Pala Mesa Resort

It had been 5+ years since my last round at Pala Mesa and I am happy to have returned. Some of the holes remained familiar and the narrow layout is penal for a wayward driver. But the course is fair and rewards good shots. The par 3's play to similar yardages but present their own challenges; Uphill vs. downhill, protected by deep bunkers, sloping greensites, etc. I chose to play Pala Mesa because of the short scorecard yardage and restaurant ammenities while hosting my dad for a vacation round of golf and it was the perfect venue on the perfect day. We went off as a twosome and played the full round in just over 3 hours. Pala Mesa will be back in my rotation for more future rounds, hopefully with a more accurate game off the tee.

Pala Mesa is back! Conditions were good, glad they are reviving this place. There is more work to be done on off course stuff, but we were happy with everything tee to green.

Due to recent rains I expected some wet conditions but there are thing I would think would have been done immediately after the rains. Such as raking of the sand on the traps/bunkers. The sand contours were unplayable. If maintenance had simply gone out there and ran a rake over them before play the round would have been more enjoyable.

Every time we make it to southern California we try to play Pala Mesa. You actually have a fairway to hit off. This year has been pretty dry in the area, but the course was still in good shape and challenging. The greens this year seems to have gotten some sort of disease, but still played fairly true. Love the course layout, especially on the back nine. Use the front nine to hone your game! The staff in the pro shop and throughout the resort are very considerate and friendly. We just love visiting this place! Large practice putting green. Driving range decent.

Great day, only lost one golf ball and had a couple of birdies!!

Had such a wonder round of golf. The pace was fast, the staff and especially the Marshall Lane were fantastic. If going south and have a chance the okay here well worth it. Pala Casino purchased in 2024 and has spent a good amount on the course and you can telll.

Played on a Wednesday so price was better than the weekend rate pace of play was great and the conditions were perfect amazing scenery made it a real enjoyable round. By no means was this an easy course with some quirky layouts and hole positions.

First time was recommended. Wasn’t disappointed instead couldn’t be happier on my choice. Fairways are in excellent condition, greens aren’t too hard or fast. Sand traps are very tough they replaced mosey with new sand. Lane the marshal was so nice and even let me know they had open course in front and behind if I wanted to to take extra time. Will be back on my next visit down to San Diego

The blues at barely over 6100... this course's defense is it's narrow fairways and fast undulating greens. Get above the hole, you better leave the putter cover on and hope it goes in. This course is always lush green and in great condition.