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, ckdewar22. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Pala Mesa Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Great course conditions
My husband and I have been in the San Diego area since the 1st of January and this course was by far in the best condition of any courses we have played. The Happy Hour in the bar after was GREAT! Thanks for a great time.
Your feedback is important to us, u314162447303. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort.
Greens & golf carts need help
Greens we’re in poor shape & the $10 charge for a broken down cart with 2 USB ports that don’t work along with no music from the satellite radio. don’t pay the $10 fee they need to replace the carts.
Hello, 12susie1. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Pala Mesa Resort. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort!
I had played this course many times before covid. Today this course was in terrible condition . Greens were raggedy , off colored , rough was shabby and areas around the tee boxes were poorly maintained. Under these conditions , I would never recommend this course t my d friends or fellow golfers !
Jesse Adams
Hi, jba1973,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.
Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.
Thank you for visiting Pala Mesa Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.
Clean & well maintained.
Nice fairways & greens. Well cared for. Friendly staff.
u000003169085, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Pala Mesa Resort.
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Hello, dmastricola. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Pala Mesa Resort. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!